MS in Orthopedics (MS Orthopedics)

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Three-year surgical postgraduate program preparing MBBS graduates to diagnose, treat, and operate on musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, deformities, and orthopedic conditions across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.

DESCRIPTION

Provides advanced clinical and surgical training in orthopedics, including trauma management, operative procedures, joint reconstruction, pediatric orthopedics, and rehabilitation principles. Learners undergo intensive rotations, operative exposure, emergency duty, and case-based academic activities. The program follows Medical Education Commission (MEC) competitive entrance standards, ensuring competency in surgical decision-making, perioperative management, and long-term orthopedic care.

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE (TABLE)

No detailed course-wise or rotation-wise syllabus is included in the provided source. Structure below reflects available program elements.

FEATURES

• National-level standardized admission through MEC
• Full surgical immersion with high trauma-case exposure
• Structured operative training under supervision
• Strong integration of radiology, anesthesia, and emergency medicine
• Broad musculoskeletal subspecialty exposure
• Opportunity for later fellowship (spine, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, pediatric ortho)
• High employability in hospitals, trauma centers, and teaching institutions

FEE

• NPR 2,381,760 (for Nepali students)
• Foreign nationals: 1.6× the Nepali fee

ADMISSION PROCESS (POINTS)

• MBBS or equivalent from a recognized university
• Nepal Medical Council registration
• Foreign applicants require home-country council registration
• One year of clinical experience (exceptions as per MEC rules)
• Sit for Medical Education Commission entrance exam
• Attain ≥50% to enter merit list
• Seat allocation through MEC’s matching system
• Complete institutional admission formalities

JOB PROSPECTS

• Orthopedic surgeon (general)
• Trauma surgeon
• Specialist in fracture management and musculoskeletal injury care
• Joint replacement surgeon (arthroplasty)
• Spine surgeon (with further subspecialty training)
• Orthopedic emergency and trauma unit consultant
• Sports-injury and rehabilitation specialist
• Pediatric orthopedic specialist
• Academic faculty in medical colleges
• Hospital-based orthopedic service lead
• Research roles in orthopedic science