What is NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine?

The NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine (D Fam. Med.), which is also referred to as the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences Diploma in Family Medicine, is a two-year postgrad  The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) Diploma in Family Medicine (D Fam. Med.) is a two-year postgraduate course available for doctors in India who have completed their MBBS. This course covers a broad range of illnesses and offers holistic healthcare services to individuals of all ages and genders. It is also known as the NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine (D Fam. Med. NBEMS).

This full-time course is available at several recognized medical colleges across the country, such as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Central Railway Hospital in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Government Multi Specialty Hospital Sector-16 in Chandigarh, and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, where the Principal Medical Officer General Hospital is located in Alwar, Rajasthan, among others.

Upon completing the NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine (D Fam. Med), graduates can either enter the workforce or pursue advanced degree programs such as master’s or research degrees that are recognized by NBEMS, where the D Fam. Med serves as a qualifying course. Job positions that graduates may take up include Registrar, Senior Resident, Demonstrator, and Tutor in the public sector, while the private sector offers positions such as General Physician, Resident Doctor, Consultant, Visiting Consultant (Family Medicine Specialist), Junior Consultant, Senior Consultant (Family Medicine Specialist), Medical Professor, Medical Researcher, and Lecturer. These positions offer a salary range of approximately Rs. 10,00,000 to Rs. 14,00,000 per annum.

A graduate course that doctors can opt for after completing their MBBS degree.

This program deals with the practice of family medicine, which is a branch of medical science that provides comprehensive healthcare services for individuals of all ages and genders. It involves recommending clinical tests and managing chronic illnesses.

Guidelines for NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine

Guidelines for a competency-based postgraduate training program for the NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine have been recently released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

These guidelines aim to govern the education and training provided in the postgraduate program for NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine. The program is designed to produce specialists who can provide high-quality healthcare and make advancements in the field of medical science through research and training.

• A postgraduate specialist in Family Medicine undergoes training to recognize the healthcare needs of the community and acquire competencies to handle medical issues effectively. 
• The specialist is expected to possess a broad range of skills to practice Family Medicine independently as an efficient Otolaryngologist. 
• Additionally, the candidate should have knowledge of research methodology and consulting library principles. 
• Attending conferences, workshops, and CMEs regularly is also essential to keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in their field.

Course Highlights

 Here are some of the course highlights of NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine

 Name of Course: NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine

Level: Postgraduate

Duration of Course: Two years 

Course Mode: Full Time

Minimum Academic Requirement: 

Candidates must have successfully completed an MBBS degree obtained from any college/university recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), now the NMC, and should have completed one year of internship. 

Admission Process / Entrance Process/ Entrance Modalities:

Entrance Exam (NEET PG), INI CET for various AIIMS, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, Counseling by DGHS/MCC/State Authorities

Course Fees: Rs. 1,25,000/- per year

Average Salary: Rs. 10,00,000 to Rs. 14,00,000 per annum

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for admission to the NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine, candidates must fulfill certain criteria known as eligibility criteria.

• The eligibility criteria include possessing an MBBS degree or Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate recognized under the provisions of the NBEMS Act, 2019 and the repealed Indian Medical Council Act 1956, and having permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the NBEMS or State Medical Council.
• Additionally, candidates must have completed one year of internship and obtained permanent registration with any State Medical Council.
• The recognition cut-off dates of the medical college for MBBS Degree courses and compulsory rotatory internship must be as prescribed by the Medical Council of India, now NBEMS.

Admission Process

The admission process for the NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine involves several steps that candidates must follow:

• Candidates who have completed their MBBS and want to pursue the 2-year Diploma course must qualify for the NEET-PG examination conducted by NBEMS. NEET-PG is held annually according to a set schedule.
• After the NEET-PG results are declared, the Medical Counseling Committee of DGHS, MOHFW, Govt of India conducts merit-based counseling for admissions to various MD/MS/PG Diploma courses, including the 2-year Post MBBS Diploma Programme.
• Once a candidate secures a seat in the NBEMS Diploma course, they are registered with NBEMS as a Diploma Trainee in the respective course.

