MD General Practice (MDGP)

MD General Practice (MDGP) is a 3-year postgraduate program in family medicine, training doctors to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across all age groups, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, and primary health care in urban and rural settings.

Description:
The program develops generalist physicians capable of independent practice in district hospitals, primary care centers, and community health settings. Training emphasizes holistic, continuous care, management of acute and chronic conditions, maternal and child health, emergency procedures, community health promotion, ethical decision-making, and integration of curative and preventive services. Graduates can provide leadership in health teams, conduct research, and teach health care professionals.

Curricular Structure (Tentative Table):

Features:

• Comprehensive training in general practice, emergency, surgery, obstetrics, and community health
• Emphasis on patient-centered and ethically sound care
• Preparation for rural and urban healthcare delivery
• Integration of preventive, curative, and community health services
• Research methodology and thesis requirement
• Development of leadership and teaching skills within health teams

Fee:

• Tentative: NPR 2,381,760

Admission Process:

1. MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by Nepal Medical Council.
2. Minimum 2 years work experience in recognized hospitals after temporary registration.
3. Minimum 50% in MECEE-PG written entrance examination.
4. Selection:
   • 60% written exam
   • 40% based on remote area experience (max 20%), relevant PG diplomas (5%), MBBS score (5%), ISC/equivalent (5%), SLC/equivalent (5%)
   • Up to 50% of candidates may be sponsored by Patan Hospital based on aptitude

Job Prospects:

• General practitioner in district and primary hospitals
• Primary care physician in urban and rural settings
• Emergency and family medicine specialist
• Academic faculty and clinical researcher in family medicine