What is Medical Transcription? In the broadest sense, it is the act of listening to the doctor’s dictation on the treatment given to the patient and typing it out using a word processor. The dictation could be operative reports, progress notes, clinic notes, discharge summaries, emergency room reports, etc.
	What characteristics do I need to become a medical transcriptionist? You need excellent English language skills as well as fascination for medicine. You need good ears, listening ability, high levels of concentration for extended periods of time, and an eye for detail.
	What can this career offer me? It is a challenging and intellectually stimulating career with excellent growth opportunities. Earning potentials are very good. Since the MT industry is well spread across the country and the US, it allows geographic mobility.
	How can I join the training program? You can contact our office and fix a time for the entrance test (English test). Once selected in our recruitment process, you can join the training program.
	What is duration of the training? The training program lasts for about 3 months. It is a full-time program from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.
	Will I be assured of the job after training? Infoscript offers training only to meet its internal demand for Medical Transcriptionists. If you perform well in the training, you will be inducted into our company as a full-time employee.
	What is the earning potential? The starting salary would be around Rs. 5,000 per month. Based on your productivity, you can earn more than Rs. 20,000 per month in a span of 3-4 years.
	How is this Industry doing? The MT industry in the US is worth more than US $18 billion, and it is growing at a rate of 20%. Being an integral part of the healthcare industry, it is recession-proof. The outsourcing demand has been steadily on the increase and the demand for trained MTs is tremendous. As per NASSCOM’s survey, Medical Transcription Industry has the potential to earn an annual revenue of Rs. 4,000 crore and employ 50,000 people by 2008. Being part of the healthcare sector of BPO, it is receiving a major boost from the Indian Government.