MD Ophthalmology

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Eligibility Criteria

MBBS or equivalent from institutions recognized by the government of Nepal.
Registered in Nepal Medical Council.
Registered in the respective medical council of the applicant's own country for foreign candidates.
One year experience (Except for MDGP and MD/MS in Basic Medical Sciences excluded).
Candidates should score a minimum of 50% (Pass marks) in the Entrance Examination conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be on the merit list.

Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences

National Medical College

KIST Medical College

Maharajgunj Medical Campus

Exam format

Single best response type with Multiple Choice Questions.
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).

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

Diagnose eye diseases and disorders

Perform eye surgeries (e.g., cataract, glaucoma)

Conduct vision tests and eye exams

Use ophthalmic instruments and imaging

Manage ocular emergencies

Understand optics and refraction

Treat pediatric and geriatric eye issues

Provide preventive eye care

Engage in clinical research

Prepare for roles in hospitals, clinics, and academics

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Ophthalmology is a 3 year course by Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine.