MD (Orthopaedics) is a 3-years Doctorate course that deals with the study of surgical medical science, Congenital, Tumours, Disorders, Infections and treatment of Musculoskeletal Trauma. The course trains the students how to treat and restoration of joint injuries, fractures, etc. Along with Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), it is the highest degree in Orthopaedics.

The minimum Eligibility requirements for the course is to complete MBBS or any equivalent degree from a MCI recognized Institute. MD (Orthopaedics) Admissions in the best MD Orthopaedics colleges in India are done through scores in entrance exams like JIPMER Entrance Test, NEET-PG, etc. followed by a GD/ PI round.

Pursuing Doctorate of Medicine in Orthopaedics brings you a lot of lucrative career developing opportunities and provides a lot of advantages. Some of the reasons why and how the courses is beneficial to students are mentioned below;

• The completion of the course opens a door to wide range of job opportunities in top-notch global companies with average high salary
• There is a high demand for graduates and professionals in the field of Orthopaedics as there are very few colleges offering Orthopaedics courses, the graduates are very less.
• The job security in the field of Orthopaedics is very high as the demand for the professionals is high rising and they are mostly hired by government organisations.
• The average salary post completing MD Orthopaedics is very high compared to various other disciplines, one can expect to earn INR 15 LPA or even more at the starting or their career.
• The scope after MD Orthopaedics is so vast and there are a wide range of job options for graduates. One can develop their career as a Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopaedics Professor, etc.