Fee Structure

On average, the fee for the NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine is Rs. 1,25,000 per year, with fees generally lower in government institutes and higher in private institutes.

Colleges offering the NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine

For the academic year 2022-23, NBEMS has listed several medical colleges in India that provide courses for the NBEMS Diploma in Family Medicine (D Fam. Med.).

Hospital Institute 

1. Ahalia Diabetes Hospital  Ahalia Campus, Kozhippara (PO), Palakkad (Dt.),Kerala-678557 
2. Amandeep HospitalDalhousie Road, Mamun Cantt, Pathankot Punjab- 145001
3. Anand Rishiji Hospital and Medical Research Centre124-A, Anand Rishiji Marg, AhmednagarMaharashtra-414001 
4. Associated Hospital Government Medical College  Kanthbagh Baramulla Jammu and Kashmir-193101 Aster CMI Hospital #43/2, New Airport Road, NH-7, Sahakara Nagar, Hebbal, Bangalore  Karnataka-560092 
5. Autonomous State Medical College and Allied Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil Memorial HospitalShahjahanpurUttar Pradesh-242001
6. Bansal HospitalC Sector, Shahpura Bhopal Madhya Pradesh-462016 
7. BASEL MISSION CSI HOSPITAL NEAR AMBA BHAVANI CIRCLE, PB ROAD, BETGERI-GADAGKarnataka-582102
8. Bhagat Phool Singh Govt. Medical College for WomenKhanpur Kalan (Sonepat)Haryana-131305 
9. Bhagyoday Tirth Chikitsalaya Khurai Road, Sagar Madhya Pradesh- 470002 
10. Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute  Srishti Complex, Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Mira Road (East), ThaneMaharashtra- 401107 
11. Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital, Balangir At-Laltikra Po- Rajendra College, BalangirOrissa-767002 
12. Bombay HospitalIDA Scheme no 94/95, Ring Road, Indore Madhya Pradesh-452010 
13. Bombay Hospital and Institute of Medical Sciences 12, New Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400020
14. Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar Unit-6, Near Airport, Orissa- 751001
15. Central HospitalJagjiwan Nagar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand-826003 
16. Central Super Speciality HospitalEast Central Railway Near Karbigahiya Railway Station, Karbigahiya Patna Bihar Bihar-800001
17. Civil HospitalSector-10, GurugramHaryana-122001 
18. District Civil Hospital Maharaja Agrasen, Hisar Haryana-125001 
19. District HospitalB D Road, Beside DHO Office, ChitradurgaKarnataka-  577501 
20. District HospitalB H Road, Tumakuru Karnataka-0 
21. District HospitalDholpur Old City Road Dholpur Rajasthan-Rajasthan- 328001 
22. District HospitalDuderhama GanderbalJammu and Kashmir-191201
23. District HospitalK E B Road, HaveriKarnataka-581110 
24. District HospitalKilla Road, Dharwad Karnataka-580008 
25. District HospitalKulgamJammu and Kashmir-192231 
26. DISTRICT HOSPITAL MANDI GATE PANDRIChhattisgarh-492001
27. District Hospital Mandi Road Baran Rajasthan-Rajasthan-325205 
28. District HospitalNear Sangam Circle, Dr Rajkumar Road, BallariKarnataka-583101 
29. District HospitalNext to Sainik School second gate Athani Road, Vijayapura Karnataka-586103 
30. District HospitalShivaji Ward, Tili Road, Sagar Madhya Pradesh-470002 
31. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Central Railway HospitalOpp- Jijamata Udyan, Byculla (East), Mumbai Maharashtra-400027 
32. FAKIR MOHAN MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL REMUNA, BALASOREOrissa-756019
33. Felix HospitalNH-01, Sector-137, Expressway, Noida Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh-201305 
