MCh Gastrosurgery

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

MCh Gastrosurgery is a three‑year super‑specialty surgical program after MS General Surgery, focusing on advanced management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgical disorders. Graduates are trained for independent clinical practice, research, and academic roles in GI surgery.

Description
The program emphasizes operative and non-operative management of gastrointestinal diseases, including hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and colorectal conditions. Trainees gain exposure to emergency and elective surgeries, critical care, endoscopic procedures, research, and teaching. Graduates can work in tertiary hospitals, specialized GI surgical units, and academic institutions.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (example key domains)

Year / DomainFocus areas
Training Years 1–3Clinical gastro and hepatobiliary surgery, operative and non-operative management
Applied Basic Medical ScienceAnatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology
General SurgerySurgical principles, trauma, sepsis, shock, fluid/electrolyte management, perioperative care, pain management, transfusion, applied surgical anatomy, genetics, nutrition, palliative care
Subspecialty ModulesGI Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery
Research & EthicsBiostatistics, Medical Ethics, Medical Education, Communication, Medicolegal issues
Clinical RotationsInpatient care, outpatient clinics, emergency surgery, ICU management
Academic ActivitiesSeminars, journal clubs, case presentations
ResearchThesis or project aligned with national requirements

Features

Features

  • Three-year full-time residency post-MS General Surgery.
  • Extensive clinical and operative exposure across GI subspecialties.
  • Research or thesis requirement.
  • Recognition by Nepal Medical Council and national DM/MCh regulations.

 

Admission Process

Admission process

  • MS General Surgery or equivalent required; specialty MS holders eligible only in their field.
  • 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 Surgery, Subspecialty subjects, Research & Ethics.
  • Selection based on merit of examination scores.
  • Application through national MEC/DM-MCh/NBMS-SS process with applicable fees.

 

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects

  • Consultant gastrointestinal surgeon in hospitals and specialized GI centers.
  • Faculty positions in medical colleges and teaching hospitals.
  • Specialist in hepatobiliary, pancreatic, or colorectal surgical units.
  • Researcher or principal investigator in gastrointestinal surgical studies.