MS Clinical Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

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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).

International students should have an eligibility certificate from the concerned authority of their country, a valid student visa (if visa is required to stay in Nepal) and eligibility certificate issued by IoM or Ministry of Education of Nepal.

To get the admission in this programme, along with all other academic documents and proof of nationality, Indian candidate should also submit eligibility certificate issued from Medical Council of India (MCI), New Delhi, India before admission.

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Curriculum Structure

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).

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 ENT (ear, nose, throat) disorders
Perform ENT and head-neck surgeries
Manage trauma and cancers of head and neck
Use endoscopic and microscopic techniques
Interpret radiology and audiology reports
Handle emergencies in ENT care
Educate patients and junior medical staff
Prepare for academic, clinical, or surgical careers

More About This Program

The program's purpose is to teach higher-level specialist doctors in Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) and Head and Neck Surgery who have enough knowledge, competence, and attitude toward the care and prevention of ORL and Head and Neck illnesses. To meet the program's aim, the MS graduate must have appropriate understanding of fundamental science, pathology, and related areas.

The MS graduate will have a positive attitude toward his or her job, colleagues, and patients, be creative, be aware of recent breakthroughs, and be able to contribute to the scientific understanding of ORL and the Head and Neck specialty. The MS graduate will be able to understand his or her own limits, as well as those of the equipment and support services at work. As a result, the MS graduate will be able to recognize when, where, and to whom to seek information and help, as well as refer to relevant sources.

The training program leading to MS in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery will last three years.