The development of more doctoral and master’s degree programs in medicine reflects the considerable changes that have taken place in Nepal’s medical education system in recent years. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a postgraduate academic degree. At the same time, the Master of Surgery (MS) is a degree conferred to those pursuing competence in surgical specialties. Nepal is home to several highly regarded medical institutions and universities, many of which provide education in a diverse variety of medical specializations.
MD/MS (Clinical Science including Pathology)
- Anaesthesiology
- Dermatology
- General Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Oto-rhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Psychiatry
- Radio Diagnosis
MD/MS (Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine)
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Community Medicine
- Forensic Medicine
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
General Objectives of the Postgraduate Medical Education Programs is that at the end of the Postgraduate Program, the candidate should be able to:
- Demonstrate sufficient level of theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to the given specialty.
- Demonstrate sufficient level of understanding of the basic sciences relevant to the concerned specialty.
- Diagnose and manage the conditions/problems in the specialty concerned.
- Acquire adequate knowledge on patient safety.
- Practice the specialty concerned ethically.
- Appraise review scientific literature critically.
- Undertake research activity in the subject concerned.
- Educate/facilitate members of his/her team regularly.
- Use the effective methods of learning including information, communication and Tele-Medicine technology.
- Recognize the importance of the concerned specialty in the context of national health needs/programs.
- Demonstrate skills in medical record keeping in the relevant specialty.
- Demonstrate empathy and humane approach towards patients and their families and exhibit appropriate interpersonal behavior in keeping with the norms and expectations of the society.
- Develop skills as a self-directed learner, recognize continuous educational needs, and, select and use appropriate learning resources.
- Acquire new knowledge and skills through continuous professional development (CPD);
- Demonstrate relevant skills in using appropriate education methods and techniques as applicable to the teaching learning of medical and other categories of health science residents.
- Function as an effective leader/member of a health team engaged in health care, research and medical education.
- Develop the skills required to work in inter/multi-professional team.
MD/MS Curriculum 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 basic 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
Teaching Methodology includes:
- Beside learning
- Structured ambulatory learning with specific learning objectives
- Seminars/Tutorials/Presentation/Journal club/CME
- Medical audit including mortality audit
- Problem based learning
- Literature review/ use of information technology
- Project work/ Research undertaking
- Patient care and management
Computer assisted learning/ Learning in Skill lab/ Simulation based learning
MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine form an institution recognized by Kathmandu University and one year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council Registration.
Registration with Nepal Medical Council.
Dr. Upendra Jung Thapa
Wellness Centre
Dr Rajan Basnet
Anesthesiology