MD in PMR: Course, Admission, Exam Dates, Colleges, Syllabus, Jobs

MD in PMR (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) is a PG education in the field of rehabilitation and restoration from medical conditions related to neuro-musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. It helps to avoid medical conditions such as disability and limitation of physical activity.

MD in PMR helps to achieve uniformity and standardization in PG medical education in the field. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is also known as Physiatry in India and Abroad.

See Also: MD Course Details

The eligibility criteria for admission into the MD course is a degree in MBBS from a recognized university with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate (40% marks in the case of SC/ST candidates).

The average tuition fee for 3 years MD (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) ranges from INR 14,000 to INR 25 Lakhs in India.

Candidates who complete their PG successfully can expect a salary in the range of INR 3 Lacs to 6 lacs. Apart from that candidates can also go on to join clinics and hospitals in government establishments or private establishments.

Table of Contents

MD in PMR: Course Highlights
MD in PMR: Admission Process

2.1 Eligibility

2.2 Entrance Exams

MD in PMR Top Colleges
MD in PMR Syllabus
MD in PMR Jobs
MD in PMR: FAQs

MD in PMR (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation): Course Highlights

Some major highlights of the course are tabulated below for your reference

Course Level	Post Graduation
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester System/Year wise
Eligibility	MBBS with 45 to 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized University
Admission Process	Merit-based/ Entrance test
Course Fee	INR 10 Lacs to 25 Lacs
Average Starting Salary	INR 3 lacs to 6 lacs per annum
Top Recruiting Companies	Apollo healthcare, Jaypee healthcare, Fortis Medicare, AIIMS, Armed forces of India, Government healthcare units
Top Recruiting Areas	Disease diagnosis, Research and Development, Medicine development, Sports and nutrition, health care industry
Job Positions	Epidemiological analyst, Medication and Rehabilitation in charge, Assistant Medical office, Senior Medical officer (after 7 to 10 years of practice)

MD in PMR (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation): Admission Process

Since, the NEET PG exam has been made the sole criteria for admission into all Disciplines of MD courses offered by both private as well as government medical colleges across India

However, some national medical colleges like AIIMS and JIPMER conduct a separate entrance exam for admissions into Doctorate of Medicine (MD) (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) course.

MD in PMR (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation): Eligibility

Listed below are the minimum criteria which candidates interested in pursuing the course are required to fulfill, in order to be eligible to apply for the course.

Candidate must have completed MBBS from a recognized central/state university.
A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST candidates) at graduation (MBBS level) is required.
Candidate must have passed the final year exams before the commencement of the course (For final year MBBS candidates only).
Candidates must satisfy all other eligibility criteria as revised by the college and University from time to time.

MD in PMR: Entrance Exams

Events	Dates
Commencement of NEET PG Registration 2023	January 07, 2023
Last day to submit the NEET PG Application Form	January 27, 2023
Release of NEET PG Admit Card	February 27, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Exam	March 05, 2023
Declaration of NEET PG 2023 Results	April 2023

MD in PMR (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation): Top Colleges

Listed below are some of the top institutes in India that offer the course.

College Name	No Of Seats	Fees (INR)
AIIMS Patna	2	2,027
Kings George Medical University	4	1,08,000
AIIMS Rishikesh	12	3,500
SMS College Jaipur	8	2,875
Madras Medical College, Chennai	2	6,00,000
RG Kar Medical College	3	12,000
AIIMS New Delhi	12	2,375
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi	2	18,93,000
IPMER Kolkata	6	20,050
Vardhaman Mahahir Medical College New Delhi	6	82,500

