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Sectors |
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Health Centres. |
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Hospitals. |
3 |
Laboratories. |
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Medical Colleges. |
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Medical Foundation / Trust. |
6 |
Non-Profit Organizations. |
7 |
Nursing Homes. |
8 |
Polyclinics. |
9 |
Private Practice. |
10 |
Research Institutes. |
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Designations |
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Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon. |
2 |
Urology Surgeon. |
3 |
Neuro-Surgeon. |
4 |
Paediatric Surgeon. |
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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. |
6 |
Surgical Gastroenterologist. |
7 |
Surgical Oncologist. |
8 |
Endocrine Surgeon. |
9 |
Gynecological Oncologist. |
10 |
Vascular Surgeon. |
Master Chirurgiae enables a doctor to become more efficient in planning and advising measures for the prevention and rehabilitation of patients suffering from disease and disability related to the speciality.
M.Ch. helps a candidate in developing skills in using educational methods and techniques which are applicable to the teaching of medical/nursing students, general physicians and paramedical health workers.
This gives a significant importance to a candidates repute and skill.
Therefore career prospects are very high for this field in India and abroad.
Many people from abroad visit India, especially to get their surgeries done as the expenditure of surgery is cheap.
Surgeons can work in private clinics, government hospitals, healthcare centres, medical Institutes, nursing homes and research institutes etc.
With an experience of 8-10 years, a surgeon can open his/her own hospital.
Source: Payscale
The pay scale of a surgeon varies from specialization to specialization and from one industry to other.
Those who are fresher can earn a salary of Rs.20,000 to Rs.40,000 per month, the salary increases with the experience. After having 3-4 years of experience he/she can earn a salary in between Rs.50,000 to Rs.80,000 per month.
Whereas at senior level it ranges from Rs.2,00,000 to Rs.5,00,000 per month depending on the qualification, experience and designation. A surgeon can start his/her own hospital or nursing after having a relevant experience of 6-8 years.