DM Neurology

Super-specialty doctorate focused on the diagnosis, management, and neuro-critical care of disorders related to the central and peripheral nervous systems.
DM Neurology at Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, is a three-year advanced clinical program for physicians who have completed MD Internal Medicine. Training covers neuro-emergencies, stroke medicine, epilepsy, neurodegenerative disorders, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, electrophysiology, and neuro-ICU care. Graduates are prepared for consultant-level practice in high-complexity neurological settings.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Features

• Single national seat.
• High-volume neurology service at IOM.
• Intensive exposure to stroke units and neuro-ICU.
• Hands-on electrophysiology training.
• Mandatory research dissertation.
• Consultant-level competence on completion.

Admission Process

1. Confirm MD Internal Medicine or equivalent.
2. Obtain Specialty Registration with the Nepal Medical Council (or respective national council).
3. Apply through the TU/IOM entrance system.
4. Sit for the DM entrance exam (200 MCQs; no negative marking).
5. Achieve minimum 100/200.
6. Merit-based ranking for the single available seat.
7. Document verification and enrollment at IOM Maharajgunj

Job Prospects

• Consultant Neurologist in tertiary hospitals.
• Stroke unit or Neuro-ICU specialist.
• Epilepsy, movement disorder, or neuromuscular clinic lead.
• Academic faculty positions.
• Research roles in neuroscience and clinical neurology.
• Regional and international fellowship pathways