MD Internal Medicine

Overview

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Eligibility Criteria

MBBS or equivalent degree in allopathic medicine from a recognized university.
Full registration with Nepal Medical Council.
A one-year work experience in any institution approved by IOM for such purpose.
Passing of post graduate entrance examination and selection as per the merit list of the result.

Eligible candidates should appear for the entrance exam conducted by IOM (It is conducted tentatively on the month of Bhadra according to Nepalese calendar), Exam section and the merit list will be published based on the marks secured in the entrance examination. The candidate selection and admission will then be done following the guidelines set by IOM (on merit basis and post-counseling sessions held by IOM).

Top Colleges Offering MD Internal Medicine under Tribhuvan University (TU)

Chitwan Medical College

CTEVT +1Bharatpur, Chitwan

Janaki Medical College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Janakpurdham, Janakpur, Dhanusha

Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital

Tribhuvan University (TU)Bhairahawa, Rupandehi

Gandaki Medical College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Pokhara, Kaski

Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences

Tribhuvan University (TU)Bhandarkhal, Kathmandu

National Medical College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Birgunj, Parsa

Curriculum Structure

Exam Format

Single best response type with Multiple choice questions with four options (A, B, C, D)
No. of questions - 200
Recall: Understanding: Application–30:50:20
• Duration – (3 hours including one-time voluntary toilet break- to be allowed only after an hour)

Weightage

S.No.	Subjects	Marks
Clinical
1	Medicine	18
2	Surgery	18
3	Obstetrics and Gynecology	12
4	Pediatrics	12
5	Orthopedics	10
6	Otorhinolaryngology	10
7	Opthalmology	7
8	Anaesthesiology	7
9	Psychiatry	7
10	Radiology	7
11	Dermatology	7
Sub-Total		115
Basic Medical Sciences
12	Anatomy	12
13	Physiology	12
14	Pathology	10
15	Pharmacology	10
16	Biochemistry	8
17	Microbiology	8
Sub-Total		60
18	Community Medicine + Research Methodology (6+4)	10
19	Forensic Medicine	5
20	Questions related to mandatory CPD (Medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, communication skills)	10
Total		200

Course Outcome

Gain advanced knowledge of adult diseases and their management
Develop skills in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions
Master clinical decision-making and patient care strategies
Learn the use of diagnostic tools and techniques in internal medicine
Understand preventive care, health promotion, and disease prevention
Develop expertise in managing chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease
Acquire skills in medical ethics, patient communication, and counseling
Conduct medical research in internal medicine fields
Prepare for roles in hospitals, clinics, teaching, and research
Understand the interdisciplinary approach to patient care

More About This Program

This is a three-year residency programme. The programme aims to produce specialists in Internal Medicine who can manage a wide range of medical problems and common emergencies as consultants.