MS Orthopedics

Patan Academy of Health Sciences
3 years
Rs. 2381760
Updated December 19, 2025

University

Patan Academy of Health Sciences

Duration

3 years

Fee

Rs. 2381760

Summary

MS Orthopedics at Patan Academy of Health Sciences is a three-year postgraduate surgical program focusing on musculoskeletal system management, including trauma, congenital disorders, tumors, sports injuries, infections, and degenerative diseases.

Description
The MS Orthopedics program trains surgeons to manage musculoskeletal conditions through both surgical and nonsurgical approaches. Training occurs primarily at Patan Hospital with clinical postings in other hospitals and community health facilities for sub-specialty exposure. The program emphasizes comprehensive patient care, research, ethics, and professional development. Tuition is waived in exchange for a mandatory service obligation under the PAHS Act.

 

Description

Curricular Structure / Entrance Weightage

DomainSubjectsMarks
ClinicalMedicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Dermatology115
Basic Medical SciencesAnatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Microbiology60
Public Health & EthicsCommunity Medicine & Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, CPD topics (Medical ethics, BLS/ACLS, rational drug use, infection prevention, communication skills)25
Total 200

Features

Features

  • Three-year postgraduate program
  • Focus on musculoskeletal surgery and trauma care
  • Combined MCQ and Situational Judgment Test (SJT) for entrance
  • Tuition waiver with mandatory service bond
  • Training includes hospital-based and peripheral rotations

 

Admission Process

Admission Process

  • Eligibility: MBBS or equivalent; registered with Nepal Medical Council (foreign candidates with their own council registration)
  • Minimum one-year work experience required (except MDGP and MD/MS in Basic Medical Sciences)
  • Entrance: MCQ + SJT; 200 questions, 3-hour duration, minimum 50% to qualify
  • Merit list prepared combining MCQ, SJT, preferential marks for government service
  • Counseling and seat allocation based on merit and reservation quotas
  • Submission of original certificates, transcripts, internship completion, work experience, and NOC

Mandatory Service Obligation

  • Tuition waiver contingent on completing required service under PAHS Act
  • Bond signed by candidate and parents/guardians
  • Final certificate withheld until obligation is fulfilled

Job Prospects

Job Prospects

  • Orthopedic surgeon in hospitals and trauma centers
  • Consultant in musculoskeletal, sports, and orthopedic care
  • Academic and research positions in orthopedic surgery
  • Leadership roles in hospital surgical departments