ENT Specialist

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12th (PCB Compulsory with 60% marks)

• To get admission into the MBBS course, candidates have to register and qualify National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET).
• National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET) exam is conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in May/June.
• The candidate should be of 17 years of age at the time of admission.

Official Website for Registration to NEET: https://neet.nta.nic.in/

• To become an ENT SPECIALIST, the candidate should hold an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) degree recognized by the Medical Council of India.

• After completing 4.5 years of the MBBS program, candidates must complete a one-year hospital internship in internal medicine or family practice. During internship and residency, the student is subject to be posted in multiple clinical departments on a rotatory basis to learn the necessary clinical experience in all the major disciplines. Completing the rotatory internship is a prerequisite for obtaining a medical license. Also, a Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) is a necessary eligibility criterion for pursuing post-graduation studies.
• Candidates can work under a team of top doctors during their internship. The candidates have a chance to work with patients who require different diagnoses. The candidates must gain good knowledge and skills when completing their internship.

• After completing MBBS, the candidate must give the NEET PG entrance test for admission into a postgraduate degree, i.e., MD in ENT. 

Official Website for Registration to NEET PG: https://ntaexam.net/neet-pg-2023/

• Admission into the MD (Doctor of Medicine) in ENT is based on the candidates' performance in the NEET PG entrance test or institute-specific examination (if specified). However, it may vary from college to college; check the particular college rules and regulations before applying.

• Some institutes also provide admission based on marks obtained in the MBBS course and the work experience of the aspiring candidates.

• The study of MD requires 2-3 years of college dedication.

• After doing an internship, it is now essential for the candidate to register with the Medical Council of India. To register with the Medical Council of India., the candidate must have an MBBS degree, one year of internship, and an MD PG Degree in ENT. Therefore, registering with the country's medical council to start practicing as an ENT Specialist is essential.
• After registering with the Medical Council of India, candidates can begin their careers and practice as ENTSpecialists in India.

Official Website for registration: https://www.nmc.org.in/registration/

Who is an ENT Specialist? 

An ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT) specializes in everything concerning those parts of the body. They're also called otolaryngologists.An ENT specialist or an otolaryngologist is a physician trained to treat patients with issues in the ear, nose, throat, neck, and head structures. This specialist has the skills required for diagnosing and treating diseases of the larynx, upper pharynx, sinuses, and oral cavity. The specialist treats both children and adults. The training for this profession includes surgical and medical skills for the following disorders. 

• Balance disorders
• Cranial and facial nerve disorders
• Ear infections
• Nerve pain
• Hearing issues

JobResponsibilities of an ENT Specialist

• An ENT Specialist's primary duty and responsibility are diagnosing and treating patients with issues with the ear, nose, throat, neck, and head structures.

• ENT Specialists must manage disorders of the upper pharynx and oral cavity, voice box (larynx), ears, nose and nasal passage, and neck.
• ENT specialists treat disorders like nosebleeds, adenoidectomies, infected mastoids, tonsillectomies, chronic sinusitis, etc.

Career Scope of an ENT Specialist

• Once candidates complete an MD in ENT, candidates have numerous options of joining government hospitals or ever-increasing private hospitals. 
• In addition, the candidate can also set up their clinic and can work independently.It requires senior-level experience to work independently and be successful. 

Salary/Income of an ENT Specialist

The salary of an ENT Specialist largely depends upon the standard and level of the organization/Hospital the candidate is associated with, especially at the starting level. The starting salary of anENT Specialistranges from Rs. 8 to 10 lacs per annum. The experienced ENT Specialistmay earn from Rs. 8 lakhs to 11 lakhs annually.Salary in government hospitals is based on the pay scale and grade decided by the government. However, there is no upper-income limit for enterprising ENT Specialists who opt to open clinics.