Offering Colleges (2)
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) is running the M.Ch Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery program at Kathmandu University, and its affiliated colleges constitute the program.
The entrance Test for the M.Ch CTVS program is conducted by the Medical Education Commission (MEC), Government of Nepal, and candidate selection is done as per MEC guidelines by MEC.
The total Fee for M.Ch CTVS in 2024 is NRs 25,90,000 for Nepali students. Students of foreign nationality must pay 1.6 times the fee of Nepalese students.
Eligibility
- MS General Surgery or equivalent - Candidate with MS (For example: MS Urology, MS Neurosurgery etc.) shall be eligible only in MCh program in the respective subject.
- Specialty Registration in Nepal Medical Council (or Medical Council of the respective country)
Admission Criteria
Examination Format
- Question type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questions b. Option: Four options (A, B, C, D)
- Number of questions: 200 (no negative marking)
- Full marks: 200
- Pass Marks: 100
- Duration: 3 hours
Weightage
|
S. No. |
Area |
Content/Domain |
No. of Questions |
|
1 |
Applied Basic Medical Science |
Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology and toxicology, Physiology. |
20 |
|
2 |
General Surgery |
General Surgical Principles: Ffluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance • Wound, sepsis, • Shock, Systemic response to injuries, • Trauma, • Surgical emergencies, • Pre and post operative management, • Pain management • Transfusion Applied Surgical Anatomy, Genetics and Embryology, Nutrition, Palliative care. |
60 |
|
3 |
Subspecialty subjects |
Urology, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, GI Surgery, Paediatric surgery. |
90 |
|
4 |
|
Research and Biostatistics, Medical Ethics and Good medical practice, Medical Education, Communication skills, Medicolegal issues. |
30 |
|
|
|
Total |
200 |