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Institute of Medicine, established in 1972, is one of the five technical institutes under Tribhuvan University. With 2449 students enrolled with the Institute of Medicine, we look after almost 25% of the technical and professional students of Tribhuvan University. Similarly, we offer a large number of courses in different disciplines in health sciences. Within a period of
31 years, IOM has seen a number of changes in its role. Originally, it
started with a mandate to train all categories of health manpower for
health services in the country and it had a very limited role in providing
the health care services: it served mainly through the hospitals and health
institutions of Ministry of Health. The situation changed in 1983 when
the TU Teaching Hospital was established. IOM then became a provider of
tertiary health care of the best quality in the country. Establishment
of a modern, well-equipped hospital was followed by the initiatives to
start PG programmes: starting with MD in general practice in collaboration
with Faculty of Medicine of University of Calgary. A number of PG programmes
followed, for example, MD in ophthalmology, diplomas in gynecology and
obstetrics, anesthesiology, radiodiagnosis and child health. The situation
continued as such till 1990. After 1990, it has discontinued with a number
of certificate level courses but still continue to conduct certificate
courses in nursing, laboratory technology, pharmacy and radiography. However there was
a rapid increase in the number of postgraduate courses in clinical disciplines
and public health, though all the diploma level courses in clinical disciplines
have been discontinued. Institute of Medicine
has created a very high standing among the medical colleges in the region.
In recognition of this fact, World Health Organization (WHO), on the occasion
of its 50th anniversary celebration had awarded one of the best institutes
award in support of Primary Health Care to the Institute of Medicine in
1999. It is recognized as one of the ten innovative medical institutions
in the South East Asia region. Medical Councils of Nepal, India, Bangladesh,
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have recognized its graduates. Similarly, its graduates
have a very high pass and acceptance rates in USMLE and US and Japanese
universities and hospitals. Graduates of this institute have been working
all over the world. This fact has attracted a large number of students
from India, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to our MBBS, MD/MD and
MPH programmes. Currently, more than 15% of the students in its MBBS and
MD/MD courses are from different foreign countries. I welcome you to get
more information about Institute of Medicine and use the links in this
website for interacting with the units of your interest. If you are interested
in getting enrolled in one of its programme kindly visit the link "Admissions'
for detailed information. Dean, Institute of Medicine |
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