On completion of the MD in General Practice (MDGP) Residency training programme, the graduate will be able to provide comprehensive and effective management of common health problems including timely emergency and life saving surgeical and obstetrical intervention.
Course Objectives:
On completion of the MDGP, the trainee will be able to meet objectives related to clinical, preventive/community health, managerial, training, communication and professional performance.
Objectives related to clinical performance:
The resident will be able to:
Objectives related to preventive/ community health performance:
The resident will be able to:
Objectives related to managerial performance
The resident will be able to effectively manage the staff and carry out administrative responsibilities of the hospital.
Objectives related to training
The resident will be able to
Objectives related to communication
The resident will be able to:
Objectives related to professional Performance
The resident will:
Evaluation:
The overall assessment shall be based on the combination of the on going internal assessment as well as three annual examination.
Internal Assessment
Following each rotation, a subjective evaluation will be made by the designated preceptor based on performance during the rotation, log book etc. In addition an examination may be conducted by the Dept. of General Practice and/ or respective speciality departments. These assessments will represent 20% of the final marks for theoretical and practical knowledge. Only if the residents pass the internal assessment at the end of rotation, will they be permitted to proceed to the final examination.
Final Assessment
The final assessment will be held at the end of each year. An external examiner will be engaged to ensure quality control. The assessment will be divided into theoretical and practical components.
First Year
Medical Speciality
(Medicine, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics)
Final Internal Total
Assessment Assessment
Theory 80 20 100
Clinical
1 long case 40
2 short cases (ped+Psy)
(20×2) 40 20 100
Oral
Spottings (OSCE) 30
Log book 10 x 100
Viva 60
300
Second Year
Surgical Speciality
(Surgery, Ortho, Obs/ Gynae, FP)
Final Internal Total
Assessment Assessment
Theory 80 20 100
Clinical
4 short cases (Surg, Ortho, Obs, Gyn)
(20×4) 80 20 100
Oral
Spotting (OSCE) 30 100
Log book 10 100
Viva
300
Third Year
General Practice Speciality
(GP & Emergency, Anaesthesia, Eye, ENT, Dental, Forensic)
Final Internal Total
Assessment Assessment
Theory 80 20 100
Clinical
2 Short Case
(20 x 2) 40 20 100
Research Project 40
Oral
Spottings (OSCE) 30 100
Log book 10
Viva 60
300
Pass mark in each 50%
Eligibility Criteria to MDGP in Tribhuvan University
Course Outline:
This rotation schedule attempts to provide trainers with experience in fundamental areas of knowledge as skill development prior to becoming involved in work experiences outside the Kathmandu valley.
First Year Rotation
Second Year (49 weeks)
Third Year (57 weeks)