MD in Paediatrics

MD in Paediatrics at Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences is a three-year postgraduate program focused on the medical care, diagnosis, and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents.

Trains physicians in pediatric medicine, including clinical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of acute and chronic childhood 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 combining clinical practice and theoretical knowledge.
Eligibility for postgraduate scholarships under national medical regulations.
Preparation for professional licensure and specialist registration.
Exposure to advanced pediatric care and subspecialties.

Fee
Tentative total fee: NPR 2,290,000

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
Pediatrician in hospitals, clinics, and specialized child healthcare centers.
Consultant in neonatology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric endocrinology, and other pediatric subspecialties.
Academic and research roles in medical colleges and hospitals.
Leadership roles in pediatric departments and child health programs.