Careers In Nephrology

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Careers
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Nephrology
Introduction
Eligibility
Job Prospects
Remuneration

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Introduction
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Nephrology is a specialty medicine and pediatrics 
that concerns itself with the study of normal
kidney function, kidney problems, the treatment
of kidney problems and renal replacement therapy.
Systemic conditions that affect the kidneys (such
as diabetes and autoimmune disease) and systemic
problems that occur as a result of kidney
problems(such as renal osteodystrophy and hyperten
sion) are also studied in nephrology. A physician
who has undertaken additional training to become
an expert in nephrology may call themselves
a nephrologist or renal physician.
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Eligibility
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The basic qualification needed to become a
Nephrologists is MBBS degree obtained from an
Institute recognized by Medical Council of India.
The educational qualification needed for the
candidates to obtain MBBS degree is plus two or
equivalent with subjects Physics, Chemistry and
Biology.
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Job Prospects
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Nephrologists work in hospitals, kidney and
dialysis centers, and general medical centers.
Almost all hospitals have Nephrology departments,
one can work in a hospital with a nephrology
healthcare service facility. If you have higher
education and more experience in the field, you
can work as a consultant Nephrologists for more
than one hospital sharing working hours.
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Remuneration
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The average pay for a Nephrology is Rs
 30,00,000 - 40,00,000 P.A