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An interview with Assistant Professor Dayana Shakya The dream of working as a nurse in the United States has fueled a growing interest in the NCLEX exam among Nepali nurses. Despite the challenges—ranging from language barriers andfinancial constraints to visa retrogression—many aspiring nurses remain determined to pursue opportunities abroad. To …

Words by Dr Anjali Pandit She is a consultant pediatric Hematologist-oncologist and Bone marrow transplant specialist at Nepal cancer hospital and Research center. With over 10 years of experience, she has expertise in treating pediatric hematologic disorders and solid tumors in children and adolescents. Childhood cancer remains a profoundly challenging …

Dr Ashish Lal Shrestha, MBBS, MS, MCh, FACS, FAIS, FIAPS Associate Professor and Chief, Department of Pediatric Surgery Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital   Pediatric surgery is a unique and demanding specialty, dedicated to addressing surgical conditions in the most vulnerable members of society—the children. In Nepal, the journey …

Dr. Dilip Neupane He is Nepal’s first DM in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He completed his MBBS from BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences and pursued his master’s in Pediatrics from AIIMS, New Delhi. For super specialization, he earned a DM in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology from PGIMER, Chandigarh. Currently, …

Dr Amit Jha He is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist dedicated to enhancing mental health outcomes for young people. He holds an MBBS from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), an MD in Psychiatry from AIIMS, New Delhi, and a DM in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from NIMHANS, Bangalore. …

Words by Dr Pawana Kayastha She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Principal at Kathmandu Medical College. She is an executive member of the Nepal Pediatric Society (NEPAS) and Co-Chair of its Pediatric Nutrition Committee. A celebrated academic, she has received several prestigious accolades, including the IPALA Scholarship …

On December 8th 2024, URL Pokhara celebrated its 11th anniversary with a grand ceremony, honoring Dr. Khagendra Bahadur Shrestha with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award 2081. Dr. Shrestha, a celebrated medical professional, was also featured in the December issue of MedicosNext magazine, where his fascinating journey was covered in the …

Words by Sadhana Dahal Sadhana Dahal earned her PharmD from Punjab University, Pakistan. Embarking on an academic career, she lectured in Pharmacy at Asian College for Advanced Studies. Recognizing the need for further education, she pursued an M.Phil. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the same Pakistani university. She taught Pharm. D …

Words by Aska Gautam She is a veterinary student at HICAST, Kirtipur, with a passion for science trivia and unique wildlife. Inspired by veterinarian Romain Pizzi and Sir David Attenborough, Aska dreams of working in zoos and aquariums worldwide, dedicating her career to helping rare creatures thrive. Playful Aggression informally …

Dr. Anand Ghimire He is an ENT specialist with extensive expertise in Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. He holds an MS in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan, and has completed a prestigious fellowship in Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery from …