MCh Plastic Surgery

Super-specialty surgical doctorate centered on reconstructive, restorative, and aesthetic surgical disciplines involving soft tissue, burns, congenital defects, trauma, and microsurgery.
MCh Plastic Surgery at Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, is a three-year advanced surgical program for MS General Surgery graduates. Training spans reconstructive techniques, burn management, hand surgery, craniofacial reconstruction, microsurgery, aesthetic procedures, and complex wound care. The program develops surgeons capable of addressing high-complexity reconstructive needs and performing specialized operative interventions.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Features

• Single national seat.
• High-volume reconstructive and burn workload at IOM.
• Extensive flap and microsurgery exposure.
• Hands-on operative participation throughout training.
• Mandatory dissertation.
• Consultant-level reconstructive surgeon readiness upon completion.

Admission Process

1. Confirm MS General Surgery from TU or TU-recognized equivalent.
2. Verify NMC registration for MBBS and MS degrees.
3. Ensure completion of any government or non-government bond obligations.
4. Apply for the TU/IOM DM/MCh entrance exam.
5. Sit for the 2-hour entrance test.
6. Score minimum 50% to qualify.
7. Selection based strictly on merit for the single available seat

Job Prospects

• Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
• Burn unit or trauma reconstruction specialist.
• Hand surgeon.
• Craniofacial and cleft surgery roles.
• Aesthetic surgery practice depending on training exposure.
• Academic and research positions.
• Prospects for international microsurgery fellowships