(To be a public health specialist)

Step 1: Complete MBBS (including internship).
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Step 2: Gain clinical experience (optional but recommended; 1–2 years).
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Step 3: Choose a public health degree:
- MD in Community Medicine / Preventive & Social Medicine (PSM) – 3 years.
- MPH (Master of Public Health) – 1–2 years (abroad or in some countries).
- MSc in Epidemiology / Global Health – 1–2 years.
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Step 4: Complete the degree (includes thesis/project).
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Step 5: Register with relevant medical council as a public health specialist (if MD route).
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Step 6: Pursue certification or fellowship (optional: Board certification, PhD, or fellowship in specific areas like epidemiology, health policy).
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Final step: Work in government health departments, NGOs, WHO, academia, or research institutes.