MD Dermatology | TMU Skin & Venereal Disease Programme

MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy is a postgraduate medical programme that provides advanced and specialised training in the field of skin, hair, nails, sexually transmitted infections, and leprosy. The full form highlights its focus areas, where Dermatology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders, Venereology focuses on sexually transmitted infections and related reproductive health conditions, and Leprosy involves the study and management of Hansen’s disease.

During this programme, medical graduates develop in-depth clinical knowledge and practical skills to accurately identify complex skin conditions, manage chronic dermatological diseases, and provide effective treatment plans using modern medical techniques and technologies. It also emphasises preventive care, patient counselling, and public health awareness related to infectious skin and sexually transmitted diseases.

At TMU, this programme is structured to offer strong academic learning along with extensive hands-on clinical training in hospital settings, where students get exposure to a wide range of dermatological and venereological cases under the guidance of experienced faculty and specialists. After completing this programme, doctors become specialist dermatologists who can work in hospitals, private clinics, academic institutions, and research organisations, contributing to improved skin health care and advanced treatment solutions in the medical field.