34. General HospitalSector – 6, Panchkula Haryana-134109 
35.  Gheesibai Memorial Mittal Hospital and Research Centre  Pushkar Road, Family Medicine – D Fam. Med. (NBEMS) Ajmer Rajasthan-305004
36. General HospitalKarauli Old Sabzi Mandi Hindaun Gate Rajasthan- Rajasthan-322241
37. Government District Hospital Bundi Government District Hospital In Front Of Bus Stand Bundi Rajasthan-Rajasthan-323001 
38. Government District General Hospital  Noonepalle, Nandyal, Kurnool DistrictAndhra Pradesh-518502 
39. Government HeadQuarters HospitalEVN Road, Erode Tamil Nadu- 638009 
40. Government HeadQuarters Hospital Nellikuppam Main Road, Cuddalore Tamil Nadu-607001 
41. Government Headquarters HospitalNo. 5, Railway Road, Kancheepuram Tamil Nadu-631501 
42. Government HospitalNear Tilak Nagar Bus Stand, Barmer Rajasthan- 344001 
43. Government Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals Government Medical College, Dungarpur and Associated Group of Hospitals Shri Haridev Joshi Hospital, New Hospital Chauraha, Dungarpur, Rajasthan Rajasthan-314001 
44. Government Medical College and Associated Hospital  Janglat Mandi, Anantnag Jammu and Kashmir  -192101 
45. Government Medical College and Bangur HospitalNh62 Sumerpur Road Village Ramasiya Pali Rajasthan-Rajasthan-306401 
46. Government Medical College and Super Facility Hospital  Chakrapanpur, Azamgarh, Vill-Chakrapanpur, Post-Kanaila, Distt.-Azamgarh Uttar Pradesh-276128 
47. Government Medical College Hospital (Formerly Government HeadQuarters Hospital) Virudhunagar Tamil Nadu-626001 
48. Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram  Lathams Bungalow Road, Ramanathapuram Tamil Nadu-623501 
49. Government Multi Specialty HospitalSector-16, Chandigarh-160016 
50. Govt. BDK hospital govt. Bdk hospital road no 1 opp. Roadways bus stand maan nagar jhunjhunu Rajasthan-Rajasthan-333001 
51. Govt. District Civil Hospital  Suratgarh Road Sri Ganganagar Rajasthan Rajasthan Rajasthan-335001 
52. Govt. Mahatma Gandhi District HospitalCollector-Ate Chauraha, Near Mohan Colony Banswara Rajasthan-Rajasthan-327001 
53. Govt. Medical CollegeNH21, Village Rampura, Bharatpur Rajasthan- Rajasthan-321001 
54. Hiranandani HospitalVashi. A Fortis Network Hospital. Mini Seashore Road, Sector 10-A, Vashi, Navi – Mumbai – 400703. Maharashtra-400703 
55. Holy Family Hospital  Okhla road New Delhi Delhi-110025
56. Holy Family Hospital St. Andrew’s Road, Bandra West, Mumbai Maharashtra-400050 
57. IGM HospitalAgartala, West TripuraTripura-799001 
58. Jagjivan Ram Railway Hospital  Maratha Mandir Road, Mumbai Central, Mumbai Maharashtra-400008 
59. Jan Swasthya Sahyog, Vill. and PO Ganiyari District Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh-495112 
60. JLNM HospitalRainawari SrinagarJammu and Kashmir-190001 
61. KC General Hospital #89 5th Cross Malleshwaram, Bengaluru Karnataka-560003 
62. Kainos Super Speciality HospitalKheri Sadh Bypass, Delhi Road, Rohtak, Haryana-124021 
63. KMC Specialty HospitalNo. 6, Royal Road, Cantonment, Trichy Tamil Nadu-620001 
64. Lala Harbhagwan Dass Memorial and Dr Prem Hospital  Han Saroop Colony, Opp Bus Stand, Panipat Haryana-132103
65.  M.R.A. Medical CollegeAmbedkar Nagar, U.P. Saddarpur, Ambedkar Nagar, U.P. 224227 Uttar Pradesh 
66.  Maharaja SuhelDev Medical College and Maharishi Balark HospitalBahraich k. D. C. Road BahraichUttar Pradesh-271801 
67. Mahatma Gandhi HospitalBhilwara Swami Ram Charan Marg, Bhopal Ganj, Bhilwara, Rajasthan-311001 
