Manipal College of Medical Sciences
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS) is the first private medical school
in Nepal
. Established in 1994 and located in Pokhara
, the school is affiliated with Kathmandu University
. The school is the result of a collaboration between the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG)and the Government of Nepal.
. The basic sciences campus is located at Deep Heights, and 1st and 2nd year courses are taught there. The clinical campus with the teaching hospital, is located at Fulbari, Pokhara, overlooking the Annapurna mountain range.
The course is divided into 9 semesters, each of 6 months duration (4.5 years). The first four semesters are devoted to the training in basic sciences, which comprises the following subjects:
The basic science training takes place at Deep Campus. Only after passing all the subjects of basic sciences, a student is promoted to the clinical aspect of the course.
The next five semesters are devoted to the study of clinical sciences, and are held at Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara. The students are intensively trained and evaluated. The third year university examinations are held at the end of the 7th semester, and include the following subjects:
Only after the successful completion of all 4 subjects of the III year, a student is allowed to appear for the final year examinations which consist of:
(MTH) is a 700-bedded hospital, located at Phulbari, Pokhara. The hospital building is 5 storeyed which houses an extensive medical library, students classrooms, a canteen, the main atrium, an auditorium along with out patient departments and in patient wards. All the medical students and faculty stay close by in other such separate buildings, a girls' hostel, a boys' hostel and the teachers' quarters.
Medical school
A medical school is a tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches medicine. Degree programs offered at medical schools often include Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Bachelor/Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, master's degree, or other post-secondary...
in Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
. Established in 1994 and located in Pokhara
Pokhara
Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City is the second largest city of Nepal. Pokhara is city of close to 350,000 inhabitants in central Nepal located at 28.25°N, 83.99°E, which is the centre of the country from east to west or from north to south, 198 km west of Kathmandu or 90 km west of Mugling, and...
, the school is affiliated with Kathmandu University
Kathmandu University
Kathmandu University is the third oldest university in Nepal located in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok District, about 35Km east of Kathmandu. KU was established in 1991 with the motto "Quality Education for Leadership"...
. The school is the result of a collaboration between the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG)and the Government of Nepal.
Administration
The administrative block is located at Deep Heights, the campus for Basic Sciences.- Dean: Brig. Dr. B. M. Nagpal
- Director Academics (Clinical Sciences): Dr. V. M. Alurkar
- Director Academics (Basic Sciences): Brig. Dr. O. P. Talwar
- Director (Basic Sciences): Lt. Col. Dr. S. Gokhale
- Hospital Director: Dr. P. K. Chakrabarty
Location
MCOMS has two locations in PokharaPokhara
Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City is the second largest city of Nepal. Pokhara is city of close to 350,000 inhabitants in central Nepal located at 28.25°N, 83.99°E, which is the centre of the country from east to west or from north to south, 198 km west of Kathmandu or 90 km west of Mugling, and...
. The basic sciences campus is located at Deep Heights, and 1st and 2nd year courses are taught there. The clinical campus with the teaching hospital, is located at Fulbari, Pokhara, overlooking the Annapurna mountain range.
MBBS
It is considered as the best private medical college in Nepal. 130 students are enrolled annually(recently from 2010). The majority of the students are of Nepalese and Indian origin. Students from other nations such as: Sri Lanka, United States of America(NRI), Canada(NRI), etc. are also enrolled. Many elective students visit from American and European Universities and have the opportunity for hands on training as well as indulging in the beauty and serenity of Nepal. It is one of the best choices amongst the medical colleges in Nepal.The course is divided into 9 semesters, each of 6 months duration (4.5 years). The first four semesters are devoted to the training in basic sciences, which comprises the following subjects:
- AnatomyAnatomyAnatomy is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things. It is a general term that includes human anatomy, animal anatomy , and plant anatomy...
- BiochemistryBiochemistryBiochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes...
- Community Medicine-Part I
- MicrobiologyMicrobiologyMicrobiology is the study of microorganisms, which are defined as any microscopic organism that comprises either a single cell , cell clusters or no cell at all . This includes eukaryotes, such as fungi and protists, and prokaryotes...
- PathologyPathologyPathology is the precise study and diagnosis of disease. The word pathology is from Ancient Greek , pathos, "feeling, suffering"; and , -logia, "the study of". Pathologization, to pathologize, refers to the process of defining a condition or behavior as pathological, e.g. pathological gambling....
- PharmacologyPharmacologyPharmacology is the branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of drug action. More specifically, it is the study of the interactions that occur between a living organism and chemicals that affect normal or abnormal biochemical function...
- PhysiologyPhysiologyPhysiology is the science of the function of living systems. This includes how organisms, organ systems, organs, cells, and bio-molecules carry out the chemical or physical functions that exist in a living system. The highest honor awarded in physiology is the Nobel Prize in Physiology or...
The basic science training takes place at Deep Campus. Only after passing all the subjects of basic sciences, a student is promoted to the clinical aspect of the course.
The next five semesters are devoted to the study of clinical sciences, and are held at Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara. The students are intensively trained and evaluated. The third year university examinations are held at the end of the 7th semester, and include the following subjects:
- Community Medicine-Part II
- Forensic Medicine
- OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems...
- Otorhinolaryngology
Only after the successful completion of all 4 subjects of the III year, a student is allowed to appear for the final year examinations which consist of:
- MedicineMedicineMedicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
and allied subjects (Part I&II) - SurgerySurgerySurgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to help improve bodily function or appearance.An act of performing surgery may be called a surgical...
and allied subjects (Part I&II) - ObstetricsObstetricsObstetrics is the medical specialty dealing with the care of all women's reproductive tracts and their children during pregnancy , childbirth and the postnatal period...
and Gynecology - PediatricsPediatricsPediatrics or paediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. A medical practitioner who specializes in this area is known as a pediatrician or paediatrician...
Recognition
It is recognised by the Medical Council of Nepal, Sri Lanka, and other countries. It is also recognized by WHO and under FAIMER.Hospital
Manipal Teaching HospitalManipal Teaching Hospital
Manipal Teaching Hospital is the teaching hospital of Manipal College of Medical Sciences and is located in Fulbari, Pokhara, Nepal. It is owned by Manipal Education and Medical Group, MEMG. The 7-story, 700-bed capacity hospital is directed by Dr. P. K...
(MTH) is a 700-bedded hospital, located at Phulbari, Pokhara. The hospital building is 5 storeyed which houses an extensive medical library, students classrooms, a canteen, the main atrium, an auditorium along with out patient departments and in patient wards. All the medical students and faculty stay close by in other such separate buildings, a girls' hostel, a boys' hostel and the teachers' quarters.