MD Dermatology at College of Medical Sciences (CMS), Bharatpur, Chitwan is a Kathmandu University postgraduate clinical science program offered as M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprocy.
The program is delivered in a teaching-hospital environment where postgraduate training is closely tied to patient care, supervised clinical responsibility, and structured academic oversight. CMS Teaching Hospital serves as the core setting for clinical teaching activity and is identified as a tertiary care facility with ICU and OT complex services, supporting broad clinical exposure for trainees.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Dermatology (M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprocy) |
| College | College of Medical Sciences (CMS) |
| Location | Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Seats | 2 |
| Primary training setting | CMS Teaching Hospital (focus of clinical teaching activity; tertiary care facility) |
| Postgraduate academic support | Medical Education Department and Post Graduate academic committee |
MD Dermatology prepares doctors for specialist practice in dermatology, including clinical evaluation and management of skin diseases and related conditions covered under the program’s scope, including venereology and leprosy as reflected in the official course title.
Postgraduate training takes place within the clinical ecosystem of CMS Teaching Hospital, identified as the focal point for the college’s clinical teaching activity and a tertiary care facility for trainees.
A detailed syllabus and rotation plan follow Kathmandu University regulations for the intake year. The official course title indicates a combined scope of:
Dermatology
Venereology
Leprosy-related clinical learning
Clinical training is hospital-based, supported by the college’s teaching hospital services and clinical teaching structure. CMS Teaching Hospital is identified as a 1050-bedded facility with ICU and OT complex services and is described as the centre of clinical teaching activity.
MD Dermatology training supports specialists who can:
manage dermatology-focused clinical care within accepted professional standards
integrate venereology and leprosy-related clinical responsibilities aligned with the course scope
maintain ethical practice, patient communication, and accurate clinical documentation
participate in academic activities, continuing education, and departmental training routines
By completion of the program, graduates are expected to demonstrate:
structured clinical reasoning for dermatology and related conditions covered by the course title
safe patient management under specialist supervision and service protocols
clear communication with patients and care teams
consistent professionalism, documentation discipline, and ethical conduct
The program strengthens:
specialist outpatient and inpatient clinical workflow readiness in dermatology services
diagnostic reasoning and structured case presentation habits
procedural discipline aligned with departmental supervision and hospital policies
teamwork across clinical departments and support units in a teaching hospital setting
Postgraduate learning is supported by institutional academic structures and campus resources.
Medical Education Department: policy decisions for undergraduate teaching and training and a Post Graduate academic committee that advises departments on conducting postgraduate training.
Library and academic support: Central Library access with internet connectivity and HINARI-based journal access, plus extended hours (7:00 AM–11:00 PM on working days; Saturday up to 5:00 PM).
Lecture halls: seven lecture halls accommodating over 150 students each, supporting seminars and academic sessions where applicable.
MD Dermatology is offered with 2 seats under the Kathmandu University program matrix.
MD Dermatology supports specialist pathways in:
hospital-based dermatology services
outpatient specialty practice roles, aligned with regulatory requirements
academic and teaching-hospital service roles, subject to institutional hiring rules and professional registration pathways
Students considering this program often focus on:
limited intake size (2 seats) supporting a focused training cohort
a teaching-hospital environment identified as the centre of clinical teaching activity and a tertiary care facility
postgraduate training support through the Medical Education Department and Post Graduate academic committee
access to library resources and extended study hours to support postgraduate learning
MD Dermatology at College of Medical Sciences (CMS), Bharatpur is a Kathmandu University postgraduate clinical science program offered as M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprocy with 2 seats. Training takes place within CMS Teaching Hospital, identified as the focus of clinical teaching activity and a tertiary care facility for trainees. Applicants should confirm intake-year eligibility, selection steps, fees, and examination rules through official notifications before applying.
MD Dermatology is offered with 2 seats.
The program is under Kathmandu University.
The official title appears as M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprocy.
Clinical teaching is centred in CMS Teaching Hospital, identified as the focus of the college’s clinical teaching activity and a tertiary care facility.
CMS provides a Central Library with journal access through HINARI and extended hours, supporting postgraduate learning and reference needs.
