Think Beyond MBBS

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Homeopathy is currently the second largest system of medicine in the world. Founded by German physician Dr Samuel Hahnemann just over 200 years ago, homeopathy’s evolution is certainly worth exploring.

Today, homeopathy has an estimated market size of over Rs 26,000 crore and is trusted by over 50 crore people across more than 80 countries in the world. In the last few years, homeopathy has grown three times faster than allopathy @ 25-30% annually.

India leads in terms of number of people using homeopathy, with 100 million people depending solely on homeopathy for their medical care. There are over 200,000 registered homeopathic doctors currently, with approximately 12,000 more being added every year.

The wellness industry in India is valued at 4900 crores. With the rise in consumer awareness and disposable incomes, millions of people across the country are looking for ways to overhaul their unhealthy lifestyles, giving the industry an unparalleled boom. It has signaled the shift from curative healthcare to preventive healthcare. The government has invited organisations from the health sector to invest generously in wellness schemes under the Make in India programme.

Fast Facts:

• Yoga is predicted to be among the top fitness trends in 2019.
• Yoga will positively influence therapies related to children and of individuals coping with learning disabilities and other mental and physical ailments.
• Incorporation of modified forms of yoga in educational institutes and corporate establishments will be witnessed.
• The years 2019 – 2020 are bound by the Yoga revolution that will change education, healthcare, and wellness segments. Yoga will be reiterated as a boon to the modern-day world, physically, mentally and economically.
• Infact, Yoga has been ranked at number 7 in ACSM’s (American College of Sports Medicine) list of “Top 10 fitness predictions for 2019.” Thus, it is safe to conclude that Yoga as a trend is only bound to grow at a faster pace and not stagnate anytime soon.

Audiology and Speech Language is intended to examine and treat communication disorders. They help patients with problems associated with language fluency, pronunciation and swallowing. About 21 million people in India experience some kind of disability, which is equivalent to 2.1% of the population, says Population survey. Audiology and Speech Language is a program of four years duration and concentrates on speech and hearing sciences with about 1,500 hours of clinical practice.

Audiology and Speech Language is a program of four years duration and concentrates on speech and hearing sciences with about 1,500 hours of clinical practice. At present, there has been a lack of audiologists in India. As there have been more cases of hearing impairment reported and are increasing, audiology programs are in high demand.
 

The Indian healthcare sector is in demand, also, medical tourism in India. There have been rising requirements for healthcare and paramedical specialists. In recent years, Cardiologists, and Cardiac Technicians are in demand at many hospitals, clinics, as the risk of cardiovascular diseases is rising. Cardiac Care Technicians are paramedics who work in ambulances, clinics, nursing homes and many different healthcare departments. They serve a vital role in assisting patients.

A report published by the Public Health Foundation of India says that there has been a shortage of approximately 64 lakhs healthcare professionals and it also includes Cardiac Technicians. In the last 15 years, according to the Times of India, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is the major reason for death in India. As per a study published by Elsevier in the Journal of the American College Of Cardiology, between 1990 and 2016, there were 155.7 to 209.1 deaths per one lakh population due to cardiovascular diseases in India.
 

Medical Imaging Technology is the method of X-ray, CT Scan, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Angiography, MRI, and PET to diagnose illnesses. Medical Imaging Technology Graduates have immense career scope opportunities in various hospitals, clinics, corporate houses, nursing homes, research and teaching, software development teams, etc. In India and globally Healthcare services are rising rapidly, especially radiographers or a medical imaging technologist are the ones who use technology to observe a non-uniformly formed matter like a human body. The field has been an increasing market in the past 30 years.

A large population is in need of imaging to diagnose and handle medical needs and have a huge demand for radiologic technologists.
 

Pursuing a career in Medical Lab Technology is one of the best options as there has been a lot of demand in the field globally and nationwide. It is expected the job market in Medical Lab Technology to see a predicted rise of 16% by 2024, as per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Medical lab technicians (MLTs) are to analyse the number of samples and the results which will be passed on to physicians to diagnose and prescribe their patients.

The demand for MLTs is high, and the field is predicted to grow firmly. The job openings for medical lab technicians will increase by 52,100 jobs altogether, which the BLS says which is faster than normal.
 

The global neuroscience market to reach USD 30.8 billion as per 2020, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc published in 2015. Major factors include the presence of progress in these fields and the projected development in things like PET, MRI and other advanced microscopes, are also expected to see significant growth over the upcoming years. Neuro-proteomic and neuro-cellular are anticipated to see the fastest growth of about 3.5%.In India, research in Neuroscience is in demand and, there has been a rise in career opportunity.

Many institutions like IISc and NBRC are including this course to improve the students in the neuroscience department. Though, the opportunities are limited compared to the scopes in the UK and USA. This course is still in a niche stage which will develop and offers many opportunities to the students. As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Neuroscience technology sector will increase by 22 % by 2022 and, on average, professionals in the field will make up to $136,680 as base pay. The pay will be high in management, technical consulting services, completely dealing with the brain and nervous system.
 

The scope of Operation Theatre Technology is a growing sector in transplant filed, orthopaedic hospitals, gynaecology segments, cancer units, surgery, special care baby units. There has been a great demand for this sector globally and nationwide. There has been a rise in the job market as the medical sector lately is increasing and the population increases. In 2016, the operational technology market was estimated up to USD 27.20 Billion and is expected to rise at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% within 2017 and 2022. Growing demand for smart industrialisation solutions is the factor propelling the growth of the operational technology (OT) market.

Operation Theatre Technology is one of the new and forthcoming departments and are to professional programmes. There is a requirement for more experts in the field.
 

Optometry is a profession that includes testing the eyes and suitable optical systems for deficiencies or abnormalities and treatment of eye conditions. The global optometry market reveals that there will be a growth of 4.1% between 2017 and 2025. In 2016, the market was estimated at US$55.974 bn, and is likely to increase in value to US$79.871 bn by 2025.

In the global market for optometry, the growing elderly population who are suffering various visual problems emerging from different chronic health conditions, specifically diabetes. There have also been rising cases of age-related glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataract and diabetic retinopathy is also pushing up demand in the optometry market. This is the main cause of the increase in job opportunities globally. The increasing case of eye diseases has raised the demand for the examination of the eye.
 

Perfusion Technology is about physiology and the pathology of the respiratory organs in humans. Perfusion systems market has been expected to see growth in the period of 2020 to 2027. Data Bridge Market Research analyses and explains that the market may reach up to USD 4.68 billion by 2027 increasing at an annual growth rate of 4.35% by 2020-2027. As there has been a growing population for cardiovascular and respiratory conditions will assist the growth of the perfusion systems job market.

Growing pharmaceutical research is rising markets and preference which will boost various job opportunities and the growth of the perfusion methods market.
 

The global radiotherapy market anticipated rising from 2019, compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% to reach $10.15 billion by 2025. There has been a growing consciousness regarding the advantages of radiotherapy for cancer treatment, growing trend and technological progress in the radiotherapy field is the main reason for the growth of the global radiotherapy job market. However, the job opportunities have been on the rise as the field is in great demand. There has been a lookout for skilled healthcare professionals. There has been a shortage of skilled professionals to perform Radiotherapy. Cancer is the major healthcare problem for healthcare systems over the world.