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.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Features

• Offered at: Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Chitwan Medical College, National Medical College, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences.
• High patient load ensuring strong clinical exposure.
• Comprehensive training across ICU, diagnostics, and procedural domains.
• Mandatory research dissertation.
• Consultant-level competence upon completion.

Admission Process

1. Confirm MD Internal Medicine or MD Cardiology (TU or TU-recognized equivalent).
2. Verify NMC registration for MBBS and MD degrees.
3. Ensure completion of any government or non-government bond obligations.
4. Apply through TU/IOM DM/MCh entrance system.
5. Sit for the 200-MCQ, 3-hour exam (no negative marking).
6. Score minimum 100/200 to qualify.
7. Selection strictly merit-based.

Job Prospects

• Consultant Cardiologist in tertiary hospitals.
• Non-invasive cardiology specialist.
• Cath lab clinician with pathway to interventional fellowships.
• Cardiac ICU and emergency cardiology lead.
• Academic teaching and research roles.
• Opportunities for advanced international fellowships in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, or imaging.