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KMC Manipal MD Palliative Medicine FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for MD Palliative Medicine at KMC Manipal?
Ans. The total three-year fee for MD Palliative Medicine at KMC Manipal is ₹42,10,000. KMC Manipal provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all MD students throughout the programme.
Ques. How many MD Palliative Medicine seats are available at KMC Manipal?
Ans. KMC Manipal offers 2 seats per year for MD Palliative Medicine. All seats are filled through MCC counselling based on NEET PG rank.
Ques. What is the eligibility for MD Palliative Medicine at KMC Manipal?
Ans. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution with completion of the one-year compulsory rotating internship. A valid NEET PG score and NMC/state medical council registration are required.
Ques. What does MD Palliative Medicine training at KMC Manipal cover?
Ans. KMC Manipal’s MD Palliative Medicine, with 2 seats, is offered by the Department of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, which is one of five institutions in India designated by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) for integrated oncology and palliative care, and the first in India recognised as an International Reference Centre for End-of-Life Care by the International Collaborative (UK). Training covers advanced pain management (opioid titration, interventional techniques), symptom control, psychosocial support, communication in serious illness, paediatric palliative care, and community-based palliative care models. The department runs dedicated OPDs, inpatient palliative care teams, and home-care services.
Ques. What is the career scope after MD Palliative Medicine from KMC Manipal?
Ans. MD Palliative Medicine graduates work as palliative medicine consultants at cancer centres, tertiary hospitals, hospices, and home-care organisations. India’s palliative care infrastructure is expanding under the National Programme for Palliative Care, and NMC-trained palliative medicine specialists are required at regional cancer centres, government medical college departments, and private oncology hospitals. Academic positions in palliative medicine are also growing as medical colleges develop dedicated departments under NMC guidelines.
Ques. Does KMC Manipal provide a stipend to MD Palliative Medicine students?
Ans. Yes, KMC Manipal provides a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 to all MD students throughout the programme. With only 2 seats, MD Palliative Medicine at KMC Manipal offers personalised mentorship in one of India’s leading palliative care departments, designated by ESMO for integrated oncology and palliative care.
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