DM Gastroenterology

Super-specialty doctorate focused on advanced diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic diseases with strong emphasis on endoscopic procedures.
DM Gastroenterology at Tribhuvan University is a three-year program for MD Internal Medicine graduates, designed to produce consultants skilled in luminal GI disorders, hepatology, pancreatology, and therapeutic endoscopy. Training covers high-volume clinical exposure, endoscopic interventions, management of acute GI bleeding, chronic liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, and GI oncology. Graduates are prepared for consultant-level roles in tertiary hospitals and specialized GI units.

Short description
Three-year superspecialty program preparing post-MD physicians for independent consultant-level practice in gastroenterology, with full training in clinical gastroenterology, hepatology, and endoscopic procedures.

Description
DM Gastroenterology at Kathmandu University trains physicians in advanced diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic diseases. The program provides competency-based training in endoscopy, therapeutic interventions, inpatient and outpatient care, GI emergencies, and research methodology. Admission is regulated by the Medical Education Commission (MEC) through a national standardized entrance examination. Training spans KUSMS and affiliated teaching hospitals with high clinical exposure across GI subspecialties.

DM Gastroenterology is a three‑year super‑specialty program after MD Internal Medicine, training physicians in the diagnosis, management, and interventional treatment of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders. Graduates are prepared for independent clinical practice, research, and academic roles in gastroenterology.

Description
The program provides advanced training in clinical gastroenterology, endoscopic procedures, hepatology, inflammatory and functional gastrointestinal disorders, and critical care. Trainees gain experience in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings, participate in academic activities, and complete a research project or thesis. Graduates are qualified to serve in tertiary care hospitals, specialized gastroenterology centers, and academic institutions.