DM Gastroenterology
University
Kathmandu University
Duration
3 years
Fee
Rs. 2590000
Colleges
2+
Summary
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.
Description
Curricular structure (table)
(Official detailed curriculum is not published; structure reflects standard DM Gastroenterology domains and KUSMS training pattern.)
| Component | Scope |
|---|---|
| Core Clinical Training | GI emergencies • Hepatology • Pancreatology • IBD • GI oncology • Functional GI disorders |
| Diagnostic Training | Upper GI endoscopy • Colonoscopy • ERCP (institution-dependent) • EUS exposure • GI imaging interpretation |
| Therapeutic Skills | Polypectomy • Stricture dilation • Variceal ligation • Banding • Hemostasis • PEG |
| Academic Components | Journal clubs • Seminars • Case reviews • Research methodology |
| Research Requirement | Dissertation/clinical research under faculty supervision |
| Duration | 3 years full-time |
Fee Structure (as provided)
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| University fee (admission) | NPR 360,000 |
| First year tuition | NPR 750,000 |
| Second year tuition | NPR 750,000 |
| Third year tuition | NPR 640,000 |
| Total | NPR 2,500,000 |
| Hostel (optional) | NPR 3,500/month |
(Note: MEC lists the general program fee as NPR 2,590,000; institutional breakdowns may vary.)
Features
Features
• Comprehensive training across gastroenterology and hepatology
• High procedural exposure in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Competency-driven progression under expert supervision
• Research-integrated curriculum
• MEC-regulated admission ensures standardization and merit-based selection
• Delivered across KU-affiliated hospitals with diverse case volume
Admission Process
Eligibility
• Postgraduate MD/MS in the relevant specialty, recognized by Kathmandu University
• Full registration with the Nepal Medical Council (or corresponding national authority for foreign candidates)
Admission process
• Apply through the Medical Education Commission (MEC)
• Sit for the national MEC superspecialty entrance exam
• Selection strictly by MEC merit list and category rules
• Final enrollment at Kathmandu University or affiliated colleges after MEC nomination
Job Prospects
Job prospects
• Consultant gastroenterologist
• Hepatologist
• Advanced therapeutic endoscopist
• Academic GI faculty
• Clinical researcher
• Specialist in tertiary hospitals, GI centers, or liver units
Colleges Offering This Course
College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital
Manipal College of Medical Sciences
No entrance requirements available
No curriculum information available
Contact the university for detailed curriculum information