Profile

Prof. Dr. Nidesh Sapkota

Consultant Neuropsychiatrist , Dementia Specialist

Working as the Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan.
Served as the Head of the Department of Psychiatry at B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal (BPKIHS) for three years (March 2015 – March 2018).
Engaged in the field of health for the last 25 years and focused on Mental health for the past 16 years.
Worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist for UNHCR for more than 10 years.
Served as a Member of the Geriatric Expert Committee of the National Human Rights Commission, Nepal.
Vice President of Alzheimer and Related Dementia Society Nepal, ARDSN (2016 – Aug 2019).
President of Alzheimer and Related Dementia Society Nepal, ARDSN (2019-2021).
Chair of the Quality Control Unit at BPKIHS (2013 – 2015).
Member (PHF) of Rotary Club of Dharan Ghopa.
Former Member of the Health Professional Education Department, BPKIHS.

Scientific Programme Experience

Member of BPKIHS XVIII Annual Scientific Programme, 2011.
Member of BPKIHS XX Annual Scientific Programme, 2013.
Member of the 5th National Conference of Psychiatrists’ Association of Nepal, Pokhara, 12-13 April, 2013.
Chairperson, World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation National Workshop, April 1 – 2, 2016.
Convener, Scientific Committee of 27th All Nepal Medical Conference, Dharan, Nepal (Nov 10-12, 2016).
Convener of BPKIHS Continuing Medical Education (CME).
Convener of BPKIHS XXIX Annual Scientific Programme, September 6-8, 2017.
Convener, Continuing Medical Education (CME/CPD) at BPKIHS, 2016 till February 2021.

Founder General Secretary of Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Society Nepal(ARDSN).
More than 28 scientific papers publication both in National and International Journals.
Co-author of the book” Dementia first aid” which has been written in Nepali language for readers ranging from care takers to general practitioners.