The MD Anaesthesiology at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) is a postgraduate Clinical Science program under Kathmandu University. The specialty focuses on the study and application of anaesthesia and pain relief in surgical settings.
Applicants need an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University, one year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council registration, and registration with the Nepal Medical Council. Admission follows the Medical Education Commission postgraduate entrance and selection framework through MECEE-PG.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Anaesthesiology |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Academic group | Clinical Science |
| Institution | Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences |
| University | Kathmandu University |
| Location | Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal |
| Academic focus | Anaesthesia and pain relief in surgical settings |
| Qualifying degree | MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine |
| Clinical experience | 1 year after Nepal Medical Council registration |
| Professional registration | Nepal Medical Council registration required |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Entrance authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Reference seats | 3 |
| Degree award | Kathmandu University |
MD Anaesthesiology is one of the postgraduate medical programs offered at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS).
KUSMS is the School of Medical Sciences of Kathmandu University in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok. Within the KUSMS MD/MS structure, Anaesthesiology is classified under Clinical Science.
Its academic focus is the study and application of anaesthesia and pain relief in surgical settings. The program therefore represents postgraduate clinical specialization after completion of general medical education and the professional requirements associated with Clinical Science admission.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University.
Clinical Science applicants must also meet these requirements:
One year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council registration
Registration with the Nepal Medical Council
Anaesthesiology falls within the Clinical Science group to which these eligibility requirements apply.
The admission pathway therefore begins after completion of the qualifying medical degree, professional registration, and the required period of clinical experience.
Admission follows the postgraduate medical education framework administered by the Medical Education Commission (MEC).
Entrance: MECEE-PG
The Medical Education Commission, Government of Nepal, conducts the entrance examination for MD/MS programs, and selection follows the applicable MEC guidelines.
The admission framework includes applicable provisions for:
Postgraduate entrance examination
Eligibility
Merit and selection
Matching
Seat allocation
Scholarship provisions
Admission procedures
After admission, students enter the Kathmandu University academic system.
Reference seats: 3
The KUSMS program context identifies three reference seats for MD Anaesthesiology.
Postgraduate medical seats are determined within the Medical Education Commission framework. The reference figure represents the stated program intake and may vary according to the applicable seat determination.
The curriculum, examinations, academic requirements, and degree award for MD Anaesthesiology follow Kathmandu University rules and regulations.
| Academic stage | Governing framework |
|---|---|
| Entrance and selection | Medical Education Commission |
| Curriculum | Kathmandu University |
| Academic examinations | Kathmandu University |
| Degree requirements | Kathmandu University |
| Degree award | Kathmandu University |
| Professional regulation | Nepal Medical Council |
MECEE-PG belongs to the admission process, while examinations after enrollment form part of the Kathmandu University postgraduate program.
Anaesthesiology is grouped with other Clinical Science subjects in the KUSMS MD/MS structure, including Dermatology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Oto-rhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry, and Radio Diagnosis.
This classification distinguishes Anaesthesiology from Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine subjects such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Physiology.
KUSMS operates within the Kathmandu University–Dhulikhel Hospital institutional setting. Dhulikhel Hospital serves as the university hospital for constituent medical programs.
The school also has basic-science facilities at Chaukot in the Panauti area, including laboratories, lecture halls, Problem-Based Learning classrooms, audio-visual facilities, and a library.
For MD Anaesthesiology, the university-hospital setting forms part of the wider environment for postgraduate Clinical Science education.
Applicants already need registration with the Nepal Medical Council as part of the Clinical Science eligibility requirements.
The postgraduate degree and professional registration serve separate purposes. Kathmandu University governs the academic program and degree award, while professional medical practice remains subject to the applicable Nepal Medical Council framework.
MD Anaesthesiology is a postgraduate Clinical Science program under Kathmandu University focusing on anaesthesia and pain relief in surgical settings.
Applicants need an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution recognized by Kathmandu University.
Yes. Applicants need one year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council registration.
Yes. Registration with the Nepal Medical Council is part of the stated eligibility requirements for Clinical Science MD/MS admission.
Admission follows MECEE-PG under the Medical Education Commission postgraduate entrance framework.
The Medical Education Commission conducts the MD/MS entrance examination, and selection follows applicable MEC guidelines.
The reference intake is three seats. Seat determination operates within the applicable Medical Education Commission framework.
Yes. Anaesthesiology is included within the Clinical Science group of the KUSMS MD/MS program.
Kathmandu University awards the degree through Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences.
