MD Internal Medicine

• Specialization that trains physicians to diagnose, treat, and manage adult medical diseases across all major organ systems with a focus on clinical reasoning and evidence-based care.
• Three-year postgraduate program under Kathmandu University covering cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, nephrology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, rheumatology, neurology, hematology, and critical care.
• Training occurs in wards, ICUs, emergency units, specialty clinics, and procedural labs.
• Builds expertise in acute and chronic disease management, diagnostic interpretation, clinical decision-making, multidisciplinary coordination, and patient-centered long-term care.

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE (TABLE)

FEATURES
• Broad and deep clinical exposure across all major medical specialties.
• Training in critical care, ECG, imaging interpretation, ventilator management.
• Procedural skills: lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, paracentesis, central venous access.
• Strong emphasis on clinical reasoning, case presentations, journal clubs, and evidence-based medicine.
• Research thesis compulsory.

FEE (TENTATIVE)
• NPR 2,381,760 for Nepali students (2024).
• Foreign nationals pay 1.6× the Nepali fee.

ADMISSION PROCESS
• MBBS or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registered with NMC (or equivalent foreign council).
• Minimum one-year experience as per MEC regulations.
• Apply for MECEE-PG entrance exam.
• Score ≥50% to qualify for the merit list.
• MEC allocates seats according to national standards.

PROSPECT CAREERS
• Internal Medicine Physician in hospitals and teaching institutions.
• Consultant Physician in government or private hospitals.
• Specialist roles in subspecialties (cardiology, gastro, pulmonary, nephro, endo, neuro, rheumatology, critical care).
• ICU and emergency medicine roles.
• Academic positions (Lecturer/Assistant Professor).
• Research positions in clinical medicine and public health.
• Opportunities in medical leadership, hospital administration, and quality-improvement sectors.