DM Cardiology

National Academy of Medical Sciences
3 years
Rs. 2590000
Updated December 21, 2025

University

National Academy of Medical Sciences

Duration

3 years

Fee

Rs. 2590000

Colleges

1+

Summary

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.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (example key domains)

Year / DomainFocus areas
Training Years 1–3Clinical cardiology, diagnostics, interventional procedures, patient management
Applied Basic Medical ScienceAnatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology
General MedicineEmergency and critical care, infectious diseases, rheumatology, fluid/electrolyte balance, allergy, nutrition, preventive medicine, mental health, molecular/genetic diseases, palliative care
Subspecialty ModulesCardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Pulmonology
Research & EthicsBiostatistics, Medical Ethics, Medical Education, Communication, Medicolegal issues
Clinical RotationsInpatient care, outpatient clinics, emergency cardiology, ICU management
Academic ActivitiesSeminars, journal clubs, case presentations
ResearchThesis or project aligned with national requirements

Features

Features

  • Three-year full-time residency post-MD Internal Medicine.
  • Extensive clinical exposure across cardiology subspecialties.
  • Research or thesis requirement.
  • Recognition by Nepal Medical Council and national DM/MCh regulations.

 

Admission Process

Admission process

  • MD Internal Medicine or equivalent required.
  • Registration with Nepal Medical Council or equivalent.
  • Entrance exam: 200 single best response MCQs, 3 hours, pass marks 100.
  • Exam covers Applied Basic Medical Sciences, General Medicine, Subspecialty subjects, Miscellaneous topics.
  • Selection based on merit of examination scores and additional weightage for service experience where applicable.
  • Application through national MEC/DM-MCh/NBMS-SS process with applicable fees.

 

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects

  • Consultant cardiologist in hospitals and specialized cardiac centers.
  • Faculty positions in medical colleges and teaching hospitals.
  • Specialist in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure, or preventive cardiology units.
  • Researcher or principal investigator in cardiovascular studies.

 

Colleges Offering This Course

National Academy for Medical Sciences