MCh GI Surgery
University
Kathmandu University
Duration
3 years
Fee
Rs. 2590000
Colleges
2+
Summary
Short description
Three-year superspecialty surgical doctorate producing consultant-level gastrointestinal surgeons with advanced operative expertise in upper GI, HPB, colorectal, and minimally invasive surgery.
Description
MCh GI Surgery at Kathmandu University is a structured, high-intensity superspecialty program designed for surgeons seeking mastery in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, colorectal, and minimally invasive surgery. Training spans complex operative procedures, critical care of surgical patients, perioperative decision-making, and academic research. The program follows MEC regulations for selection and assessment. Trainees rotate across GI surgery units, endoscopy services, ICUs, and oncology pathways, gaining competence required for consultant practice.
Description
Curricular structure (table)
(Structure follows standard MCh GI Surgery domains aligned with MEC weightage.)
| Component | Scope |
|---|---|
| Core Surgical Training | Upper GI, HPB, colorectal, bariatric, abdominal wall, emergency GI surgery |
| Operative Skills | Open surgery • Laparoscopic surgery • Endoscopic procedures (diagnostic & therapeutic) |
| Perioperative Management | Trauma • Shock • Sepsis • Fluid/electrolyte/acid–base balance • Critical care |
| Diagnostics | Imaging interpretation • Endoscopic findings • Biopsy & histopathology correlation |
| Subspecialty Exposure | Pediatric GI, GI oncology, vascular involvement in HPB pathology |
| Academic Work | Case presentations • Journal clubs • Tumor board participation |
| Research Requirement | Dissertation per KUSMS research guidelines |
| Duration | 3 years |
Entrance Examination Structure (MEC)
| Domain | Topics | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Basic Sciences | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology/Toxicology | 20 |
| General Surgery | Surgical principles • Shock • Trauma • Wounds • Sepsis • Perioperative care • Nutrition • Applied anatomy • Embryology • Palliative care | 60 |
| Subspecialties | GI Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery, CTVS, Plastic, Pediatric Surgery | 90 |
| Miscellaneous | Biostatistics • Ethics • Medical education • Communication • Medicolegal issues | 30 |
| Total | — | 200 questions |
Features
Features
• Advanced operative training in HPB, colorectal, upper GI, and oncologic surgery
• Structured laparoscopic and endoscopic competency development
• High-volume exposure in emergency and elective GI surgery
• Integration with multidisciplinary teams (oncology, radiology, pathology)
• Research and dissertation requirement
• Admission and evaluation strictly regulated by MEC
Fee
• Tentative total fee (2024 MEC): NPR 2,590,000
• Foreign nationals: 1.6× Nepali fee
(Standard institutional breakdown follows the same format used in other KU MCh/DM programs.)
Admission Process
Eligibility
• MS General Surgery or equivalent
• Specialty registration with Nepal Medical Council (or relevant national medical council)
Admission process
• Apply via MEC portal
• Sit for the national MCh entrance exam
• 200 MCQs, no negative marking, 3 hours
• Pass mark: 100
• Selection strictly by MEC merit list
Job Prospects
Colleges Offering This Course
Kathmandu Medical College
College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital
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