Allopathy is the major branch of medical science and allopathic medicines are widely used for majority of diseases because of its fast action and effectiveness for immediate cure. Career as an allopathic doctor is highly prestigious and highly rewarding. Doctors have always enjoyed a prominent position in the society and it is a well respected profession worldwide.

You need to have minimum a MBBS degree or MD to practice as a registered medical doctor and as a doctor you are responsible for the medical diagnosis and treatment of various diseases and well being of your patients. Getting admission to a medical school is highly competitive and admission is secured based on the applicant’s higher ranking in Medical College Entrance Test. Usually only highly intelligent people will get through such exams.

A course in medical science is a long and expensive one and it may take a minimum of nine years to complete a course in MBBS and MD which is essential for you to practice as a general practitioner or medical consultant. There are several specializations also such as oncology, anesthesiology, general medicine, general pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, psychiatry, ENT, endocrinology, and surgery.

Anesthesiologists: They are responsible for administering anesthesia to the patients during surgery and keep continuous monitoring of the patient’s pulse rate, body temperature, blood pressure, breathing etc during surgery.

General practitioner: They are general physicians and assess and treat a wide range of diseases and refer patients with more serious conditions to specialists.

Pediatrician: They are responsible for the care and treatment of infants and children.

Obstetricians and gynecologists: They are responsible for providing medical advice and treatment for women during pregnancy and delivery. They also take care of infertility problems and the problems related to the entire reproductive system.

Psychiatrists: They specialize in the area of mental health.

Surgeons: They specialize in the treatment of diseases through surgical procedures.

Orthopedics: They provide care and treatment of the musculoskeletal system.

Neurology: They specialize in the treatment of the brain and nervous system

Cardiology: They specialize in heart diseases.

Otolaryngology: They provide treatment of the ear, nose, and throat

They are many more branches of specializations in allopathic medicines such as dermatology, cosmetology, plastic surgery, reproductive surgery etc.