DM in Neurology

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 in Neurology is a three‑year super‑specialty program after MD Internal Medicine, providing advanced training in diagnosis, treatment, and management of neurological disorders. It prepares graduates for independent clinical practice, research, and academic roles in neurology.

Description
The program emphasizes clinical neurology, diagnostic procedures, neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and management of complex neurological conditions. Trainees gain experience in inpatient, outpatient, and critical care neurology, participate in academic activities, and complete research projects or a thesis. Graduates are qualified to work in tertiary care hospitals, academic institutions, and specialized neurology centers.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (example key domains)

Year / DomainFocus areas
Training Years 1–3Clinical neurology, diagnostics, patient management
Applied Basic Medical ScienceAnatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology
General MedicineEmergency and critical care, infectious diseases, rheumatology, fluid/electrolyte management, allergy, nutrition, preventive medicine, mental health, molecular/genetic diseases, palliative care
Subspecialty ModulesNeurology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Pulmonology
Research & EthicsBiostatistics, Medical Ethics, Medical Education, Communication, Medicolegal issues
Clinical RotationsInpatient care, outpatient clinics, neurocritical care, emergency neurology
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 neurological 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.
  • Application through national MEC/DM-MCh/NBMS-SS process with applicable fees.

 

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects

  • Consultant neurologist in hospitals and specialized clinics.
  • Academic faculty in medical colleges and teaching hospitals.
  • Specialist in stroke units, epilepsy centers, neurorehabilitation, or neurocritical care.
  • Researcher or principal investigator in neurology studies.

 

Colleges Offering This Course

National Academy for Medical Sciences