68. Marwari HospitalsSati Jaymati Road, Athgaon, Guwahati, Assam Assam Assam-781008 
69. Medical Trust Hospital M G Road, Kochi Kerala-682016 
70. MGM HealthCare Private LimitedNew No 72, Old No 54, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai 600029 Tamil Nadu-600029 
71. MMI Narayana Multispeciality Hospital(Unit of Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd) Dhamtari Road, Lalpur Chhattisgarh-492001 
72. Mohandai Oswal Hospital GT Road, Sherpur By-Pass, Ludhiana Punjab- 141009 
73. Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital(NH-Narayana Health City, Bangalore) #258/A, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore  Karnataka-560099 
74. Narayana Hrudayalaya Surgical HospitalCAH 1, 3rd Phase, Devanur, MysuruKarnataka-570019 
75. Narayana Multispeciality Hospital(unit of MMRHL) Andul Road, Chunavati, Howrah West BengalWest Bengal-711109 
76. Narayana Multispeciality HospitalSec-28, Rana Sanga Marg, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur Rajasthan-302033 
77. Noble Hospital153, Magarpatta City Road, Hadapsar, Pune Maharashtra- 411013 
78. Popular MedicareN-10/60 A-2 Dlw ad Kakarmatta, Varanasi Uttar Pradesh-221004 
79. Pushpanjali Hospital and Research Centre  Pushpanjali Palace, Delhi Gate, Agra Uttar Pradesh-282002 
80.  Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac SciencesPremises No.1489, 124, Mukundapur, EM Bypass, Near Santoshpur Connector, Family Medicine -D Fam. Med. (NBEMS) KOLKATAWest Bengal-700099 
81. Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital Principal Medical Officer General hospital, Alwar Rajasthan-Rajasthan-301001
82. Rangadore Memorial Hospital 1st Cross, Shankarapuram, basavanagudi, Family Medicine – D Fam. Med. (NEEMS) BangaloreKarnataka-560004 
83. Rani Durgavati Medical College(Formerly known as Government Allopathic Medical College) Banda Tindwari Road, BandaUttar Pradesh- Family Medicine – D Fam. Med. (NBEMS) 210001 
84. Ruban Memorial Hospital19/Patliputra Colony Near Patliputra Golambar PatnaBihar-800013
85. Rural Development Trust Hospital  Kadiri Road, Bathalapalli, Anantapur Family Medicine-D Fam. Med. (NBEMS) Andhra Pradesh-515661
86. S.K.Hospital Sikar Silver Jublee Road, Sikar Rajasthan-Rajasthan- 332001 
87. Sadhu Vaswani Missions Medical Complex(earlier known as Inlaks and Budhrani Hospital) 7-9, Koregaon Park, Pune  Maharashtra-411001 
88. Saket HospitalSector 10, Meera Marg, Mansarovar, Jaipur Rajasthan- 302020  
89. Sher-1-Kashmir Institute of Medical SciencesSaura, Srinagar-Jammu and Kashmir-190011
90. Shri Vinoba Bhave Civil HospitalS.R.Delkar Marg, Saily Road, Silvassa, UT of DNH Dadra and Nagar Haveli-396230
91. SNR District HospitalKolarKarnataka-563101 
92. South Western Railway, Central Hospital  Gadag Road, Hubli Karnataka-580020 
93. SSG government district hospital Chittorgarh Udaipur road,Senthi, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan-312001 
94. Sudha HospitalsNo. 162, 181 Perundurai Road Erode Tamil Nadu- 638011 
95. Sumitra HospitalA-119 A, Sector -35, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh-201301 
96. Trustwell Hospitals Pvt. LtdNo.5, Chandrika Towers, JC Road, Bangalore Karnataka Karnataka-560002 
97. Vadamalayan HospitalBlock A and B, 9A Vallabai Road, Chokkikulam, MaduraiTamil Nadu-625002 
98. Venkateshwar HospitalSector 18a, Dwarka,Delhi-110075 
99. Venugram HospitalCTS 785, 2nd Cross, Hindu Nagar, Near 3rd Railway Family Medicine – D Fam. Med. (NBEMS) 4 Gate, Belagavi, Karnataka KarnatakaKarnataka-590006