MD in PMR (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation): Syllabus

Section A
Basic Anatomy and Physiology	Biochemical Aspects of Calcium	Basic Pathological Process
Basic Pharmacology Principles	Diagnostic Modalities Principles	Philosophy, history, scope and need of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Basic concepts in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - definitions, rehabilitation team, team members, scope, role and responsibilities of different members etc.	Principles of evaluation and rehabilitation management of social problems	Principles of evaluation and rehabilitation management of vocational problems
Organisation and Administration of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services.	Disability process. Impairment, disability, International Classifications	Disability Prevention- levels and examples
Epidemiology of disability, magnitude, causes, changing trends etc.	Gait Analysis - Terminology, types, Clinical Applications	Electrodiagnostic Medicine - basic principles, clinical methods, interpretation etc.
Outcome Measures in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Impairment Rating and Disability Evaluation	-
Section B
Therapeutic exercises - principles, types, indications, contraindications	Physical agents/modalities - principles, types, indications, contra-indications, precautions.	Manipulation, traction, massage - principles, types, indications, contra-indications, precautions.
Electrical stimulation - principles, types, indications, contra-indications, precautions.	Principles and scope of Occupational Therapy	Rationale of A.D.L. (Activities of Daily Living) in various conditions
Integrative Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Upper limb orthotic devices including splints– principles, types, materials and indications,	Lower limb orthotic devices including footwear modifications– principles, types, materials and indications
Spinal orthoses – principles, types, materials and indications	Upper limb prosthetics and amputee rehabilitation	Lower limb prosthetics and amputee rehabilitation
Mobility aids, wheelchairs and seating systems	Low back pain and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Musculoskeletal trauma and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Holistic Rehabilitation of persons with obesity, dyslipidemia etc.	Principles of Sports Medicine, diagnosis, evaluation, prevention, and management of sports injuries	Basic principles of rehabilitative surgeries such as deformity correction in poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy, clubfoot, contractures, revision of amputation stump, closure of pressure sore, tendon transfers etc.
Section C
Holistic Rehabilitation of persons suffering from Plexus or Nerve Injury like traumatic Brain Injury </p>	Rehabilitation of persons after Organ Transplantation	Geriatric Rehabilitation
Sexuality and Disability	Medical/ surgical Emergencies in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Principles of evaluation and rehabilitation management of persons with visual impairment.
Section D
Evidence-based Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Legislation in Relation to disability- National and International	Functional evaluation, Impairment rating, disability evaluation and certification including guidelines for these
Schemes and Benefits extended to persons with disabilities by the Govt.	Barrier-free Environment and access-related issues.	Computers in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology related to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Recent Advances related to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Ethical aspects in rehabilitation

MD in PMR (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation): Jobs

Qualified candidates are employed in hosts of areas like, primary health care, general medication, diseases diagnosis, epidemiological analysis etc.

There are plenty of opportunities for candidates in the government sector as well. Candidates can apply for services in government hospitals, and primary, secondary, and tertiary health care centers. Defense forces also recruit Doctors for Armed forces medical services where they are expected to deliver their services to the armed forces of the country.

Candidates can also apply for government opportunities through Combined Medical Service (CMS) exam conducted by UPSC. The exam offers an opportunity to serve as a Medical officer in various central government-headed health institutions.

Those specializing in this field are required in areas such as laboratories, pharmaceuticals, surgery, skeletal injuries treatment, cancer treatment, research, and development etc.

Job Roles	Salary (INR)
Speech Pathologists	3,50,000 - 5,30,000
Rehabilitation Psychologists	3,63,000 - 4,80,000
Rehabilitation Social Workers	2,80,000 - 5,49,000
Rehabilitation Practitioners in Mental Retardation	2,50,000 - 4,30,000
Orientation and Mobility Specialists	3,18,000 - 5,10,000
Rehabilitation Workshop Managers	4,10,000 - 6,20,000

MD in PMR (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation): FAQs

Ques. Is PMR a doctor?

Ans. Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians are medical professionals who have completed training in the field. They may also be subspecialty-certified in areas such as brain injury medicine, hospice and palliative care, neuromuscular medicine, pain medicine, pediatric rehabilitation medicine, and spinal cord injury.

Ques. What is a Physiatrist?

Ans. Physiatrists, often known as physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) doctors, treat a wide range of illnesses that affect the brain, spinal cord, neurons, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

Ques. What is the full form of DNB PMR?

Ans. The full Form of DNB PMR is Diplomate of National Board in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

Ques. What is the duration MD in PMR?

Ans. The course duration of MD in PMR is 3-5 years just like any MD course.

Ques. What is the average salary after MD in PMR?

Ans. The average salary after the completion of MD in PMR ranges between INR 250000 - 350000 at the start. The salary rises to INR 5-7 LPA with experience.