DM and MCH

The award of Subspecialty Postgraduate degrees shall include Doctor of Medicine (DM) and Magister of Chirurgical (MCh) in the related specialty of medical sciences. The following Subspecialty Programs are presently conducted at Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara: –

DM

  • Cardiology
  • Nephrology
  • Gastroenterology

MCh. Neurosurgery.

The Subspecialty Postgraduate Medical Education Program should be conducted by the University/Institution/Academy recognized by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC).

It should be competency based. w It should encourage independent and self-directed learning.

A modular approach to the course curriculum is essential for achieving a systemic exposure to various branches of Subspecialty.

Teaching learning in ambulatory settings should be planned in the curriculum.

There shall be a combination of formative and summative assessments with remedial measures during the course.

Submission of Thesis shall be a mandatory part of the program.

There should be 3 months “Peripheral Health Facility Posting”(Community posting) of the Subspecialty post graduate residents in their relevant specialty for exposure to the peripheral hospitals, either run by Government or Semi Government or Institutes of Nepal; however, the posting should be educationally and professionally meaningful.

There shall be publication of one original research work (thesis related or other) in national or international journal before appearing for final examination.

The objective of DM/MCh program is to develop human resources and personnel in the fields of respective subspecialties who shall :-

  • Provide the subspecialty medical care to the needy people.
  • Teach and train undergraduate students and postgraduate residents in the subspecialty.
  • Carry out research to improve the practice of the art and science of that specialty.
  • Support health teams to provide care during natural or man-made calamities.

The Program is dedicated to developing specialists with comprehensive knowledge and technical skills, excelling in patient care, communication, professionalism, system-based practice, research and leadership. The award of Subspecialty Postgraduate degrees shall include Doctor of Medicine (DM) and Magister of Chirurgiae (MCh) in the related specialty of medical sciences. The following Subspecialty Programs are presently conducted at Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara: –

  • DM 
    • Cardiology 
    • Nephrology 
    • Gastroenterology 
  • MCh  
    • Neurosurgery. 

 

Subspecialty Postgraduate Curriculum Guidelines:

  • There should be curriculum committee for each Subspecialty subject and the curriculum should be as uniform as possible among all Universities/Institutions/Academy for the same subject.
  • The curriculum including the time frame and competencies expected of the Postgraduate residents is to be defined by the University/Institution/Academy concerned.
  • The curriculum is to be evaluated regularly by the concerned University/Institution/Academy concerned.
  • The curriculum is to be evaluated regularly by the concerned University/Institution/ Academy and necessary amendments to be made as and when required.
  • Duration of the course will be 3 years including examinations.

Requirement of Postgraduate Curriculum:

  • It should be competency based.
  • It should encourage independent, self-directed and problem based learning.
  • A modular approach to the course curriculum is essential for achieving a systematic exposure to the various super-specialty’s branches related to a discipline.Teaching learning in ambulatory setting should be planned in the curriculum.
  • There shall be a combination of formative and summative assessments with remedial measures during the program.
  • Thesis shall be a mandatory part of the curriculum.
  • Publication of original research work in national or international journal before appearing for final examination.
  • There should be 3 months Peripheral Health Facility posting (community posting) which enhances community-based learning, preferably during second half of the training period.
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS), primary Trauma Care (PTC), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Research Methodology and other relevant Skill Courses should be integral part of the program.

DM/MCh Curriculum also includes:

  • Theoretical knowledge related to the subject concerned
  • Practical and clinical skills
  • Proper knowledge in the applied basic sciences pertaining to the specialty
  • Thesis writing including research methodology and biostatistics
  • Evidence based learning and critical analysis of the literature
  • Communication skill training for both core communication skill and skill required in special circumstances
  • Development of professional attitudes and behavioral studies including ethical issues, human values
  • Information technology including medical informatics
  • Basic understanding of the pharmaco-economics and health economics

Methods of learning should include: The teaching methodology for DM/MCh subspecialty programs includes the following :-

  • Bedside learning
  • Structured ambulatory learning with specific learning objectives
  • Seminars/Tutorials/Medical audit
  • Presentations/Journal club/CME
  • Self-directed learning, Literature review/use of information technology
  • Project work/Research undertaking
  • Patient care and management
  • Computer based learning/Skill Lab learning as and whenever applicable
  • Simulation based learning as and whenever applicable

Requirement

  • Candidates must have passed Postgraduate Program or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
  • Fully registered with the Medical Council for the medical graduates.
DM and MCH

Prof. Abhishek Maskey

Nephrology