Kathmandu Medical College

The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is a 4.5 year integrated program followed by a compulsory internship training of one year. The standards and criteria adopted by KMC are in strict adherence to the requirements of Nepal Medical Council and Kathmandu University.

The first two academic years focus on basic medical science with interdepartmental integration as well as clinical and community correlation. A holistic approach to health and health care system in Nepal is taken. The final 2.5 years of the degree are clinically oriented studies conducted at KMC’s related hospitals.

The first year holds 2 years of duration it includes ( Community Medicine & Basic Medicine with Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology )

The second year is holding 1 year duration it includes ( Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, and Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Pediatrics )

The third Year holds 1 ½ year duration it includes ( ENT, Orthopedic, Dentistry, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Radiology, Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine )

Key Highlights

Highest Qualification O/Level A/S Level A/Level Bachelor’s

Note:* Candidate has to reach 17 years of age before 31st December for the MBBS admission.


Established	1997
Program	MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Intake	September
Duration	4.5 Years + 1 Year compulsory rotatory resident internship
Tuition Fee	79,000 USD (Approx. Total Fee)

Entry Criteria

Entry Pathways	Minimum Entry Requirement
Direct Entry Local (Sri-Lankan) Advanced Level or London (Cambridge/Edexcel) Advanced Level	Grades CCC or above. Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

Note:

Students who wish to appear for the ACT16/ERPM in Sri Lanka to obtain the registration on Sri Lanka Medical Council to practice medicine in Sri Lanka should fulfill the Minimum Advanced Level entry criteria (C,C,S for Local A/L Examination and C,C,D for London A/L Examination in the subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics) stipulated by the Sri Lanka medical Council (SLMC).

Why Kathmandu Medical College

• Proven track record of high pass at ACT16/ ERPM in Sri-Lanka
• 4.5 year integrated program followed by an internship training of one year
• Ranked amongst the best private medical colleges in Nepal affiliated to Kathmandu University
• Located at the city center of Kathmandu, the capital – Easy access for clinical hospital and experienced and qualified faculty members
• Highly qualified and experienced teaching staff from Nepal and India – quality and professional academic environment
• KMC Teaching Hospital, the premier super specialty medical institute of Nepal with a diversified patient inflow.
• Comprehensive clinical training to uplift their clinical knowledge
• The academic years are a focus on basic medical science with interdepartmental integration as well as clinical and community correlation.
• Encourages students to gain experience with patients in the medical wards of teaching hospitals
• Academic Exchange Programme/Research Collaboration with universities internationally.
• Complete privilege to attain seminars and CME (Continuing medical education).
• Ability to do the elective programs at KMC.
• Has its own Basic Sciences Building including a community health center. (Caters to long term patients like orthopedic, rehabilitative and geriatric.)
• Has its own Clinical Sciences Building.( OPD faculties, diagnostic area, hospital wards and class rooms)
• Clinical training at the capital’s teaching hospital “KMC Teaching Hospital”
• 850 patients’ attendance per day at KMC Hospital thus variety of case mixes for the students to examine
• KMC runs “Research Grant Programmes”, – Help students interested in certain fields of medicine

Recognition and Accreditation

In particular resonance to “Medical Education” the “Recognition and Accreditation” takes due responsibility in determining the future career prospects and its long term influence. The MBBS programme is fully accredited by following institutions,

• World Health Organization (WHO) – Included in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED)
• Sri-Lanka Medical Council (SLMC)
• General Medical Council (UK)
• Australian Medical Council (Australia)
• Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG of USA)
• College of Physician and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP)

Facilities

• Basic Science Building & community health center – Carries almost long terms patients.
• Clinical Sciences Building – OPD faculties, diagnostic area, hospital wards
• Modern sophisticated equipment, for use in the hospital. (ICU, CCU, NICU, PICU and MICU)
• KMC Teaching Hospital has modern sophisticated equipment like bronchoscopes, ECHO, ECG, endoscopes etc.
• KMC hospital has 9 operating theatres for major & minor operations
• 24×7 – inpatient & outpatient services, casualty services, emergency services, ICU, MICU, ICCU, SICU and etc. (Students can observe and learn)
• The college complex holds with the library, canteen, examination hall, two lecture halls.
• Lecture halls facilitated with audio-visual facility, the seating capacity of the hall is 150.
• Library with 2 sections. (One for Basic Science & other for Clinical Sciences)
• The libraries providing computer-based learning through videos and CD-ROMs.
• Fully fledged Hostels (In-Campus Hostel Facility) separately for girls and boys
• Includes playing fields both Indoor and Outdoor (Sporting facilities, Yoga and etc.)
• Canteen for both students and staff. Operating at college hours.
• KMC providing transport facilities within college premises.

Accommodation

Hostel facility is provided for the benefit of the students at two locations.
Duwakot Hostel

The Duwakot hostel complex accommodates 400 students. The canteen provides both vegetarian and non-vegetarian at hostel premises.

Sinamangal Hostel
KMC has two girls’ hostel at Sinamangal complex. There are two hostels at Sinamangal for girls. All the girl’s students of clinical departments and basic science are accommodated here. A lady warden is responsible for the girl’s hostel. This hostel is located at walking distance from the hospital. All of the students of KMC to stay in the hostel are accommodated here. Mess facilities are available in both hostels.

Why Choose Kathmandu Medical College

* An Authorized Representative of Kathmandu Medical College in Sri-Lanka.
* All service provided by SMC Education for Kathmandu Medical College is with “No Service Fee” (As official agents directly working for SRM Institute of Science & Technology in Sri-Lanka)
* KUMET examination training by SMC Education is a 100% Guarantee on its pass rate.
* SMC Education completes the tasks of
• Applying to the university
• Document submission
• Arranging interview sessions
• Assisting in student visa process
• Assisting in Air ticket arrangements for student and parent.
• University hostel accommodation arrangements
* SMC Education continues the service provided until the student graduates from the university. Hence if any academic or non-academic support is requested, it will be assisted without any delay. (Post-settlement services from Sri-Lanka with the university)
* The student only requires providing all documentation whilst other procedures are overlooked by SMC Education.

Career Outcomes

The career of a doctor involves training further in the medical degree. The MBBS program offered by Kathmandu Medical College is truly an International degree that gives all graduates the chance to study at one of the world’s top medical schools and graduate with a qualification to practice medicine in UK, USA, Australia and etc. As listed on the World Directly of Medical Schools under WHO, Medical qualification of Kathmandu Medical College is recognized by multiple medical boards all around the world hence possibility to take up careers anywhere in the world.

Student who wish to pursue a medical career in Sri-Lanka, could successfully opt for the medical licensing examination of the ACT16 / ERPM (Examination to Register & Practice Medicine in Sri-Lanka)

Training For Licensing Exams

With the objective of “Nurturing Caring Minds for the World” SMC Education assists students to appear for the Medical Licensing Examinations all around the world.

If the graduates wish to practice medicine in Sri Lanka upon successful completion of their medical degree abroad, SMC Education guides the students to find the best ERPM training consultants in Sri lanka to gain necessary competencies required to appear for ERPM/ACT16 exam.

Also SMC Education is affiliated to the best Australian Medical Council Examination trainers in Australia. Thus we would be able to direct the students for such trainers if they wish to appear for the Australian Medical Council Examination (AMC) with the view of practice medicine in Australia.
SMC is affiliated to Kaplan Medical which is the best trainer for United State Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) and our students will be able to take part in these training programs if they wish to practice medicine in the USA.”

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