MD Clinical Physiology

Two-year IOM–TU postgraduate program focused on advanced human physiology, laboratory-based physiological assessment, clinical correlation, and academic training required for teaching and applied physiological science.
Program develops expertise in systemic physiology, electrophysiology, respiratory–cardiovascular function testing, neurophysiology, exercise physiology, endocrine and renal physiology, and laboratory-based diagnostic physiological methods. Emphasizes clinical correlation, analytical interpretation, academic teaching responsibilities, and research orientation under full-time residential training.

Curricular Structure (Table – Functional Components)

Features
• Full-time residential PG training under IOM regulations
• Strict non-practicing rule for all residents
• Two-week leave per academic year for clinical/para-clinical programs
• Three-month community-based teaching–learning module
• Mandatory one-year government service for Nepalese graduates (post-completion)
• Emphasis on clinical and diagnostic physiological testing
• Academic teaching involvement within the Physiology Department
• Strong integration of basic and applied physiology

Admission Process
• Appear in MECEE-PG entrance examination
• Must score ≥50% to qualify
• Separate merit lists for Nepalese and foreign candidates
• Merit-based admission through open-house counseling
• Seat confirmation after document verification (NMC registration, academic certificates)

Job Prospects
• Clinical physiologist
• Physiology lecturer in medical colleges
• Researcher in applied and experimental physiology
• Clinical laboratory physiology specialist
• Neurophysiology/respiratory/cardiovascular diagnostics technologist
• Teaching faculty for MBBS and allied health programs
• Academic department coordinator in medical institutions