MD General Practice (MDGP)

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Three-year postgraduate clinical program preparing MBBS graduates to deliver comprehensive, first-contact, and continuing medical care across medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics–gynecology, emergency care, trauma, and community health.

DESCRIPTION

Builds broad-spectrum competence for diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions across major clinical domains. Trains practitioners to handle emergency resuscitation, trauma stabilization, obstetric emergencies, pediatric care, surgical procedures, and community-based interventions. The program follows MEC’s national competitive entrance pathway and is structured to produce versatile, independent practitioners capable of leading district hospitals and primary-care systems.

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE (TABLE)

The detailed rotation schedule is not included in the provided source. Table below reflects structural elements derived from the program description and national competency framework.

(A full semester/rotation-wise syllabus requires institutional curriculum documents not provided in the source.)

FEATURES

• National-level standardized MEC entrance and matching
• High emergency-care and trauma exposure
• Multi-disciplinary training tailored for district-level hospitals
• Integration of clinical practice with community-based health services
• Strong procedural and resuscitation skill development
• Suitable for leadership roles in primary and secondary care settings

FEE

• NPR 2,381,760 (for Nepali students)
• Foreign nationals: 1.6× the Nepali fee

ADMISSION PROCESS (POINTS)

• MBBS or equivalent degree
• Registration in Nepal Medical Council
• Foreign candidates need registration in their home-country council
• Apply for MEC entrance examination
• Score ≥50% to qualify for merit list
• Seat allocation through MEC’s matching system
• Complete admission formalities at allocated institution

JOB PROSPECTS

• General practice physician
• Emergency and trauma-care practitioner
• Rural and community health specialist
• Hospital-based GP consultant
• District hospital medical officer in-charge
• Coordinator of primary-care programs
• Public-health and preventive-care practitioner
• Faculty positions in medical colleges
• Leadership roles in integrated emergency and general practice units