Introduction

A Diplomate of National Board (DNB) is a postgraduate medical qualification in India that provides advanced training in a variety of medical and surgical specialties. A DNB is a three-year, full-time program awarded by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). It's equivalent to an MD or MS degree from a university. The Diploma course has a duration of 2 years for interested candidates.

Eligibility

To be eligible, one must have passed the MBBS or equivalent exam with a minimum of 50% and also pass the DNB-CET entrance exam. Doctors who already have an MD/MS/DM/MCh can directly appear for the DNB final exam. St. Martha’s Hospital offers the following DNB courses with

S.No. Discipline Seat Eligibility
1 Anesthesiology 2+1 Passed the DNB-CET entrance exam
2 General Medicine 4 Passed the DNB-CET entrance exam
3 General Surgery 5 Passed the DNB-CET entrance exam
4 Gynecology & OBG 2+1 Passed the DNB-CET entrance exam
5 Pediatrics 2+1 Passed the DNB-CET entrance exam
6 Orthopedics Surgery 1 Passed the DNB-CET entrance exam

St. Martha's Hospital, Bengaluru was founded in 1886 by the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd (also known as the Sisters of the Good Shepherd) in response to the urgent need for medical aid to those affected by the epidemic of plague & famine. SMH welcomes with open arms, all people of varied backgrounds to an environment of tranquillity, holistic healing, and compassion. What began with only 50 beds has now grown into a multi-specialty hospital with over 300 beds. We are animated by our philosophy of loving compassion for the poor and the suffering.

St. Martha's Hospital, Bengaluru