MD Dermatology

• A postgraduate medical program focused on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin, hair, nail, sexually transmitted, and leprosy-related diseases.
• MD Dermatology under Tribhuvan University (including Maharajgunj Medical Campus) is a full-time residential clinical program.
• Trains physicians to manage dermatologic diseases, medical emergencies, and community-level preventive dermatology.
• Includes clinical rotations, lab work, community postings, and academic training aligned with Nepal Medical Council requirements.

A two-year NMC-certified postgraduate medical degree focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders of the skin, hair, nails, and sexually transmitted diseases, with additional clinical training in dermato-emergencies, surgical dermatology, and community skin-health programs.

Description

MD Dermatology under Kathmandu University trains physicians to become competent dermatology specialists capable of handling complex dermatological conditions, venereal diseases, leprosy, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
The curriculum blends outpatient and inpatient dermatology, procedural dermatology, dermatopathology exposure, STI and leprosy management, preventive dermatology, emergency dermatology, and inter-disciplinary case work.
The program aims to build clinicians who are scientifically trained, ethically responsible, clinically competent, and capable of teaching and mentoring future healthcare professionals. The training structure aligns with national health priorities and Medical Education Commission standards.

A three-year postgraduate medical residency focused on comprehensive diagnosis, medical and procedural management, and research in diseases of skin, hair, and nails.

MD Dermatology at PAHS is a competency-based postgraduate program designed to train specialists in clinical dermatology, venereology, cosmetology, and dermatosurgery. The program integrates outpatient and inpatient care, procedural dermatology, dermatopathology, and evidence-based practice. Emphasis is placed on modern diagnostic techniques, ethical clinical practice, and research competency through mandatory thesis work.