Professional Journey
Work Experience:
- Professor (OBGYN), Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal (May 2010 – Nov 2013)
- Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal (Jan 2001 – Nov 2013)
- Medical Director, Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal (Nov 2005 – May 2007)
- Consultant, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal (Jan 1989 – Dec 2000)
- Senior Resident, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal (Aug 1984 – Dec 1988)
- Junior Resident, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Patan Hospital (Jun 1983 – Jul 1984)
Awards & Memberships:
- Young Gynaecologist Award, Asian Oceanic Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (AOFOG), 1990
- Subject Committee Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Nepal Life Member: Nepal Medical Association (NMA), Nepal Society of Obst/Gyn (NESOG), Perinatal Society of Nepal (PeSON)
- Board Member: Nick Simons Institute, Nepal; Strii Shakti, Nepal Regional Expert, Genito-Urinary Fistula Management, Nepal Recognition from Nepal Society of Obgyn (2013) for contributions to Urogenital Fistula management Appreciation from Patan Hospital (2018) for chairing Maternity Ward Building Committee and overseeing Nick Simons Block construction Consultant/participant in national programs for infertility, genital prolapse, maternal health, fistula management, cervical cancer screening
Education & Training:
- MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India (1976–1981)
- DGO, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal (1986–1987)
- F.R.T.C.O.G., Sriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Royal Thai College of Obst/Gyn, Bangkok, Thailand (2002)
- Internship, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
- Certified Instructor: Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics, American Academy of Family Physicians (2001, 2009)
- Surgical Management of Urinary Fistulae, Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, Ethiopia (1997)
- Clinical and Advanced Training Skills for Reproductive Health Professionals (JHPIEGO, Kathmandu)
- Basic & Advanced Ultrasound Training, Maternity Hospital, Kathmandu (1996)
- Certified Trainer, Skilled Birth Attendant Training, NHTC, Kathmandu (2009)
- Advanced Laparoscopic & Robotic Training, Ethicon Institute (Mumbai) and Galaxy Care Institute (Pune), India (2011)
Educational Presentations:
Nepal Society of Obst/Gynaecologist Conferences (1996, 1997, 1998)- Nepal Medical Conference (NMA) 1999
- Perinatal Society of Nepal Conference 1999
Health Volunteer Activities & International Experience:
Volunteer in multiple medical camps across rural Nepal (national/international orgs)- Capacity Building Workshop for Fistula Surgery, Bangladesh (2008)
Awards & Memberships:
- Young Gynaecologist Award, Asian Oceanic Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (AOFOG), 1990
- Subject Committee Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Nepal
- Life Member: Nepal Medical Association (NMA), Nepal Society of Obst/Gyn (NESOG), Perinatal Society of Nepal (PeSON)
- Board Member: Nick Simons Institute, Nepal; Strii Shakti, Nepal
- Regional Expert, Genito-Urinary Fistula Management, Nepal
- Recognition from Nepal Society of Obgyn (2013) for contributions to Urogenital Fistula management
- Appreciation from Patan Hospital (2018) for chairing Maternity Ward Building Committee and overseeing Nick Simons Block construction
- Consultant/participant in national programs for infertility, genital prolapse, maternal health, fistula management, cervical cancer screening