MD Forensic Medicine

Three-year TU–IOM postgraduate residency program specializing in forensic pathology, clinical forensic medicine, medico-legal examination, and legal documentation required for criminal justice and public health systems.
Program trains doctors in autopsy techniques, medico-legal case handling, forensic pathology, toxicology, injury interpretation, sexual assault examination, age estimation, evidence collection, report writing, courtroom testimony, and forensic laboratory procedures. Follows full-time residential training with clinical postings, community components, academic duties, and departmental responsibilities.

Curricular Structure (Table – Functional Components)

Features
• Full-time residential PG training
• Strict non-practicing rule for residents
• Two-week annual leave limit
• Three-month community-based teaching–learning module
• One-year compulsory government service after completion (Nepalese candidates)
• Interdisciplinary exposure with pathology, toxicology, radiology, and legal agencies
• Courtroom testimony and legal-procedure training
• Offered across TU IOM and affiliated colleges

Admission Process
• Sit for MECEE-PG entrance exam
• Must score ≥50% to qualify
• Separate merit lists for Nepalese and foreign candidates
• Admission strictly merit-based through open-house counseling
• Mandatory NMC registration + required academic documents for seat confirmation

Job Prospects
• Forensic medical officer
• Forensic pathologist (after additional specialization)
• Medico-legal expert in hospitals
• Government forensic services
• Police/prosecution consultant
• Academic/teaching faculty in forensic medicine
• Courtroom expert witness