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Should I Pursue Pharm D After 12th? Can I Become a Doctor?

Dr Nagarajan J S K |2002 Answers |Ask -Follow

NEET, Medical, Pharmacy Careers - Answered on Sep 02, 2024

Dr Nagarajan JSK is an associate professor and former head of medical research at the JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty.
He has over 30 years of experience in counselling students towards making the right career choices, particularly in the field of pharmacy.
As the JSS College placement officer, he has helped aspiring professionals prepare for and crack job interviews.
Dr Nagarajan holds a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences from the JSS Academy of Higher Education And Research, Mysore, and is currently guiding five PhD scholars.... more

Question by Mohammad on Aug 27, 2024Hindi

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Is Pharm D a better option in Future after completion of 12th can I be a doctor ????????

Ans: Hi Mohammad,
Greetings.
I believe there is a misunderstanding about Pharm D. Pharm D is essentially the role of a clinical pharmacist, not a medical doctor. You cannot perform surgeries or similar procedures like a doctor; your primary responsibility is to assist physicians in prescribing medicines. In Western countries, pharmacists are allowed to prescribe medicines, unlike in India where this practice is still developing. Pharm D holds high value abroad, sometimes even more than MBBS. However, in India, this field is still growing slowly due to lack of proper training and development. If you focus on gaining skills and knowledge in the clinical aspect, it can lead to a promising future

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I am reshma confused for join bds or pharm d 6 years

Ans: Hi Reshma,

What exactly do you need from my side?

As you know, both fields are different and each requires practice to gain expertise. BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is an undergraduate program in dentistry, while PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) is considered a postgraduate course. After completing a PharmD, one must consider pursuing a doctorate program, and there are currently no specializations available in India. However, abroad, you can claim expertise in a specific department.

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Sir which is better b pharma or pharma d for girls nd future scope salary

Ans: Hi Joshitha,

That's a good question. However, I want to emphasize that you shouldn't focus on salary without having the necessary skills. In our field, the health sector, it is essential to have skills; without them, you won't be able to excel.

To answer your query, I suggest considering a hybrid approach: pursuing a Pharm D after completing your B.Pharm, specifically the PB PharmD program. The scope of opportunities is generally better compared to the PharmD program.

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