How to apply for an elective at Kanti

The medical elective course (MEC) offered at KCH

Foreign students may apply for entry to KCH to carry out their medical elective course. The duration of the elective period should be not less that 4 weeks. The fee for medical and nursing students is US$35 per week.

Application procedure

In the first instance application should be made in writing to:

or by E-mail: kantikch@mail.com.np.

There is also a website at www.kantihospital.org.np.

Applications should be accompanied by a letter from the Director, Dean or Head of Department of the prospective candidates, verifying their bona-fide medical students status. The elective fee is payable on arrival at the hospital. Payment should be made out to the KCH Oncology Fund, Himalayan Bank, Maharajgunj Branch, Saving Account 001860-J (where payment is made by cheque/draft and not in cash).

Visa requirement

The KCH cannot in any circumstances apply to the immigration office for extension of the candidates visa beyond the time of the elective period (upon which basis the candidate has been accepted).

Health Care whilst in Kathmandu

Students experiencing ill health during the period of their elective will be referred for the necessary treatment to the nearby Teaching Hospital, to the Bir Hospital or to the Patan Hospital. Students are advised to have full medical insurance to cover their stay and travel whilst in Nepal.

Certificate of attendance

A certificate of attendance may be obtained with the consent of the consultant of the respective department in which the student has completed his/her medical elective.

Accommodation in Kathmandu

Responsibility for seeking accommodation remains with the student. On request KCH administrative personnel will attempt to advise/find accommodation for their stay in Kathmandu. Students are strongly advised to take special care to eat only at hygienic food centres and where cooked food is considered safe.

Departments/Units to which application might be sought

Students may be attached to the following units:

Information on Nepal

Students are advised to contact the Royal Nepalese Embassy and Consulates in their own respective countries for information on Nepal (» Nepal Embassy in the UK). A variety of guides on Nepal exist, which provide information about climate, travel and so forth in the region.

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