MD Paediatrics

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Discipline

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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.

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 Paediatrics under Tribhuvan University (TU)

Maharajgunj Medical Campus

Tribhuvan University (TU)Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

KIST Medical College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Gwarko, Lalitpur

National Medical College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Birgunj, Parsa

Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences

Tribhuvan University (TU)Bhandarkhal, Kathmandu

Gandaki Medical College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Pokhara, Kaski

Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital

Tribhuvan University (TU)Bhairahawa, Rupandehi

Curriculum Structure

Exam format (Entrance)

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).

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

Diagnose and treat illnesses in infants, children, and adolescents
Monitor child growth and developmental milestones
Manage pediatric emergencies and critical care
Provide immunization and preventive care
Address nutritional and behavioral issues
Treat congenital and genetic disorders
Communicate effectively with children and parents
Promote child health and well-being
Conduct pediatric clinical research
Prepare for roles in hospitals, clinics, and academia

More About This Program

The MD program in paediatrics aims to enhance the country's child health status by developing skilled child health specialists and strengthening the workforce dedicated to child healthcare in Nepal.