MS Orthopedics / Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery at Devdaha Medical College is a three-year postgraduate clinical medical program offered by Devdaha Medical College & Research Institute under Kathmandu University (KU).
The program focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Orthopedic practice can involve both non-surgical and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
At Devdaha Medical College, MS Orthopedics / Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery is included in the MD/MS with-experience category. The stated intake is three seats, all in the open category. Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework of the Medical Education Commission, while academic requirements are governed by Kathmandu University.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MS Orthopedics / Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery |
| Level | Postgraduate / Master's |
| Academic Area | Clinical Medical Science |
| College | Devdaha Medical College & Research Institute |
| Location | Bhaluhi, Devdaha-9, Rupandehi, Lumbini Province |
| Affiliation | Kathmandu University |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entrance | MECEE-PG |
| Admission Authority | Medical Education Commission |
| Total Seats | 3 |
| Seat Category | 3 Open |
| Experience Requirement | 1 year |
| Professional Requirement | Medical Council registration |
Kathmandu University's MS in Orthopedics is a three-year postgraduate program offered through its constituent and affiliated medical colleges. It focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
The musculoskeletal system includes structures such as:
bones;
joints;
muscles;
ligaments; and
tendons.
The Devdaha academic context also connects orthopedic surgery with conditions such as fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spinal disorders, and congenital musculoskeletal conditions. Management may involve non-surgical approaches as well as surgical procedures.
The program title used at Devdaha Medical College includes Orthopedics / Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery.
Trauma Surgery is also identified within the college's postgraduate surgical training environment alongside General Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.
This gives the course a clinical context involving both musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. The exact academic and clinical structure follows the Kathmandu University postgraduate curriculum.
MS Orthopedics under Kathmandu University has a duration of three years.
As a postgraduate clinical program, the course follows the applicable academic, clinical training, assessment, examination, and completion requirements of Kathmandu University.
Candidates applying for MS Orthopedics must meet the postgraduate clinical medical eligibility requirements.
The stated requirements include:
MBBS or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal;
registration with the Nepal Medical Council for Nepali candidates;
registration with the respective medical council for foreign candidates;
one year of experience; and
at least 50 percent pass marks in the postgraduate entrance examination conducted by the Medical Education Commission to become eligible for the merit list.
These requirements apply together as part of the postgraduate admission process.
MS Orthopedics / Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery is included in Devdaha Medical College's MD/MS with-experience category.
Kathmandu University's clinical postgraduate framework requires one year of experience. The exception applies to MDGP and MD/MS Basic Medical Sciences, not to MS Orthopedics.
Applicants therefore need to meet the experience condition in addition to holding an eligible medical qualification and professional registration.
Admission follows the postgraduate medical education process administered by the Medical Education Commission (MEC).
The entrance examination for MS Orthopedics is conducted by MEC, and candidate selection follows MEC guidelines.
The admission process includes:
meeting the academic eligibility;
holding the applicable Medical Council registration;
completing the required experience;
appearing in MECEE-PG;
obtaining the required qualifying result;
participating in the MEC merit and matching process; and
completing admission according to the applicable procedures.
The postgraduate medical entrance examination uses single-best-response multiple-choice questions.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Question Type | Single best response MCQs |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Options | Four options |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Clinical Subjects | 115 marks |
| Basic Medical Sciences | 60 marks |
| Other Areas | 25 marks |
| Total | 200 marks |
The examination also includes Community Medicine and Research Methodology, Forensic Medicine, and mandatory continuing professional development areas.
Orthopedics carries 10 marks within the clinical section of the stated postgraduate entrance examination.
The stated intake for MS Orthopedics / Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery at Devdaha Medical College is three seats.
| Seat Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Open | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
All three stated seats are in the open category.
Postgraduate medical seats are determined through the MEC framework and may differ between admission cycles.
Orthopedics deals with musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. The field can involve both conservative and operative treatment approaches.
The Devdaha academic material associates orthopedic practice with conditions such as:
fractures;
arthritis;
sports injuries;
spine disorders; and
congenital musculoskeletal conditions.
Surgical procedures mentioned within this context include joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture repair.
These examples illustrate the clinical scope of orthopedics rather than a complete postgraduate curriculum.
Devdaha Medical College includes Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma Surgery within its postgraduate surgical training environment.
The college also operates a teaching hospital in Bhaluhi, Devdaha, Rupandehi, with inpatient, outpatient, emergency, operation theatre, intensive-care, physiotherapy, and traumatology services.
For an orthopedic postgraduate program, this hospital environment provides the wider clinical setting in which medical and surgical education takes place.
Kathmandu University governs the academic requirements of MS Orthopedics after admission.
These include the applicable:
curriculum;
academic progression;
clinical training requirements;
assessments;
university examinations; and
degree completion.
The Medical Education Commission has a separate role in entrance, merit, matching, and seat allocation.
Professional registration forms part of eligibility for postgraduate clinical medical education.
Nepali candidates must be registered with the Nepal Medical Council. Foreign candidates must meet the applicable registration requirement of their respective medical council.
The admission pathway therefore combines an eligible medical degree, professional registration, experience, MECEE-PG qualification, MEC selection, and Kathmandu University postgraduate study.
MS Orthopedics is relevant to eligible medical graduates interested in musculoskeletal medicine and surgery.
The field involves work related to:
bones and joints;
musculoskeletal injuries;
fractures;
joint disorders;
orthopedic surgery;
trauma-related conditions; and
clinical management of musculoskeletal problems.
Candidates should also be prepared for the clinical and practical demands associated with postgraduate surgical education.
MS Orthopedics is a postgraduate clinical medical program focused on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system disorders and injuries.
The program duration is three years.
MS Orthopedics / Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery at Devdaha Medical College is affiliated with Kathmandu University.
The stated intake is three seats, all in the open category.
Candidates need an MBBS or equivalent recognized qualification, applicable Medical Council registration, one year of experience, and the required result in the MEC postgraduate entrance examination.
Yes. One year of experience is required under the stated postgraduate clinical medical eligibility framework.
Admission follows the MECEE-PG framework administered by the Medical Education Commission.
Candidates must obtain at least 50 percent in the MEC entrance examination to become eligible for the merit list.
The stated MECEE-PG examination contains 200 single-best-response multiple-choice questions and has a duration of three hours.
Orthopedics carries 10 marks within the clinical section of the stated postgraduate entrance examination.
The field focuses on musculoskeletal disorders involving structures such as bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and may include both non-surgical and surgical treatment.
