DM Endocrinology

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 Endocrinology is a three‑year super‑specialty program after MD Internal Medicine, focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of endocrine and metabolic disorders. Graduates are trained for independent clinical practice, research, and academic roles in endocrinology.

Description
The program provides comprehensive training in clinical endocrinology, metabolic disorders, hormonal therapies, and endocrine imaging and diagnostic procedures. Trainees gain exposure to a wide range of patients, develop skills in patient education and counseling, participate in academic activities, and complete a research project or thesis. Graduates can work in tertiary hospitals, endocrine centers, and academic institutions.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (example key domains)

Year / DomainFocus areas
Training Years 1–3Clinical endocrinology, metabolic disorder management, diagnostics, hormonal therapies
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 ModulesEndocrinology & Metabolism, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Pulmonology
Research & EthicsBiostatistics, Medical Ethics, Medical Education, Communication, Medicolegal issues
Clinical RotationsInpatient care, outpatient clinics, endocrine testing, metabolic care units
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 endocrinology and metabolic 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 endocrinologist in hospitals and specialized endocrine centers.
  • Faculty positions in medical colleges and teaching hospitals.
  • Specialist in diabetes, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, or metabolic bone disorders.
  • Researcher or principal investigator in endocrinology studies.

 

Colleges Offering This Course

National Academy for Medical Sciences