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Post Doctoral Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine for Doctors is a fellowship training programme, which lasts for 1-2 years and is offered to those doctors who have completed their postgraduate degree in Nuclear Medicine. It is designed to give extended clinical experience for specialization in nuclear medicine imaging and treatment methods using radioactive substances. They are exposed to PET/CT, SPECT/CT, radionuclide therapy, and other molecular imaging technologies that are rapidly becoming popular through hands-on practice.
The entrance examinations that are accepted for admission to Post Doctoral Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine programs are NEET-PG, AIIMS PG, JIPMER PG, PGI Chandigarh entrance test, DNBCET and other state PG medical entrance test. There are also various institutes that take into account the merit with reference to the qualifying postgraduate degree.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Post Doctoral Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine |
| Duration | 1-2 years, varies by institution |
| Course Level | Post Doctoral Fellowship |
| Eligibility | MD/DNB in Nuclear Medicine or Radiology, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution |
| Top Colleges | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi; Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai; Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
1. Candidate has passed MD/DNB in Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, or Pathology and hence it makes the candidate a doctor.
2. Pass in Nuclear Medicine PG Diploma course or MD Nuclear Medicine /DNB Nuclear Medicine or its equivalent qualification After completing the 3 years residency in Nuclear Medicine or after passing the MD/DNB with 2 years experience.
3. Must have been practiced in an accredited health care facility with possibility of using radionuclide and imaging equipment.
4. Ideally, the candidate should have read and reported at least 2,000 nuclear medicine investigations.
5. As a requirement for eligibility, must publish at least 2 papers as first author in indexed journals.
6. Candidates should not be more than 45 years of age as per admission policy of the course and, must be medically fit in terms of the institutes norms.
| Specialization | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Critical Care Nuclear Medicine | INR 60,000 - 90,000 |
| Cardiac Nuclear Medicine | INR 58,000 - 88,000 |
| Pediatric Nuclear Medicine | INR 56,000 - 86,000 |
| OB-GYN Nuclear Medicine | INR 54,000 - 84,000 |
| Pain Management Nuclear Medicine | INR 52,000 - 82,000 |
| General Nuclear Medicine | INR 50,000 - 80,000 |
