ENT

ENT specialist  treats disorders of ear, nose and throat .E.N.T (Ear, Nose and Throat) is a part of medical science that focuses in the treatment of ear, nose, throat, head and neck. ENT is also known as Otolaryngology. Earlier ENT specialist use to treat diseases related to infections, allergies and disorders related to ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat). Specialist in ENT makes surgeries on face and voice box in order to cure hearing problem. They also diagnose the problems such as thyroid cancer, throat cancer and laryngomalacia. Otolaryngologist also does cosmetic surgery such as chin augmentation and hair transplantation. They also perform difficult events to treat malignant cancers.

ELIGIBILITY:

The student must have passed M.B.B.S course from any recognized institution. Some institutes might also need the rank obtained in entrance examination. The duration of the course is 3 years.
For admission into master’s degree one must have completed his bachelor's degree in relevant field from a MCI recognized university or equivalent. Usually the duration of the course is 2 years.

Career

There are lots of career opportunities in the field of ENT. Graduates can start their career as practitioners in government or in private hospitals. After gaining experience they can start their own ENT clinic which could help them to gain the confidence and revenue. Now a days setting up private clinic is very easy as an ENT specialists can make surgeries for different hospitals as well.
Expert professionals can also opt for research field, where they can good experience.  Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. There are lots of job opportunities available in India as well as in foreign countries for ENT specialists.

Job types:

• Consultant
• ENT assistant
• Researcher
• Professors
• ENT surgeons
• Private practitioners

Salary:

In Govt. sector one ca expect nearly upto Rs.40K-50K per month  depending upon expertise and experience. In corporate sector one can expect around RS.60K-80K per month.

Colleges Offering:

Colleges in Karnataka:

• A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore
• Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bellur
• Al-Ameen Medical College,Bijapur
• Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore
• Father Mullers Institue of Medical Education and Research, Mangalore
• Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum
• JJM Medical College, Davangere
• JSS Medical College, Mysore
• K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
• K V G Medical College, Sullia
• Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
• Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad
• M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
• Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga
• MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore
• Navodaya Medical College, Raichur
• Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore
• S S Institute of Medical Sciences& Research Centre, Davangere
• SDM Medical College , Dharwad
• Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bijapur
• Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar
• Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur
• St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore
• Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
• Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore
• S. Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital & Research Centre, Bagalkot

Colleges in Maharashtra:

• Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College & Hospital, Sangli
• Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College, Pune
• Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Kolhapur
• Dr.Vasantrao Pawar Med. Col. Hosp. & Research Centre,Nasik (Prev. NDMVP Samaj Medical College)
• Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha
• Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha
• Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Aurangabad
• Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Navi Mumbai
• N. K. P. Salve Instt. of Medical Sciences and Research Centre and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, Nagpur
• Padmashree Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune
• Padmashree Dr. D.Y.Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai
• Rural Medical College, Loni
• Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital,Pune
• Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Latur