PROGRAM

Postgraduate

FIELD

School of Medicine & Allied Sciences

DURATION

3 year

LANGUAGE

English

NUMBER OF SEATS

2

MD/MS-Psychiatry

MD psychiatry programme was started by Department of Psychiatry & Mental Health of Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine in 1977. The candidates who pass the examination will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Psychiatry by Tribhuvan University.

Program Overview

MD psychiatry programme was started by Department of Psychiatry & Mental Health of Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine in 1977. The candidates who pass the examination will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Psychiatry by Tribhuvan University.

3 Years

of working experience

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

  • Manage independently mental health problems of all types.
  • Diagnose mental health problem by collecting information from the patients and relatives, physical examination and available diagosticprocedures and facilities.
  • Demonstrate an adequate knowledge, skills and attitude for the development of mental health services.
  • Arrange and/or conducts appropriate in service training for hospital staff and community health personal of all levels in matters concerning mental health.
  • Independently and efficiently organized mental health services of defined geographical area or group of persons.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and act consistently within healthcare objectives of HMG Nepal.
  • Work in multi-disciplinary team of related professionals and act as leader.
  • Maintain personal and professional standards of international level.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

  • Bachelor's degree in related subjects or B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology or BMLT or B.Sc. Laboratory Medicine, MBBS/BDS or its equivalent.
  • Registered in respective professional council
  • Candidates should score a minimum of 50% marks (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.

Evaluation:

General guidelines of the Institute of Medicine will be followed in relation to evaluation. Evaluation will be based on theory, thesis and practical/clinical examinations. These are as follows:

First Year:

Paper IPaper IIPaper III
Basic Neuroscience & Neuropathology
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Behavioral Sciences
Psychopathology/Phenomenology
Basic Science Clinical/Practical

Second Year (Thesis):

As part of requirement, the candidate will have to undertake a research work under guidance of the faculty and write a thesis. Dissertation work should preferably be completed and submitted six months ahead of the anticipated date of MD final examination. The candidate will not be allowed to sit for final examination unless the thesis has been accepted.

Third Year:
 

Theory:
- General Psychiatry
- Child & Adolecent Psychiatry
- Neuropsychiatry
- Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Community and Social Psychiatry
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Psychopharmacology and
- Other Treatment Methods.
 

Practical/ Clinical:

At the end of 3 years residency programme, a practical/clinical assessment will be made.

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