MD Psychiatry

MD Psychiatry is a 3-year postgraduate program designed to train medical graduates in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health disorders, equipping them for clinical practice, research, and academic roles in psychiatry.

Description:
The MD Psychiatry program focuses on comprehensive mental health care, including psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions, and management of complex psychiatric conditions. Graduates gain the skills to work independently in clinical settings, supervise mental health services, contribute to research, and engage in academic teaching.

Curricular Structure (Tentative Table):

Features:

• Training in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
• Exposure to adult, child, geriatric, and community psychiatry
• Emphasis on psychopharmacology and psychotherapy
• Development of clinical, research, and academic skills
• Preparation for leadership roles in mental health services
• Opportunity for self-directed learning and continuing medical education

Fee:

• Tentative: NPR 2,381,760

Admission Process:

1. MBBS or equivalent degree, registered in the respective professional council.
2. Minimum one-year clinical experience for Nepalese candidates.
3. Must pass the MECEE-PG entrance examination (application closes January 2, 2026)

Job Prospects:

• Psychiatrist in hospitals, mental health clinics, or private practice
• Academic positions in medical colleges and teaching hospitals
• Clinical researcher in psychiatry or neuroscience
• Mental health policy advisor or administrator