MD in Radio Diagnosis at Maharajgunj Medical Campus (MMC), Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, is a three-year postgraduate medical program under the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University. TU-IOM also identifies the program as MD Radiodiagnosis or MD Diagnostic Radiology.
The program is designed to develop competence in clinical radiology, radiological sciences, imaging technology, interpretation of diagnostic studies, radiation-safety principles, and professional responsibility in radiological services. Radiology is an established academic department at Maharajgunj Medical Campus.
MMC is a constituent campus of the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University under Tribhuvan University.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD in Radio Diagnosis |
| TU-IOM title | MD Radiodiagnosis / MD Diagnostic Radiology |
| Level | Postgraduate medical program |
| Institution | Maharajgunj Medical Campus |
| Location | Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Institute | Institute of Medicine |
| University | Tribhuvan University |
| Department | Radiology |
| Duration: | 3 years |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Admission framework | Medical Education Commission |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council |
Diagnostic Radiology forms an important part of patient investigation and clinical management. The MD program places its main emphasis on developing competence in clinical radiology together with an understanding of radiological science and technology.
The residency is intended to prepare doctors who can independently perform and interpret radiological investigations and imaging studies within the competence expected from postgraduate training.
Radiation safety is also a defined part of the program objectives. Residents are expected to understand radiological hazards and develop the ability to minimize and prevent risks associated with radiological investigations and imaging procedures.
The course also aims to develop professional leadership in the field of radiology.
The stated goal of the program is to contribute to quality radiological services by producing trained radiologists.
After completing the three-year residency, graduates are expected to be:
The program therefore combines clinical interpretation with technical understanding and safety awareness.
Duration: 3 years
TU-IOM identifies MD Radiodiagnosis as a three-year postgraduate program.
The training period is intended to develop the resident's competence in clinical radiology and knowledge of the scientific and technological principles that support diagnostic imaging.
The curriculum positions the MD examination as the completion point of the basic postgraduate radiology training program, with advanced specialty training forming a possible subsequent academic direction.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal.
The eligibility requirements include:
The general experience exemption applies to MDGP and MD/MS programs in Basic Medical Sciences. MD Radiodiagnosis is not included in that stated exemption.
Admission follows the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination for Postgraduate Level (MECEE-PG) conducted under the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates must meet the academic and professional eligibility requirements and obtain at least 50% in the entrance examination.
Admission then proceeds according to the applicable merit, priority, matching, scholarship, and seat-allocation framework.
Seat numbers are determined for individual admission cycles and may change according to prevailing MEC decisions.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Question type | Single best response MCQs |
| Options | Four: A, B, C, D |
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Recall : Understanding : Application | 30 : 50 : 20 |
| Minimum qualifying score | 50% |
The examination includes a one-time voluntary toilet break permitted after the first hour.
MECEE-PG assesses the wider MBBS knowledge base rather than Radio Diagnosis alone.
Clinical subjects account for 115 marks.
| Clinical Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 18 |
| Surgery | 18 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | 12 |
| Pediatrics | 12 |
| Orthopedics | 10 |
| Otorhinolaryngology | 10 |
| Ophthalmology | 7 |
| Anaesthesiology | 7 |
| Psychiatry | 7 |
| Radiology | 7 |
| Dermatology | 7 |
Basic Medical Sciences account for another 60 marks through Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology.
The remaining 25 marks cover Community Medicine and Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory CPD areas such as medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, and communication skills.
Radiology therefore carries 7 marks within the common postgraduate medical entrance examination.
Radiation hazards and risk reduction are specifically included in the objectives of MD Radiodiagnosis.
Residents are expected to understand the risks associated with radiological investigations and imaging studies and apply appropriate measures to minimize or prevent those risks.
This safety component sits alongside clinical interpretation and technical knowledge rather than being treated as a separate concern.
Radiology is one of the established academic departments at Maharajgunj Medical Campus.
The campus also includes departments such as Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Paediatrics, and other medical specialties that form the wider academic environment of postgraduate medical education.
MMC formally includes MD Radiodiagnosis among its postgraduate medical programs.
The campus also conducts BSc Medical Imaging Technology, providing a separate allied health academic program related to radiography and medical imaging technology.
MD in Radio Diagnosis is a three-year postgraduate medical program.
TU-IOM uses MD Radiodiagnosis and MD Diagnostic Radiology in its postgraduate course information.
Applicants require an MBBS or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution, applicable medical council registration, one year of experience, and qualification through the postgraduate entrance process.
Yes. Admission follows the Medical Education Commission postgraduate common entrance framework.
Candidates must obtain at least 50% in the entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
The course aims to develop competence in performing and interpreting radiological investigations and imaging studies, understanding radiological sciences and technology, managing radiological hazards, and providing professional leadership in radiology.
No. Radiology carries 7 marks, while the examination also covers other clinical subjects, Basic Medical Sciences, Community Medicine, Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory CPD topics.
