The National Medical Services is pleased to Re-announce the availability of the following Fellowship Programs for FY 2024-2025 intake:

Sl#	Field of study	slots	Target group
1	Fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology	1	Ophthalmologist
2	Fellowship in Breast Surgery	1	General Surgeon

1. Eligibility Criteria

·  Should fulfil all eligibility criteria specified in Section 7.7.4 of BCSR 2023, where applicable; 

·  Should have a bachelor’s degree at the time of entry into civil service or be selected through BCSE; 

·  Have completed a minimum of one year of service after completion of Masters from KGUMSB as of 30^th June 2024; 

· Have completed a minimum of one year service after completion of attachment period for Specialist with Masters from ex-country as of 30^th June 2024; and

·  Clean Service record.

2. System-generated Information 

Following information/documents shall be generated from ZESt and DMS/PF for shortlisting. Therefore, applicants need to verify the information by logging into the Self-Service Portal, ZESt at https://zest.rcsc.gov.bt/ within the scholarship application deadline: 

·  Curriculum Vitae (CV); 

·  Moderation score/Performance Evaluation Ratings (IWP) for the past two financial years;

·  Email address and mobile number; and 

·  Place of posting detail for rural posting weightage.

3. Documents required while applying 

·  No Objection Certificate from the parent/working agency. 

·  Academic transcripts & certificate

Master’s degree: Copy of Certificate and Transcript 

Bachelor’s Degree: Copy of Certificate and Transcript

4. Application procedure and deadline

·  Interested applicants must submit the above documents using the following link within 31 December 2024: https://forms.gle/1qQqP8qfYRLppTRs9

5. Shortlisting and Selection procedure 

·  All the applicants fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be shortlisted.

·  Selection interview will be conducted by the National Medical Services;

·  Selection of candidates will be purely based on merit ranking of the selection result;

6.Post selection procedure 

Upon confirmation of admission, the selected candidate shall submit the following documents to the HR Division, National Medical Services one/two months prior to the course commencement date:

·  Offer letter;

·  Course content;

·  Course fee structure (ex-country);

·  Letter of Good Standing from BQPCA;

·  Valid Security clearance reference no. and date; 

·  Valid Audit clearance for Studies reference no. and date (attach offer letter as evidence document);

·  Medical Fitness certificate; and 

·  LTT Study leave Application Form 7/B

7.     Important Note

1. Selected candidates shall be required to take a drug test and will have to pass the test to be eligible for the scholarship; 
2. Only those candidates who are committed to this scholarship should apply. If a candidate withdraws after the announcement of the interview result, the candidate shall be liable for HR action; 
3. The selected candidate upon successful completion of the MD program will be deployed to health facilities across the country as per the need of the Ministry.

For further inquiries, please contact HRD at hrd@nms.gov.bt