The MS Clinical Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery program at Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre in Pokhara is offered under the affiliation of Tribhuvan University. It is a three-year postgraduate residency program designed for medical graduates who want advanced specialist training in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. The course is structured to build higher-level knowledge, surgical skill, clinical judgment, and professional attitude for the management and prevention of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck diseases.
At Gandaki Medical College, the program is delivered within a broader medical and health science environment that includes teaching hospital services, academic departments, laboratories, library and internet facilities, hostel arrangements, cafeteria services, and student support systems. This setting supports specialist training through clinical exposure, academic discussion, supervised surgical development, research work, and resident-level responsibility within a multidisciplinary institution in Pokhara.
Offered at Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre, Pokhara
Affiliated with Tribhuvan University
Academic level: Postgraduate degree
Duration: 3 years
Entrance examination: MECEE-PG
Full-time residential residency training
Focused on otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery
Includes basic science, thesis or dissertation work, and final clinical assessment
Requires regular duty participation and minimum attendance for final examination eligibility
Admission follows the postgraduate framework used through the Medical Education Commission
The MS Clinical Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery program follows a three-year postgraduate structure designed to prepare higher specialist doctors in ORL and head and neck surgery. The training combines relevant basic sciences, pathology, clinical decision-making, surgical skill development, and academic progression. The course is intended to support both specialist patient care and broader service organization within the field.
The final examination structure consists of three main parts:
Part I: Basic Science
Part II: Thesis or Dissertation Writing
Part III: Final Examination
The basic science phase is conducted by the end of the first year. The final academic structure also includes theory, clinical long and short cases, and oral examination. The available course context identifies the following final examination components:
Theory related to Clinical Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Theory related to recent advances in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Clinical long and short cases
Oral examination including viva voce
Train higher specialist doctors in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Develop sufficient knowledge, skill, and attitude for the management of ORL and head and neck diseases
Strengthen understanding of relevant basic sciences, pathology, and allied subjects
Prepare residents to diagnose and manage ORL and head and neck diseases
Develop competence in common surgical procedures in the specialty
Prepare residents to recognize and manage ORL and head and neck emergencies
Support the ability to conduct and supervise clinical research
Strengthen the ability to recognize preventable diseases and support preventive measures
Build effective communication with patients, relatives, attendants, and colleagues
Encourage self-directed learning and continued academic growth
The scope of this program extends across clinical diagnosis, surgical management, emergency response, prevention, research, community service, hospital-based service organization, and interdisciplinary collaboration in ORL and head and neck care. It is suited to medical graduates who want structured postgraduate specialization in a surgical field that combines operative work with clinical judgment, public health relevance, and academic responsibility.
At Gandaki Medical College, this scope is supported by a teaching hospital environment connected with broader medical education. The program is relevant for candidates who want to work in specialist ENT and head and neck services, contribute to surgical and clinical care, take part in academic medicine, and build capacity for research and service organization within hospital and community settings.
Graduates of the program are expected to be able to:
Gather clinical information, diagnose, and manage ORL and head and neck diseases
Perform common surgical procedures in the specialty
Recognize and manage ORL and head and neck emergencies
Conduct and supervise clinical research in the field
Identify preventable diseases and support preventive action
Organize community activities and mobile camps related to ORL and head and neck health
Function effectively as a member of an ORL and head and neck surgery team
Communicate effectively with colleagues from different specialties
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and attendants
Recognize professional limits and refer patients appropriately when required
Clinical diagnosis of ORL and head and neck diseases
Common surgical procedures in ORL and head and neck surgery
Emergency management in the specialty
Applied basic science and pathology related to specialist training
Clinical research and thesis or dissertation work
Community-based service organization and mobile camp participation
Interdisciplinary communication and team coordination
Patient counseling and prognosis communication
Logbook-based clinical skill development
Problem-solving in patient management
The program follows a full-time residential residency model designed around specialist clinical training, supervised surgical development, academic discussion, and self-directed learning. Residents are expected to remain regular in their duties and take part in the academic and service responsibilities of the program throughout the training period.
