Medical Tourism: Perfect Blend of Tourism and Healthcare

By: May 13th, 2017 12:08 am

htwMedical Tourism (MT) also termed as medical travel, health tourism or global healthcare is the provision of cost effective private medical care in collaboration with the tourism industry for patients abroad who need specialized treatment. Medical tourism – can be defined as the patient traveling from highly developed nations to less developed areas of the world for obtaining medical care due to various reasons, such as better convenience, lower cost, reduced waiting time to undergo a surgery/ treatment, which are unavailable in their own countries. Along with the treatment, they can also enjoy the charm of the countries they are visiting. Medical tourism is not just treating the patients who travel for medical care; it is all about making the patient feel at home away from home.

Course Areas

Graduates/ 10+2 or its equivalent qualified candidates with good communication skills can opt for Medical Tourism courses. MBA in Medical Tourism are mainly for those working in the healthcare and tourism industry with the intention to increase their knowledge and skill set, enabling businesses to operate on a more sophisticated level. Graduates (medical/ non-medical) or a diploma holder in Medical Tourism with at least two years professional experience in either administrative or management level can join for the MBA Medical Tourism course.

Career Options

Medical Tourism is an open area where job opportunities are available in the fields of health care as well as tourism sectors. Besides doctors, nurses and physician assistants, there are employment opportunities available in the field of medical tourism in various positions such as guest relationship managers; hospital administrators; medical tour consultants etc. Candidates with relevant qualifications in the fields of medical tourism and hospital administration are preferred by most of the employers. A career in medical tourism involves providing facilities for a client to travel, financing options for visas, arranging the hospital, boarding, lodging, best treatment, and tourism after treatment. Spa and wellness industry; Hospitality and Hotel Industry; health and allied services; Clinics, Health Spas; Ayurveda and Naturopathy Centers; Travel Agents; Tourism Agencies; Aviation Industry; Insurance companies etc. are some of the career avenues for the medical tourism professionals.

Remuneration

Fresh graduates working in various medical tourism sectors such as private and government hospital, travel companies etc. can expect an initial salary ranges from Rs. 8,000/- to Rs. 15,000/- per month. Depending upon the firm, the individuals qualification, experience and performance, within a short span of time, the pay scale may raise to Rs. 20000/- or above per month. MBA graduates with work experience can earn anything between Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 50,000/-.

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