Dr Rupesh Rajbhandari He is a senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist at Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences, Neuro Hospital Bansbari. He did his MD in Anaesthesiology from Nepalgunj Medical College (KU) in 2017. His interest in the common problem of pain, led him to do a one …

Dr Prenit K Pokhrel He completed his BDS from BPKIHS, Dharan, and his MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Manipal, India. He currently serves as an Associate Professor and the Dean at Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, Jumla. With extensive experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Pokharel is …

Dr. Para Ghimire Dr. Para Ghimire is an anesthesiologist specializing in Anesthesia and Critical Care. She earned both her MBBS and MD in Anesthesia and Critical Care from Kathmandu Medical College. Currently, she serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care at KMC, where she plays …

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 …