Profile

Prof. Dr. Achala Vaidya

Chief Consultant Gynaecologist /
Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department

OPD HOURS

Sunday - Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Professional Journey

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Chief Consultant Gynaecologist, Norvic international Hospital, Thapathali
  • Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department, Norvic International Hospital.
  • Chief Consultant Gynaecologist, Maternity Hospital, Thapathali, Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health
  • Preceptor, MD – Obstetric gynaecology TUTH, Maharajgunj, Nepal, 2002
  • Faculty OBGYN, NAMS (Teacher in OBGYN), 2002
  • Associate Professor, MD Obstetrics &Gynaecology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2003
  • Co-Ordinator, MD Obstetrics& Gynaecology, NAMS Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2008
  • Professor, MD – Obstetric Gynaecology, NAMS, 2008
  • Employee of Nepal Government, Ministry of Health (1983 till 2014)
  • Acting Head of Department OBGYN, Maternity Hospital, Birganj, 1991
  • Head of Department OBGYN, Bhaktapur Hospital, 1998
  • Senior Consultant Gynaecologist in Bhaktapur Cancer Care Centre 1999
  • Chief consultant Gynaecologist in Maternity Hospital Thapathali
  • Honorary Lecturer in Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal, Kathmandu 2000
  • Member of Editorial Board of JNMA, 2001
  • Experience in processing of Indexing JNMA 2001
  • Thesis Guide for Post Graduate Students MD (OBGYN)
  • Organizing Scientific Sessions in conferences ANEMECON 2005
  • Organizing Scientific Sessions in SAFOG 2005
  • Chief Editor – Journal of Nepal Medical Association (JNMA) 2004 & Indexed in 2005
  • Executive board Member in National Health Research Council, Nepal 2003
  • Co-Ordinator MD (OBGYN) program, NAMS, Bir Hospital 2007
  • Chief Editor JNHRC, 2007 & got indexed
  • Executive Member of Academic Council, NAMS, Bir Hospital, 2007
  • Member of Medical Education, NAMS, Bir Hospital,2008
  • Editor Post Graduate Journal of NAMS, 2008
  • Editor of Journal of NESOG (Nepal society) 2005
  • Executive Member of Research Committee of Paropakar Maternity & Women’s Hospital 2008
  • Experience in conducting examination in the capacity of Internal as well as external examiner in various institute like NAMS & IOM (2002-till date)
  • Organizing various workshops for Colposcopy training in Maternity Hospital as a Resource Person, 2005
  • President, Menopause Society of Nepal (MESON)
  • President, Gynaecology Oncology Society of Nepal (GOSON)
  • Reviewer, PLOS One (Public Library of Science), San Francisco, US

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • MBBS, King George Medical College, Lucknow; India 1983
  • DGO, TUTH, Maharajganj, Kathmandu, Nepal, 1988
  • MD,  (OBGYN), TUTH Maharajganj, Kathmandu, Nepal 1997
  • Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Course, American Academy of Family Physicians, 2001
  • FRCOG (UK), Honorary Fellowship for the highest level of dedication and achievement in the development of women’s healthcare, 2020

TRAININGS:

  • Gynae Oncology Training in Mayo Clinic Arizona USA 2010
  • Colposcopy Training in Sheffield UK 2009
  • Training course in CAC & Counselling, National Health Training Centre, 2008
  • Training in Medical Education, Dhaka Bangladesh 2006
  • Training in Gender based violence organized by WHO, FHD & Maternity Hospital 2007
  • Colposcopy training in UK 2008
  • Advanced course on Management and Development, Nepal Administrative Staff College, 2006
  • Postgraduate Teachers’ training: Research Methodology NAMS Kathmandu 2005
  • Training of Teacher & Training of Examiners, Bangladesh
  • Teacher training in Medical Education, NAMS Kathmandu 2004
  • Course on Cervical Cancer Screening; IARC, INCTR, CNCI; 2003
  • Colposcopy Training organized by NESOG & Asia Oceania Federation of OBGYN, 2000
  • Clinical Training Skill (CTS) course on Contraceptive Technology Update, 1999; conducted by National Health Training Centre
  • Development Administration & Management Training, Nepal Administrative College, 1991
  • Ultrasound & Colposcopy, 1991
  • Laparoscopic Tubectomy, 1991
  • Minilap Tubectomy, 1984

AWARDS INFORMATION

  • Young Gynaecologist Award (AOFOG), 1991
  • Felicitation on Women Health Day 2004 by Labourer Women & Child Welfare Council, Kathmandu
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Satya Sai Kendra Kathmandu, 2004
  • Honored by President Bidya Devi Bhandari for outstanding contribution to the field of medical education and healthcare in Nepal and indexing JNMA & JNHRC, 2021
  • Advisor Emeritus in Journal Nepal Medical Association
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