MD Internal Medicine at Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), Pokhara is a three-year postgraduate medical program under Kathmandu University (KU).
Internal Medicine is included in the Clinical Science MD/MS group. The specialty covers diseases affecting internal organs and body systems, with emphasis on diagnosis and non-surgical medical management.
At MCOMS, postgraduate clinical education is connected with the hospital-based academic setting at Phulbari, Pokhara. Internal Medicine is among the clinical departments represented in the teaching hospital environment.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Internal Medicine |
| Level | Postgraduate medical degree |
| Institution | Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), Pokhara |
| University | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Academic group | Clinical Science |
| Admission authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Entrance framework | MECEE-PG / MEC postgraduate entrance |
| Experience requirement | 1 year of clinical experience |
| Stated seat allocation | 3 open seats |
| Registration | Nepal Medical Council registration required |
| Research | Thesis, research methodology, and basic biostatistics |
MD Internal Medicine is a three-year postgraduate program conducted by Kathmandu University through its constituent and affiliated medical colleges.
The postgraduate curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical and clinical skills. Residents are also expected to understand the applied basic sciences relevant to Internal Medicine and develop competence in the diagnosis and management of problems within the specialty.
Kathmandu University governs the academic and examination framework, while MCOMS provides the clinical and institutional setting for training.
Candidates applying for MD Internal Medicine must hold an MBBS or equivalent degree in modern medicine from an institution meeting the applicable recognition requirements.
The Clinical Science eligibility framework requires one year of clinical experience after obtaining Nepal Medical Council registration. Registration with the Nepal Medical Council is required for Nepalese candidates.
Foreign candidates must meet the corresponding medical council registration requirements applicable to them. The course-specific criteria also require candidates to qualify through the postgraduate entrance examination conducted by the Medical Education Commission.
Admission is conducted through the Medical Education Commission (MEC).
Candidates must appear in the applicable postgraduate medical entrance examination and take part in the MEC merit and selection process. The stated course criteria require a minimum score of 50 percent in the entrance examination for eligibility to enter the merit list.
MCOMS also places its MD/MS admissions under the MEC process. Selected candidates complete the required Kathmandu University and institutional admission procedures before beginning academic classes.
The postgraduate entrance examination uses single-best-response multiple-choice questions.
The stated format contains 200 questions with four options per question and a duration of three hours. The recall, understanding, and application distribution is 30:50:20.
Clinical subjects account for 115 marks. Internal Medicine, listed as Medicine in the entrance weightage, carries 18 marks. Basic Medical Sciences account for 60 marks, while Community Medicine and Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory CPD topics make up the remaining components.
The finalized MCOMS postgraduate structure assigns three seats to MD Internal Medicine, all under the open category.
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total Seats | 3 |
| Open Seats | 3 |
Medical postgraduate seat numbers are determined through the applicable MEC process. The stated allocation should therefore be read as an admission-cycle determination rather than a permanently fixed annual intake.
Internal Medicine is a clinical specialty, so postgraduate learning combines medical knowledge with supervised clinical work and patient management.
The wider MD/MS objectives at MCOMS require residents to demonstrate theoretical knowledge, practical skills, understanding of relevant basic sciences, patient-safety awareness, ethical practice, medical record keeping, and the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
Residents are also expected to relate their specialty to national health needs and continue developing their knowledge through self-directed and continuing professional learning.
Research forms part of the MD/MS curriculum.
The postgraduate framework includes thesis writing, research methodology, basic biostatistics, evidence-based learning, and critical analysis of scientific literature.
Residents are expected to undertake research related to their subject and use scientific literature as part of postgraduate academic work.
Postgraduate training also includes communication skills, professional attitudes, behavioral and ethical considerations, and the use of information and communication technology.
The MD/MS objectives include participation in medical education and the ability to teach or support other members of the health sciences team. Residents are also expected to develop skills for interprofessional and multidisciplinary work.
Entry to the program requires the applicable Medical Council registration.
For Nepalese medical graduates, the relevant professional body is the Nepal Medical Council.
Academic admission through MEC, postgraduate study under Kathmandu University, and professional registration are separate but connected parts of the training pathway.
MD Internal Medicine is a three-year postgraduate medical program.
The program operates under Kathmandu University.
Candidates must hold an MBBS or equivalent modern medical degree meeting the applicable recognition requirements.
Yes. The Clinical Science eligibility framework requires one year of clinical experience after Nepal Medical Council registration.
Admission follows the MEC postgraduate medical entrance framework, commonly referred to as MECEE-PG.
Candidates must secure at least 50 percent in the applicable MEC entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
The stated allocation is three open seats. Seat numbers remain subject to the applicable MEC determination.
Yes. The postgraduate curriculum includes thesis writing, research methodology, basic biostatistics, evidence-based learning, and critical analysis of scientific literature.
Yes. Nepal Medical Council registration forms part of the Clinical Science postgraduate eligibility requirements for Nepalese candidates.
