DM Pulmonology

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 Pulmonology is a three‑year super‑specialty program after MD Internal Medicine, focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of respiratory and critical care disorders. The program prepares graduates for independent clinical practice, research, and academic roles in pulmonology and critical care medicine.

Description
The program provides comprehensive training in respiratory medicine, critical care, sleep medicine, and interventional pulmonology. Trainees gain experience in managing acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, participating in academic activities, and completing a research project or thesis. Graduates are qualified to work in tertiary hospitals, pulmonary centers, intensive care units, and academic institutions.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (example key domains)

Year / DomainFocus areas
Training Years 1–3Clinical pulmonology, critical care, diagnostics, procedural skills, 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 ModulesPulmonology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology
Research & EthicsBiostatistics, Medical Ethics, Medical Education, Communication, Medicolegal issues
Clinical RotationsInpatient care, outpatient clinics, ICU, sleep medicine units, interventional procedures
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 pulmonary and critical care subspecialties.
  • Research or thesis requirement.
  • Recognition by Nepal Medical Council and national DM/MCh regulations.

Fee
Typical tuition ~ NPR 2,590,000; may vary by institution or for foreign students

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 pulmonologist in hospitals, critical care, and specialized pulmonary centers.
  • Faculty positions in medical colleges and teaching hospitals.
  • Specialist in interventional pulmonology, critical care, sleep medicine, or pulmonary rehabilitation.
  • Researcher or principal investigator in pulmonary medicine and critical care studies