Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGO) is a postgraduate-level course in medicine. This program has been designed to prepare medical faculty in the obstetrics and gynecology specialty and the MBBS graduate can pursue this course at the postgraduate level which is the 2-year Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics. The PG diploma course has been designed to train and qualify the graduates in holistically understanding the concept of female reproductive organs. For those who want to pursue a career path in the field of a gynecologist or obstetrician, Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics is a good option, with lucrative career opportunities and future scope.

Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics is designed to train the scholars in certain aspects of the field, such as pregnancy-related diseases, general diseases in new-born infants, treatment required by a pre-mature child, different obstetric and gynecology-related methodologies, along with other aspects of the specialization.

The medical industry has been known to provide immense career opportunities for specialists and doctors. The number of doctors for every citizen ratio, as outlined by the WHO, is still lacking in India. With this lack of skilled professionals in the industry, doctors, especially specialists, have an immense scope of building a lucrative career path. The starting salary of a gynecologist lies from Rs. 04 to 05 Lacs annually. The experienced gynecologist may earn up to Rs. 25 to Rs. 30 Lacs per annum depending upon experience. Salary in government hospitals is based on the pay scale and grade as decided by the government.

After graduating with a Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, some of the career options available include:

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  Consultant

  
  


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  Clinic Associate

  
  


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  Obstetrician

  
  


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  Gynecology Specialist

  
  


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  Infant Care Paediatric specialist

  
  


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  Senior Gynecology Surgeon.