DM in Hepatology

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

Summary

DM Hepatology is a three‑year super‑specialty program after MD Internal Medicine, focusing on advanced diagnosis, management, and interventional treatment of liver and hepatobiliary diseases. Graduates are trained for independent clinical practice, research, and academic roles in hepatology.

Description
The program provides training in clinical hepatology, liver transplantation, endoscopic and interventional procedures, management of chronic liver diseases, and critical care hepatology. Trainees gain experience in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings, participate in academic activities, and complete a research project or thesis. Graduates are qualified to work in tertiary care hospitals, specialized hepatology centers, and academic institutions.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (example key domains)

Year / DomainFocus areas
Training Years 1–3Clinical hepatology, 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 ModulesHepatology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Hematology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Pulmonology
Research & EthicsBiostatistics, Medical Ethics, Medical Education, Communication, Medicolegal issues
Clinical RotationsInpatient care, outpatient clinics, liver transplant and intervention units, 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 hepatology and related 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 hepatologist in hospitals and specialized liver centers.
  • Faculty positions in medical colleges and teaching hospitals.
  • Specialist in liver transplant units, chronic liver disease management, and interventional hepatology.
  • Researcher or principal investigator in hepatology studies.