Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (vpci)

MD in Respiratory Medicine (Pulmonary Medicine / Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases)

MD in Respiratory Medicine is a 3-year postgraduate medical degree focused on the diagnosis and management of respiratory system disorders, such as asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, and sleep apnea.

Key Highlights

• Degree Name: MD in Respiratory Medicine
  (also known as MD in Pulmonary Medicine or MD in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases)

• Duration: 3 years (after MBBS)

• Eligibility:

  • MBBS degree from a recognized university

  • One-year internship completed

  • Admission through NEET-PG entrance exam

• Focus Areas:

  • Diseases of the lungs and airways

  • Critical care in respiratory failure

  • Bronchoscopy and other pulmonary procedures

  • Tuberculosis, asthma, COPD, ILD

  • Sleep disorders and ventilator support

Institutes Offering MD in Respiratory Medicine

Several top institutes in India offer this specialization, including:

1. Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI), Delhi – one of the best for respiratory diseases

2. AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)

3. PGIMER, Chandigarh

4. KEM Hospital, Mumbai

5. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

Career Options After MD in Respiratory Medicine

• Pulmonologist in hospitals or private clinics

• Critical care specialist (with additional training)

• Academic and research roles in medical colleges or institutes like VPCI

• Further specialization with DM in Pulmonary or Critical Care Medicine

• Government or NGO roles in TB and respiratory disease control programs