MD Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

The MD in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) is a three-year postgraduate program for MBBS graduates, focusing on clinical microbiology, infectious disease management, and laboratory research.

Description:
This program trains residents in the identification, management, and prevention of infectious diseases through clinical rotations, laboratory practice, and research. The curriculum integrates basic medical sciences, clinical medicine, community medicine, and applied microbiology. Residents gain experience in diagnostic microbiology, infection control, research methodology, and teaching activities, preparing them for careers in clinical microbiology, infectious disease consultation, and academic research.

Curricular Structure:

Features:

• Integrated training in clinical and laboratory microbiology.
• Research-oriented thesis under faculty supervision.
• Clinical rotations across multiple medical disciplines.
• Exposure to community-based infection control and public health programs.

Admission Process:

1. Eligibility: MBBS or equivalent recognized by Nepal government; registration with Nepal Medical Council (or relevant national council for international candidates).
2. Entrance Exam (MECEE-PG): 200 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours, single best response.
   • Clinical subjects – 115 marks
   • Basic medical sciences – 60 marks
   • Community medicine, forensic medicine, CPD topics – 25 marks
3. Minimum 50% marks required for merit list.
4. Admission opens annually; application through Medical Education Commission

Job Prospects:

• Clinical microbiologist in hospitals and diagnostic laboratories.
• Infectious disease consultant and researcher.
• Academic faculty in microbiology and medical colleges.
• Public health microbiology specialist and laboratory manager.