PROGRAM

Postgraduate

FIELD

School of Medicine & Allied Sciences

DURATION

3 year

LANGUAGE

English

NUMBER OF SEATS

4

MD/MS-Orthopedics/Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery

This course is designed to produce specialist in orthopedic and trauma surgery, who will have adequate knowledge and skills in orthopaedic & trauma surgery and can recognize and deal safely with a wide range of orthopedic and trauma problems as consultants.

Program Overview

This course is designed to produce specialist in orthopedic and trauma surgery, who will have adequate knowledge and skills in orthopaedic & trauma surgery and can recognize and deal safely with a wide range of orthopedic and trauma problems as consultants.

After passing part III examination the candidate will be conferred the degree of MS in Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery.

3 Years

of working experience

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

At the end of the four-year training, the students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate broad understanding of fundamental principles of orthopedic and trauma surgery
  • Posses adequate knowledge of relevant basic sciences and para-clinical subjects
  • Diagnose common clinical problems in orthopedic and trauma surgery
  • Carry out pre-operate work-up and post operative management of orthopedic and trauma problems (elective and emergency)
  • Perform resuscitation and related emergency procedures in orthopedic and trauma surgery patients
  • Provide first line surgical intervention in all types of orthopedic and trauma surgery
  • Perform independently different surgical procedures in orthopedic and trauma surgery
  • Provide training to undergraduate and mid level health workers in orthopedic and trauma surgical procedures
  • Carry out research activities in orthopedic & trauma surgery problems and publish

ADMISSION CRITERIA

  • MBBS or equivalent from institutions recognized by the government of Nepal.
  • Registered in Nepal Medical Council.
  • Registered in the respective medical council of the applicant's own country for foreign candidates.
  • One year experience (Except for MDGP and MD/MS in Basic Medical Sciences excluded).
  • Candidates should score a minimum of 50% (Pass marks) in the Entrance Examination conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be on the merit list.

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-Total60
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

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE

Method of Training:

  1. The post graduate student will go through four years of full time residential training.
  2. Postgraduate residents will be encouraged to become self-directed learners. Teachers. Preceptors will function as guide only.
  3. Postgraduate resident will be the first person on duty in Unit/dept. twice a week.
  4. Private practice is not permitted.
  5. Take responsibility in OPD & inpatients as full time resident.
  6. Take primary responsibility for the investigation and pre and post operative care.
  7. Regularly assist in major surgical operations and gradually move from minor to major operations under supervision.
  8. They will actively participate in all departmental and unit academic activities.
  9. Guidance will provided in basic science subjects by the teachers of basic science departments of Institute of Medicine and designated preceptor and teacher in related subject. One preceptor will take only one PG student in one year.

The academic activities will be as follows:

  1. Demonstrations & guidance in basic science, (Clinical epidemiology and medical ethics First Year
  2. Presentation of assigned topic Once a week
  3. Journal club Once a week
  4. Group discussions Once a week
  5. Beside clinical teaching Twice a week
  6. Clinico-pathological conference Once a week
  7. Radiological demonstration Once a week

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