Family Medicine: Meaning, Courses, Salary, Top Colleges

Family Medicine professionals are taught a comprehensive course that covers health care for people of all ages, and gender, and deals with any disease and part of the body. There are various courses offered by various universities related to medicine which vary on the basis of duration and the level of course. The courses generally entail a UG degree, PG degree, Certificate courses, and Diploma.

There are two major focus areas of family medicine which are primary healthcare and preventive healthcare. Let us look at some of the important information regarding family medicine courses and the entire field of it which includes careers, salaries, and top recruiters.

Qualification Required	MBBS and at the PG level, one can pursue MD
Duration of the course	UG- 4.5 years + 1-year internshipPG- 2-year degree course
Eligibility criteria	UG- Completed 12th class in PCB stream along with having average marks of 55%PG- MBBS degree or equivalent
Employment areas	Long-term care, Hospitals, Clinics, Emergency department
Job Profiles	General Physician, Medical Officer, Professor, Physiologist etc.
Skills required	Communication skills, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, Reasoning skills etc.
Focus areas	Primary care, preventive healthcare

Top Colleges to Study Family Medicine in India 

The table below represents some of the top colleges to study family medicine in India along with their respective locations and NIRF ranks released by the Ministry of Education, India. 

College Name	Location	NIRF Medicine Rank
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS)	New Delhi	1
Christian Medical College & Hospital (CMCH) Vellore	Vellore	3
Sanjay Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences	Lucknow	7
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh	Chandigarh	2
Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi	5
Manipal Academy of Higher Education	Manipal	7
University of Delhi	New Delhi	28
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER)	Kolkata	22
King George’s Medical University	Lucknow	11
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Coimbatore	8

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Courses Related to Family Medicine in India

There are generally four types of programs in the field of Medicine that can be differentiated on the basis of duration and level of education. 

Programs	About	Duration	Eligibility Criteria	Average Fees
Certificate/ fellowship programs	Certificate or Fellowship programs are for those candidates who are interested in this field and want to seek a job in this sector in a short period of time.	The duration of this program depends from institution to institution. Generally, it is of 1 year.	MBBS or equivalent from an MCI-approved institution.	Ranges between INR 50,000 – INR 2,00,000
Diploma and PG Diploma	These courses are for a short period of time and focus on providing skills along with practical knowledge.	The Diploma and PG Diploma’s duration ranges between 1-2 years.	MBBS or equivalent from an MCI-approved institution.	Ranges between INR 1,50,000 – INR 2,00,000
UG degree	MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) is the UG degree for medical students.	4.5 years along with 1 year of internship.	The student must have completed the 12th class in the PCB stream with an average of 55%.	Ranges between INR 6,000 – INR 10,00,000
PG degree	MD is a postgraduate program in the field of Medicine.	2 years	MBBS degree or its equivalent	Ranges between INR 20,000 – INR 1,45,950

Eligibility Criteria (For UG & PG Programs) 

When it comes to a UG degree in the field of Medicine the student will be pursuing an MBBS which stands for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Students can pursue this course once they complete their 12th class in the PCB stream. Upon completion of the 12th class, the student also has to give NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance test) which is an entrance exam conducted on a national level to enrol students in the MBBS course. 

To enrol in PG programs of Medicine students must have completed an MBBS degree. Generally, to become eligible for the PG program – MD (Doctor of Medicine)- students have to give an entrance exam and a personal interview. Many colleges like Government Medical College (Calicut), Aryabhata Medical College, Christian Medical College etc. have their own entrance exams. The entrance exam is based on the syllabus of MBBS.

Popular Universities Abroad for Family Medicine Course

Following is the list of top universities abroad that offer family medicine courses and their respective locations and acceptance rates.

University Name	Location	Acceptance rate
University of Oxford	UK	18%
Harvard University	USA	5%
University of Toronto	Canada	43%
University of Sydney	Australia	30%
Stanford University	USA	5%
John Hopkins University	USA	11%
McMaster University	Canada	59%
King’s College London	UK	13%
University of British Columbia	Canada	53%
University of Cambridge	UK	21%

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Application Process

The application process takes a long time and begins months before the start of the semester. To learn how the application process can be shortened and expedited, call our Leverage Edu experts at 1800 572 000!

This is a simple 5-step approach to finish your application for courses in Family Medicine overseas.:

1. Contact our specialists at 1800 572 000 to narrow down your top colleges and programs. Apply to various colleges by starting your application through our single dashboard platform.
2. Gather all of your papers, such as SOPs, essays, certificates, and LORs, and exam scores like IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, etc
3. Fulfill all application deadlines and begin the process for applying for students visa, and scholarships/student loans
4. Get the offer letter and meet your teachers, college mates, and roommates virtually.
5. Get your visa approved and depart for the country of your dreams.

Documents Required

There are some standard document requirements that a candidate must meet regardless of the country to which they choose to apply for Family Medicine courses at abroad universities. The following is a list of some standard documentation requirements.

• Academic Transcripts
• Proof of English Proficiency 
• Copy of passport
• Statement of purpose
• Work Experience (if applicable)
• Proof of Financial Stability
• Reference letter
• Letters of recommendations
• Research Proposal (for PG Research)
• Resume/CV

Family Medicine Career Prospects and Salary 

Some of the top recruiters of students with medical degrees are- Health care organizations, NGOs, Govt. Medical colleges,  Emergency departments, Clinics, etc. 

The table below represents some career prospects, their respective salaries, and the skills required. 

Career Prospects	Salary	Skills Required
Medical Officer	INR 6,46,000	Good communication and writing skills.  Attention to detail. Self-Motivation Commercial Awareness
Physiologist	INR 29,40,000	Technical skills Attention to detail Analytical skills problem-solving skills
General Physician	INR 6,95,000	Ability to work as a cooperative team member Persuasive skills, interpersonal skills,
Consultant	INR 11,30,000	Keen observation of details. Self Motivated Excellent communication skills.

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FAQs

 

In a nutshell family medicine courses provide students with comprehensive knowledge of healthcare so that they can provide people with primary care. They are the first ones in the medical pipeline that people contact when encountering any health-related issue. From children to older people, family medicine doctors are experienced in treating people from every age group. 

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