DM / DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia or Doctorate of Medicine in Cardiac Anaesthesia also known as DM / DNBSS in Cardiac Anaesthesia is a super speciality level course for doctors in India that is done by them after completion of their postgraduate medical degree course. The duration of this super speciality course is 3 years, and it focuses on the study of structural and functional aspects of the heart and the pathophysiology and consequences of extracorporeal circulation.
The course is a full-time course pursued at various recognized medical colleges across the country. Some of the top medical colleges offering this course include Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh and more.
Admission to this course is done through the NEET-SS Entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations, followed by counselling based on the scores of the exam that is conducted by DGHS/MCC/State Authorities.
The fee for pursuing DM / DNBSS (Cardiac Anaesthesia) varies from college to college and may range from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 20,00,000 per year.
After completion of their respective course, doctors can either join the job market or can pursue certificate courses and Fellowship programmes recognised by NMC and NBE. Candidates can take reputed jobs as Senior residents, Consultants etc. with an approximate salary range of Rs.3 lakhs to Rs. 48 lakhs per year depending upon their expertise.
Doctorate of Medicine in Cardiac Anaesthesia, also known as DM / DNBSS (Cardiac Anaesthesia) or DM / DNBSS in (Cardiac Anaesthesia) is a three-year super speciality programme that candidates can pursue after completing a postgraduate degree.
Cardiac Anaesthesia is the sub-speciality of Radiology which focuses on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of adult and pediatric patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery and related invasive procedures.
The postgraduate students must gain ample knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute, serious, and life-threatening medical and surgical diseases.
PG education intends to create specialists who can contribute to high-quality health care and advances in science through research and training.
The required training done by a postgraduate specialist in the field of Cardiac Anaesthesia would help the specialist to recognize the health needs of the community. The student should be competent to handle medical problems effectively and should be aware of the recent advances in their speciality.
The candidate is also expected to know the principles of research methodology and modes of the consulting library. The candidate should regularly attend conferences, workshops and CMEs to upgrade her/ his knowledge.
Here are some of the course highlights of DM / DNBSS in Cardiac Anaesthesia
Name of Course |
DM / DNBSS in Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Level |
Doctorate |
Duration of Course |
Three years |
Course Mode |
Full Time |
Minimum Academic Requirement |
Candidates must have a postgraduate medical Degree in MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) obtained from any college/university recognized by the Medical Council of India (Now NMC)/NBE, this feeder qualification mentioned here is as of 2022. For any further changes to the prerequisite requirement please refer to the NBE website. |
ADM / DNBSSission Process / Entrance Process / Entrance Modalities |
Entrance Exam (NEET-SS) INI CET for various AIIMS, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru Counselling by DGHS/MCC/State Authorities |
Course Fees |
Rs.6,000 to Rs.20,00,000 per year |
Average Salary |
Rs.3 lakhs to Rs. 48 lakhs per year |
The eligibility criteria for DM / DNBSS in Cardiac Anaesthesia are defined as the set of rules or minimum prerequisites that aspirants must meet to be eligible for aDM / DNBSSission, which includes:
Name of DM / DNBSS course |
Course Type |
Prior Eligibility Requirement |
Cardiac Anaesthesia |
DM / DNBSS |
MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) |
Note:
· The feeder qualification for DM / DNBSS in Cardiac Anaesthesia is defined by the NBE and is subject to changes by the NBE.
· The feeder qualification mentioned here is as of 2022.
· For any changes, please refer to the NBE website.
· The candidate must have obtained permanent registration with any State Medical Council to be eligible for aDM / DNBSSission.
· The medical college's recognition cut-off dates for the Postgraduate Degree courses shall be as prescribed by the Medical Council of India (now NMC).
The fee structure for DM / DNBSS in Cardiac Anaesthesia varies from college to college. The fee is generally less for Government Institutes and more for private institutes. The average fee structure for DM / DNBSS in Cardiac Anaesthesia is around Rs.6 thousand to Rs. 20 lakhs per year.
Various medical colleges across India offer courses for pursuing DM / DNBSS in (Cardiac Anaesthesia).
As per National Medical Commission (NMC) website, the following medical colleges are offering DM / DNBSS in (Cardiac Anaesthesia)
B J Medical College,B J Medical College, New Civil Hospital, Asarwa, Ahmedabad. | D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia |
GIPMER (formerly G. B. PANT HOSPITAL),1, J.L. Nehru Marg,, Delhi (NCT) |
D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Goa Medical College,RAJIV GANDHI MEDICAL COMPLEX BAMBOLIM GOA, Goa | D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia |
IPGMER,244, Acharya J. C. Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal | D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi,JNMC, Campus, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi | D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia |
LPS Institute of Cardiology, GSVM Medical College,GSVM MEDICAL COLLEGE, SWAROOP NAGAR, KANPUR |
D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College,NIL RATAN SIRCAR MEDICAL COLLEGE, 138 AJC BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA | D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia |
PGIMER, DR. RML Hospital,Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi | D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Pt. B D Sharma PGIMS Rohtak,Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak | D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia |
R G KAR MEDICAL COLLEGE,1 Khudiram Bose Sarani, Kolkata |
D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Seth G.S. Medical College, Parel, Mumbai | D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Karnataka | D.M. Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Asian Heart Institute,hr@ahirc.com, Maharashtra | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Care Hospital of Medical Sciences (CIMS Hospital),Gujarat | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Care Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Orissa | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
DR B L KAPUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL,Pusa Road New Delhi 110005, Delhi (NCT) |
DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute ,Okhla Road, Delhi (NCT) | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
fortis hospital mohali,Fortis Hospital, Sector-62, Phase VIII, Mohali | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
G. KUPPUSWAMY NAIDU MEMORIAL HOSPITAL,Post Box No.6327, Nethaji Road, Pappanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals,Sarita Vihar Delhi Mathura Road, New Delhi | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Kauvery Hospital Heart City,Tamil Nadu ,Old No .12, New No.52, Alexandria Road, Cantonment, Trichy |
DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences,Minister Rd, Krishna Nagar Colony, Ramgopalpet, Secunderabad, Telangana | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
MADRAS MEDICAL MISSION,NO.4-A, DR J J NAGAR, MOGAPPAIR, Tamil Nadu | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
MAX SUPER SPECIALTY HOSPITAL,MAX SUPER SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, 1,2, PRESS ENCLAVE ROAD, SAKET, NEW DELHI | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Medanta The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana,Medanta The Medicity, Sector 38, Gurgoan, Haryana | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre,Lake area melur road madurai, Tamil Nadu | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore,Bommasandra Industrial Area Bangalore | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
National Heart Institute,49-50, Community Center, East of Kailash, Delhi (NCT) | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
R N TAGORE INTERNATIONAL INST. OF CARDIAC SCIENCES KOLKATA |
DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Shree Krishna Hospital,Gokalnagar, Karamsad, Dist. Anand, Gujarat | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Yashoda Hospital,Balasrinivas Academic Coordinator Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad | DNBSS Cardiac Anaesthesia |