Rheumatology is a sub-specialty of Internal Medicine. It is related to identifying and treating disorders of the joints and adjourned tissues. In other words, it is the specialty of medicine that deals with disorders of the musculoskeletal system. They also treat ailments, which can result in inflammation and pain. One needs a strong background in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. After MBBS one has to go for MD (Medicine) as Rheumatology is a branch of Internal Medicine. A career as a Rheumatologist is bright. A few colleges where they can study are:
Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Course: DM Rheumatology
King Georges Medical University, lucknow.
Course: DM Rheumatology
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata.
Course: DM Rheumatology
Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai.
Course: DM Rheumatology
Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.
Course: DM Rheumatology
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi.
Course: DNB Rheumatology