Medical as a Career in Meghalaya

The Directorate of Medical Education, Meghalaya is responsible for conducting medical education in Meghalaya. The function of the directorate is to promote expertise in medical science in different streams like Allopathic, Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic medicine and paramedical science.

Medical education in Meghalaya gives the students a wide scope of careers to choose from - Dentist, Audiology, Electropathy, Medical Lab Technologist, Microbiology, Nurse, Nutritionist/ Dietician, Ophthalmologist, Orthopedics, Optometry, Occupational Therapist, Pathology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Psychiatrist, Radiography, Speech Therapy, Sports Medicine, etc.

List of Medical Colleges in Meghalaya

PA Sangma International Medical College (PIMC)
NEIGRIHMS Medical College
Tura Medical College
IA Ayurvedic Medical College (IAMC)
HRL-National Institute of Paramedical Technology

Admission to Medical Programmes is offered on the basis of Different Medical Entrance Exams

Central and State Government through UPSC, State PSCs, University Grants Commission (UGC), Research Institutions and industry partners, Medical Colleges and Universities, Hospitals and Healthcare Centers are some top recruiters of medical professionals. Candidates registered with Medical Council of India and Dental Council of India is entitled to practice medicine as consultant doctors. They can start their own clinic and hospitals.