Dr. Arghya Majumdar
Renal Transplant Physician in Kolkata, India
MD, DNB, MRCP (UK), Higher Specialty Training (Nephrology), UK,
Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician
MD, DNB, MRCP (UK), Higher Specialty Training (Nephrology), UK,
Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician
Proteinuria. Nephropathy. Nephrology. Chronic Kidney Disease. Combination Therapy. Membranous Glomerulonephritis. Therapeutic Procedure. Patient.
Therefore, the main aim of the general nephrology clinic is to investigate and the prevent kidney problems from getting worse. Emphasis is placed on treatment of the kidney disease, control of blood pressure and the management of any problems that might arise as a consequent of the kidney disease.
Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic kidney diseases. Nephrology mainly focuses on renal physiology and renal pathophysiology.
Sometimes called renal medicine, nephrology is a specialty within the internal medicine field related to kidney care. It is often connected with hypertension or high blood pressure. Nephrologists are medical professionals who diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic kidney problems and diseases.
Also, in a recent Medscape Lifestyle Report, 47% of nephrologists reported burnout symptoms, which ranked the fifth most severe compared to 24 other specialties (4). Many factors contribute to physician burnout: work hours, night/weekend calls, excessive bureaucratic tasks, and moral distress (4,5).
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the more common causes of CKD in adults. Other risk factors include heart disease, obesity, a family history of CKD, inherited kidney disorders, past damage to the kidneys, and older age.
DM Nephrology or Doctorate of Medicine in Nephrology also known as DM in Nephrology is a super specialty level course for doctors in India that is done by them after completion of their postgraduate medical degree course.
DrNB Nephrology or Doctorate of National Board in Nephrology also known as DrNB in Nephrology is a super specialty level course for doctors in India that is done by them after completion of their postgraduate medical degree course.
How much does a Dm make in India? The average dm salary in India is ₹ 650,000 per year or ₹ 260 per hour. Entry-level positions start at ₹ 400,000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to ₹ 1,550,000 per year.
MD/MS degrees are considered more prestigious and offer more opportunities in academic and research fields. For a teaching job in a Medical college MD/MS is preferred a little bit more. DNB degree offers more opportunities in clinical and private practice. Also, for practicing overseas DNB is preferred a bit more.
hi , there is nothing called as recognised in US whether its DNB or MD or whatever of any country. U can apply for fellowship directly here after getting ur ECFMG certificate but u will not be able to practice after that here. For practise in US u need Step 3 and residency , without which u will not get work permit.
While MD/MS courses are the older and more familiar training courses seen in Medical Colleges, the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) degree is comparatively newer. It is usually awarded after a three-year residency in a Private Hospital with a teaching program.
Under the DNB programme, a total of 250 seats were granted to the accredited departments during session 2022 consequent to the concerted efforts of the departments concerned.
