Pediatric surgery is the youngest subspecialty of surgery. National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) introduced Pediatric Surgery in Nepal from 2021 AD. Pediatric surgery is an extensive specialty in which one aims to become an expert in the surgery of every organ of the body. Neonatal surgery is the flagship subspecialty of Pediatric Surgery.
Number of seats in MCH in Paediatric Surgery at National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) for the academic year 2077/78 is one (1).
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 |