DM Cardiology

Super-specialty doctorate focused on advanced clinical cardiology, invasive and non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, and comprehensive management of cardiovascular diseases.
DM Cardiology at Tribhuvan University is a three-year specialist program crafted for MD Internal Medicine graduates. Training encompasses acute and chronic cardiac disease management, cardiac ICU exposure, invasive and non-invasive diagnostics, interventional cardiology foundations, electrophysiology basics, and multidisciplinary cardiac care. The program prepares clinicians for consultant-level practice in high-volume cardiac centers.

Short description
Three-year superspecialty doctorate preparing post-MD physicians for independent consultant-level cardiology practice through intensive clinical, procedural, and research training.

Description
DM Cardiology at Kathmandu University is a high-rigor program designed to train physicians in advanced cardiovascular medicine. It offers full-spectrum exposure across non-invasive and invasive cardiology, cardiac emergencies, critical care cardiology, electrophysiology (as available), and interventional procedures. The program follows the Medical Education Commission (MEC) framework for entrance and selection. Clinical rotations occur at KUSMS and affiliated high-volume teaching hospitals, ensuring strong competency development in diagnosis, procedural skills, and evidence-based cardiovascular management.

DM Cardiology is a three‑year super‑specialty program after MD Internal Medicine, focused on advanced diagnosis, interventional procedures, and management of cardiovascular diseases. It equips graduates for independent cardiology practice, academic roles, and research in cardiovascular medicine.

Description
The program provides training in clinical cardiology, diagnostic imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, critical care, and preventive cardiology. Trainees participate in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care, academic activities, and research projects. Graduates can serve in tertiary hospitals, specialized cardiology centers, and medical colleges.

DM Cardiology is a 3-year super-specialty doctoral program focused on advanced diagnosis, interventional management, and long-term care of cardiovascular diseases.

Full Description

The DM Cardiology program at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan, trains physicians to function as independent cardiologists. The curriculum emphasizes clinical cardiology, coronary care, non-invasive and invasive cardiology, emergency cardiac management, research methodology, and academic teaching. Final examinations are conducted between 34–36 months, with a maximum permissible duration of 6 years.