Program Overview

PROGRAM

Postgraduate

FIELD

School of Medicine & Allied Sciences

DURATION

3 year

LANGUAGE

English

NUMBER OF SEATS

3

MD/MS-Pathology/Clinical Pathology

Program Overview

M.Sc. Clinical Microbiology is a 3 year program, under Institute of Medicine (IOM)-Tribhuvan University. Unlike M.Sc Microbiology program offered by Central Department of Microbiology, this program is of 3 years duration. 

This program is offered in Chitwan Medical College and other affiliated colleges under TU-IOM Such as Maharajgunj Medical Campus. Two seats are allocated to study M.Sc Clinical Microbiology in Chitwan Medical College.

3 Years

of working experience

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

The goal of MD in Pathology programme is to produce specialists in pathology.

Course Objective

  1. The programme aims at producing competent specialists (pathologist) in histopathology, cytopathology and haematopathology, capable of correlating the aetiopathology of the disease with the clinical presentation and interpret the results of investigations.
  2. Produce the pathologist who are also expected to take independent decisions and run a whole time clinical laboratory dignositc services as well as supervise the subordinates.
  3. Produce specialists who are capable of undertaking teaching-learning activities of MBBS students in pathology and research in the related field.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

  • MBBS or equivalent from recognized university with one year compulsory internship.
  • Full registration with Nepal Medical Council.
  • Minimum one year service in approved health institution.

CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS

Eligible candidates should appear for the entrance exam conducted by IOM (It is conducted tentatively on the month of Bhadra according to Nepalese calendar), Exam section and the merit list will be published based on the marks secured in the entrance examination. The candidate selection and admission will then be done following the guidelines set by IOM (on merit basis and post-counseling sessions held by IOM).

Please check notices on website of IOM ( www.iom.edu.np ) for regular updates.

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students should have an eligibility certificate from the concerned authority of their country, a valid student visa (if visa is required to stay in Nepal) and eligibility certificate issued by IoM or Ministry of Education of Nepal.

To get the admission in this programme, along with all other academic documents and proof of nationality, Indian candidate should also submit eligibility certificate issued from Medical Council of India (MCI), New Delhi, India before admission.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

After fulfilling the aforementioned criteria, students have to visit CMC College along with the guardians and have to present the original copies of all the academic certificates. Thereafter, students have to fill up necessary documents and agreement papers as per the rules and requirements of CMC.

MEDICAL FITNESS

Successful candidates will have to undergo medical test by a Medical Board constituted by the College and must be declared fit for final admission.

Exam format

  • Single best response type with Multiple Choice Questions.
  • Four options (A,B,C,D).
  • No. of questions: 200
  • Recall: Understanding: Application: 30:50:20
  • Duration: 3 hours including one-time voluntary toilet break (To be allowed only after an hour).

Weightage

S.No.SubjectsMarks
Clinical
1Medicine18
2Surgery18
3Obstetrics and Gynecology12
4Pediatrics12
5Orthopedics10
6Otorhinolaryngology10
7Opthalmology7
8Anaesthesiology7
9Psychiatry7
10Radiology7
11Dermatology7
Sub-Total 115
Basic Medical Sciences
12Anatomy12
13Physiology12
14Pathology10
15Pharmacology10
16Biochemistry8
17Microbiology8
Sub-Total 60
18Community Medicine + Research Methodology (6+4)10
19Forensic Medicine5
20Questions related to mandatory CPD (Medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, communication skills)10
Total 200

DRESS CODE

Students should be in the prescribed dress code of the institute in college/hospital premises. No student will be allowed to enter the college compound without proper uniform in college days. CMC believes appropriate dressing is important for creation of positive learning environment.

Students of Nursing (Master of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing and BSc Nursing) *

  • Shirt (Light-Cream, Hawk-Design No. 34)
  • Tie (As MBBS-Students’)
  • Pant (Blue Black-Jelbrow or Blue Black-BSLA)
  • Black Shoe

[*Dress-code for Nursing Students while in clinical practice at hospitals– ]

Students-MBBS/BDS

  • Shirt (Sky Blue)
  • Tie
  • Pant (Blue Black-Jelbrow or Blue Black-BSLA)
  • Black Shoe
  • White Socks

Dress-code for Nursing Students while in clinical practice at hospitals – Dark Blue Scrub

Students-BSc MIT

  • Shirt (Light-Purple, Hawk-Design No. 69)
  • Tie
  • Pant (Blue Black-Jelbrow or Blue Black-BSLA)
  • Black Shoe
  • White Socks

Students-BMLT

  • Shirt (Light Greenish/ Ash, Hawk-Design No. 32)
  • Tie (As MBBS-Students’)
  • Pant (Blue Black-Jelbrow or Blue Black-BSLA)
  • Black Shoe
  • White Socks

*College will announce the date for winter and summer dress. 

CONTACT DETAILS

Email : admission@cmc.edu.np
Hospital
Bharatpur-10, Chitwan
Phone:(+977) 056-493555

College
Kailashnagar, Bharatpur-5, Chitwan
Phone:(+977) 056-493111