Self-directed learning
Small group discussion
Journal club
Seminar
Problem-solving exercises
Clerking, case presentation, and case discussion
Demonstration of examination methods
Demonstration of diseases and signs
Development of surgical skills under supervision in hospital settings and mobile camps
Video and audio presentation
Slide presentation
Demonstration using models, charts, still photographs, and radiological films
Logbook maintenance for clinical skills
Medical audit for clinical skills
Thesis review
Graduates of the program may move toward roles such as:
Otorhinolaryngology specialist
Head and neck surgery specialist
Hospital-based ENT and head and neck consultant
Specialist in ORL emergency care
Academic faculty in ENT and head and neck surgery
Clinical trainer for medical students and residents
Research-oriented specialist in the field
Community and outreach service organizer in ORL and head and neck health
Multidisciplinary surgical team member or service leader
Admission and selection follow the national postgraduate medical education framework. Candidates are required to qualify through MECEE-PG and the merit-based admission process applied to postgraduate medical programs.
The program is offered under the affiliation of Tribhuvan University
It provides structured three-year postgraduate residency training in ORL and head and neck surgery
The course combines basic science, clinical management, surgical skill development, research, and final clinical assessment
Residents study in a teaching hospital environment in Pokhara
The training supports both hospital-based specialist work and community service activities
The college supports learning through laboratories, library and internet facilities, hostel arrangements, cafeteria services, and student support systems
Admission follows the postgraduate framework used through the Medical Education Commission
The wider academic setting includes medicine and multiple other health science programs
Admission to MS Clinical Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Gandaki Medical College follows the integrated postgraduate admission framework used in Nepal.
Complete MBBS or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal
Hold registration with the Nepal Medical Council
Foreign candidates must hold registration with the respective medical council of their own country
Complete one year of experience, except for the stated excluded categories
Appear in MECEE-PG
Secure at least 50 percent marks in the entrance examination to be eligible for the merit list
Complete admission through the merit-based selection process
Applicants selected for admission are required to submit documents consistent with the postgraduate eligibility and admission framework, including:
MBBS or equivalent academic qualification records
Nepal Medical Council registration documents
Medical council registration documents for foreign candidates
Experience-related records where required
MECEE-PG-related admission records
Identity documents required during admission processing
The entrance examination for admission is MECEE-PG. It follows a single best response multiple-choice format with four options for each question. The paper includes 200 questions and is conducted over three hours, including a one-time voluntary toilet break after one hour. The cognitive ratio is structured as recall, understanding, and application in the proportion of 30:50:20. Candidates must secure at least 50 percent marks to be eligible for the merit list.
The entrance weightage includes clinical sciences, basic medical sciences, community medicine with research methodology, forensic medicine, and mandatory continuing professional development areas such as medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, and communication skills. Otorhinolaryngology carries a defined weight within the clinical section of the entrance structure.
Program evaluation includes regular monitoring of resident progress by the subject committee. Knowledge and understanding are assessed through multiple-choice questions, short structured questions, essays, and oral examination. Clinical skills are evaluated through long case presentation, short case presentation, and objectively structured clinical examination. Technical skills are reviewed through models and logbook records. Problem-solving is evaluated through patient management questions. A minimum of 80 percent attendance is required to be eligible to appear in the final examination.
The MS Clinical Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery program at Gandaki Medical College offers a structured postgraduate pathway for medical graduates seeking advanced specialist training in ENT and head and neck surgery. Its three-year design combines clinical management, surgical skill development, research work, academic discussion, and final professional assessment within a full-time residency model.
For candidates seeking postgraduate ORL and head and neck surgery education in Pokhara within the Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre environment, the program provides a clear route through entrance-based selection, merit-based admission, and specialist academic and clinical development.
The program runs for three years.
The program is affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
Admission to the program requires MECEE-PG.
Applicants must have completed MBBS or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Nepal, hold the required medical council registration, and meet the applicable experience condition.
Yes. The training is designed to develop competence in common surgical procedures and the recognition and management of ORL and head and neck emergencies.
No. Residents are not allowed to engage in private practice during the training period.
A minimum of 80 percent attendance is required to be eligible to appear in the final examination.
Residents take part in self-directed learning, small group discussions, journal clubs, seminars, case presentations, problem-solving exercises, demonstrations, logbook-based learning, and thesis review.
