MD-Dermatology Course in India

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.

Subspecialties

Cosmetic Dermatology
Dermatologists have been leaders in the field of cosmetic surgery. Some dermatologists complete fellowships in surgical dermatology. Many are trained in their residency on the use of botox, fillers, and laser surgery. Some dermatologists perform cosmetic procedures including liposuction, blepharoplasty, and face lifts. Most dermatologists limit their cosmetic practice to minimally invasive procedures. Despite an absence of formal guidelines from the American Board of Dermatology, many cosmetic fellowships are offered in both surgery and laser medicine.

Dermatopathology
A dermatolopathologist is a pathologist or dermatologist who specializes in the pathology of the skin. This field is shared by dermatologists and pathologists. Usually a dermatologist or pathologist will complete one year of dermatopathology fellowship. This usually includes six months of general pathology, and six months of dermatopathology. Alumni of both specialties can qualify as dermatopathologists. At the completion of a standard residency in dermatology, many dermatologists are also competent at dermatopathology. Some dermatopathologists qualify to sit for their examinations by completing a residency in dermatology and one in pathology.

Immunodermatology
This field specializes in the treatment of immune-mediated skin diseases such as lupus, bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris, and other immune-mediated skin disorders. Specialists in this field often run their own immunopathology labs.

Mohs Surgery
The dermatologic subspecialty called Mohs surgery focuses on the excision of skin cancers using a tissue-sparing technique that allows intraoperative assessment of 100% of the peripheral and deep tumor margins developed in the 1930s by Dr. Frederic E. Mohs. The procedure is defined as a type of CCPDMA processing. Physicians trained in this technique must be comfortable with both pathology and surgery, and dermatologists receive extensive training in both during their residency. Physicians who perform Mohs surgery can receive training in this specialized technique during their dermatology residency, but many will seek additional training either through preceptorships to join the American Society for Mohs Surgery or through formal one- to two-year Mohs surgery fellowship training programs administered by the American College of Mohs Surgery.

Pediatric Dermatology
Physicians can qualify for this specialization by completing both a pediatric residency and a dermatology residency. Or they might elect to complete a post-residency fellowship. This field encompasses the complex diseases of the neonates, hereditary skin diseases or genodermatoses, and the many difficulties of working with the pediatric population.

Teledermatology
Teledermatology is a form of dermatology where telecommunication technologies are used to exchange medical information via all kinds of media (audio, visual and also data communication, but typically photos of dermatologic conditions) usually made by non-dermatologists for evaluation off-site by dermatologists). This subspecialty deals with options to view skin conditions over a large distance to provide knowledge exchange, to establish second-opinion services for experts or to use this for follow-up of individuals with chronic skin conditions.

MD-Dermatology Seats Distribution in Karnataka

Institution Name	University Name	Management	Intake
A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	02
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellur	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	02
Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Govt.	05
Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum	RGUHS, Bangalore	Govt.	02
Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Govt.	04
Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	01
Father Mullers Institue of Medical Education & Research, Mangalore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	05
Govt. Medical College, Mysore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Govt.	02
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum	KLE University, Belgaun	Trust	02
JJM Medical College, Davangere	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	04
JSS Medical College, Mysore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	06
K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore	Nitte University, Mangalore	Trust	02
KVG Medical College, Sullia	RGUHS, Banglore	Trust	02
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli	RGUHS, Bangalore	Govt.	01
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore	Manipal University, Manipal	Trust	01
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	Manipal University, Manipal	Trust	03
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	03
M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	01
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	01
MVJ Medical College & Research Hospital, Bangalore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	03
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	02
Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	01
S S Institute of Medical Sc. & Research Centre, Davangere	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	03
S. Nijalingappa Med. Coll. & HSK Hosp. & Research Centre, Bagalkot	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	02
SDM Medical College, Dharwad	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	02
Shri B M Patil Med. Coll., Hospital & Research Centre, Bijapur	BLDE University, Bijapur	Trust	03
Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	02
Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	01
St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	02
Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary	RGUHS, Bangalore	Govt.	02
Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sc. & Research Centre, Bangalore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Trust	04
Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore	Yenepoya Univ., Mangalore	Trust	01

*RGUHS-Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.