Diploma in Dermatology Venerology

A diploma in Dermatology & Venerology & Leprosy is 2 years diploma course. The program intends to impart to the student, professional competence in the diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted diseases, common skin diseases, cosmetic dermatological diseases and leprosy independently.

The graduate must independently be able to attend to medical emergencies related to skin, venereal diseases, and leprosy and adopt preventive measures at individual and community levels against communicable and non-communicable venereal diseases, skin diseases, leprosy and other such ailments.

This course focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases. Graduates of this course are well-versed in medical emergencies, the treatment of skin diseases, and prevention measures. Additionally, they are expected to teach medical students in the field. The DDVL program also provides a foundation for future employment as a skin specialist.

Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy (DDVL) Highlights

Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy (DDVL)

1. Applicant must be s MBBS in any discipline from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India.

2. Must have completed one-year compulsory training

3. Must be registered with the state or Medical council of India.

4. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), differently-abled, and other categories shall get a relaxation of 5% of marks.

5. Letters of recommendation can also be favorable to the candidate.

Admission Process

1. Mostly, entry into a DDVL course is gained through an entrance exam and percentage of merit achieved by the candidate.

2. Most institutes look into the score gained in NEET PG entrance examination. Some institutes may look into other entrance examination scores.

3. Institutes follow a common selection procedure, though the cut-off mark set depends on the institutions.

4. Relaxation of a fixed percentile is allowed to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), differently-abled, and other categories.

Career after Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy (DDVL)

Students study skin changes due to mechanical and physical factors, Photomedicine, photobiology and photo immunology in relation to the skin. After getting a DDVL degree students can find high-profile jobs in both the private and public sectors. Some career options are Cosmetic Dermatologist, Medical Dermatologist, Dermatology Consultant, and Venereologist.

A wide range of careers awaits, in both private and public sectors, for those who have graduated in DDVL. Some popular employment sectors are hospitals, Integrative healthcare clinics, Public health clinics, College health centers, Natural apothecaries, Military, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetic companies, etc. Student average starting salary offered is INR 3,00,000 – 9,00,000 which may increase with the number of years of experience.

Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy (DDVL) Syllabus