Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan is the first medical university in Bhutan.

Our Mission

  1. To develop state of art, learner-centered, integrated and humanistic training curricula that meets the health needs of people in consonance with the Human Values and Gross National Happiness
  2. To train and develop highly competent health human resource for provision of sustained high-quality patient-centered care and health services 
  3. To contribute towards evidence-based health policies and practices through research and innovation.

Vision
“A premier centre of excellence in medical education, research and quality healthcare.”

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Undergraduate Study

Site dedicated to undergraduate study providing information about courses, colleges, student life, the application process, access and support.

Postgraduate Study

Discover the courses we offer, how to apply for postgraduate study and other important information.

Diploma and certificate Study

There are a range of diploma and certificate admissions available at KGUMSB

BHUTAN HEALTH JOURNAL

Bhutan Health Journal (BHJ), ISSN: 2413-2993 (Print), 2415-1114 (Online) is the first scientific Medical Journal, publishing biannually from Bhutan. It is an internationally peer reviewed and incorporates Clinical, Para-Clinical, Medical Education, Nursing and Midwifery, Traditional Medicine, Public Health, Health Policy, Planning and Financing, Hospital and Health Care Management, Research and Publication Ethics as well as perspectives from various fields of health sciences to improve health in Bhutan.

BHJ is an official  scientific publication of Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan.

Constituent & Affiliated Institutes

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FNPH

 

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FoPGM

 

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FTM

 

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Latest updates and announcements

Notification for Internship Program

Notification for Internship Program

This is in continuation to the announcement of Internship program announced on May 24th 2023 on KGUMSB and FoPGM websites. The selected candidates will have to report to the Faculty of Postgraduate Medicine on 3rd July 2023 at 9:00 am to undergo pre-course orientation...

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Vacancy Announcement

Vacancy Announcement

KGUMSB/HR/11/2022-2023/834                                                                                                                   31st May 2023 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) is pleased to announce...

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News & Events

Inauguration and Handing Taking of Regional Centre for Simulation Based Training (CSBT) and ICT Equipment at Eastern Regional Referral Hospital (ERRH)

Eastern Regional Centre for Simulation-Based Training has been inaugurated at ERRH today on 27th April 2023. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by venerable hospital Lam, Medical Superintendent and JICA TCP Project Coordinator in the presence in Hon’ble...

Health Minister Dasho Dechen Wangmo interacts with 1st Batch MBBS Students of KGUMSB

Dasho Dechen Wangmo, the Health Minister, interacted with 1st batch MBBS students of KGUMSB on 14th April 2023. Health Secretary, President and Registrar of KGUMSB, and Heads of Departments (HoD's) from JDWNRH also attended the session. During the session, the Health...

Handing-Taking Over Ceremony of High-End Endoscopy Machine

Handing-Taking Over Ceremony of High-end Endoscopy Machine 27 March 2023; JDWNRH-Thimphu Oita-KGUMSB Gastric Cancer Collaborative Project supported by JICA-SATREPS Project In August 2022, KGUMSB and Oita University launched SATREPS (Science and Technology Partnership...

Handing Taking of Smart Classroom Equipment

Handing Taking of Smart Classroom Equipment The Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) handed over the Smart Classroom Equipment (Smartboard with PTZ Camera and Short Throw Projector) to...

Validation of Diploma in Medical Entomology and Parasitology Curriculum

Validation of Diploma in Medical Entomology and Parasitology Curriculum Validation of Diploma in Medical Entomology and Parasitology curriculum was conducted from 7th to 10th March 2023 to be offered by Faculty of Nursing and Public Health in collaboration with...

University launched OpenKGUMSB and Druk Sokchop Course

University launched OpenKGUMSB and Druk Sokchop Course Coinciding with University 8th Foundation Day, the university launched OpenKGUMSB and Druk Sokchop Course by Her Excellency Dasho Dechen Wangmo, Health Minister, Ambassador of India and Chief Representative, JICA....

8th Foundation Day

8th Foundation Day- Celebrates a Decade of Service to the Nation Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan Celebrates 8th Foundation Day and a decade of service to the nation on Tuesday, 28 February 2023 at FNPH. Her Excellency Dasho Dechen Wangmo, Health...

SERVICE AWARD CEREMONY – 2022

SERVICE AWARD CEREMONY – 2022 13th December 2022: As per the Royal Command from His Majesty the King, the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan conducted medal award ceremony to the faculty members/staff for their dedicated service and loyalty to the...

Bhutan Symposium Gender Dysphoria

Bhutan Symposium Gender Dysphoria Gender dysphoria is clouded by confusion in many societies and has become vulnerable to distortion and despair. In recent years there has been a sharp increase in the number of children and adolescents reporting gender dysphoria. It...

Develops landing page OpenKGUMSB and migrates course contents

Develops OpenKGUMSB landing page and migrates course contents Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan as part of the activity under Technical Cooperation Project with funding support from JICA office, Bhutan has conducted 5 days’ workshop from 22nd to...
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