MD Internal Medicine

MD in Internal Medicine at Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences is a three-year postgraduate program focused on advanced medical training in diagnosing, managing, and treating adult patients with complex internal diseases.

Trains physicians in internal medicine, including clinical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of chronic and acute adult illnesses.
Delivery mode: on-campus, integrating clinical rotations, case-based learning, and theoretical instruction.
Assessment: MECEE-PG entrance exam, continuous clinical evaluation, and final examinations.

Features
Three-year structured curriculum integrating clinical medicine and theoretical knowledge.
Eligibility for postgraduate scholarships under national medical regulations.
Preparation for professional licensure and specialist registration.
Exposure to a variety of internal medicine subspecialties and advanced patient care scenarios.

Fee
Tentative total fee: NPR 2,381,760.

Admission process
Hold MBBS or equivalent from recognized institution.
Registered with Nepal Medical Council (or relevant medical council for foreign candidates).
Minimum one year clinical experience (except MDGP and MD/MS in Basic Medical Sciences).
Appear in MECEE-PG entrance exam; minimum 50% required to qualify.
Follow institutional admission procedures and complete enrollment.

Entrance Exam (MECEE-PG) format
Type: Single best response, Multiple Choice Questions
Questions: 200, Duration: 3 hours
Weightage: Clinical (Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Dermatology) 115 marks; Basic Medical Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Microbiology) 60 marks; Community Medicine + Research, Forensic, CPD-related topics 25 marks.

Job prospects
Internist in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare institutions.
Consultant for chronic disease management, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and other internal medicine subspecialties.
Academic and research roles in medical colleges and hospitals.
Leadership roles in medical departments and healthcare administration