MD Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

The MD in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) is a three-year postgraduate program for MBBS graduates, focused on perioperative care, anesthesia management, and critical care medicine.

Description:
This program trains residents in anesthesia techniques, perioperative patient management, pain management, and intensive care. It integrates clinical rotations, hands-on practice in operating theaters and ICUs, and academic learning in physiology, pharmacology, and patient safety. Graduates acquire skills for independent practice in anesthesiology, critical care, and academic or research roles in perioperative medicine.

Curricular Structure:

Features:

• Comprehensive training in anesthesia and critical care medicine.
• Hands-on clinical exposure in operating rooms and intensive care units.
• Research-focused thesis under faculty supervision.
• Preparation for academic, clinical, and intensive care careers

Admission Process:

1. Eligibility: MBBS or equivalent recognized by Nepal government; registration with Nepal Medical Council (or relevant national council for international candidates); one year clinical experience (not mandatory for foreign candidates).
2. Admission opens annually through Medical Education Commission (MECEE-PG).
3. Entrance exam requirement and minimum 50% pass marks apply for merit list selection

Job Prospects:

• Consultant anesthesiologist in hospitals and surgical centers.
• Critical care physician in ICU settings.
• Academic faculty in anesthesiology and critical care departments.
• Researcher in perioperative medicine and critical care.