MD/MS-Orthopedics/Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery

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.

PROGRAM

POSTGRADUATE

FIELD

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & ALLIED SCIENCE

DURATION

3 YEARS

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

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 JMC 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 JMC.

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.	Subjects	Marks
Clinical
1	Medicine	18
2	Surgery	18
3	Obstetrics and Gynecology	12
4	Pediatrics	12
5	Orthopedics	10
6	Otorhinolaryngology	10
7	Opthalmology	7
8	Anaesthesiology	7
9	Psychiatry	7
10	Radiology	7
11	Dermatology	7
Sub-Total		115
Basic Medical Sciences
12	Anatomy	12
13	Physiology	12
14	Pathology	10
15	Pharmacology	10
16	Biochemistry	8
17	Microbiology	8
	Sub-Total	60
18	Community Medicine + Research Methodology (6+4)	10
19	Forensic Medicine	5
20	Questions related to mandatory CPD (Medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, communication skills)	10
Total		200