Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences explained

Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences (ne|[[:ne: पोखरा स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान प्रतिष्ठान|पोखरा स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान प्रतिष्ठान]]) is the teaching wing of Western Regional Hospital Pokhara, Nepal.^[1] It offers Post-graduation MD/MS courses. Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences (PoAHS) is one of the nine health science academies in Nepal. The academy, which runs postgraduate degrees of medical science, has been named after the beautiful tourist city Pokhara.^[2]

Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences
Native Name:	पोखरा स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान प्रतिष्ठान
Established:	1962
Free:	Duk Bahadur Chhetri

History

Western Regional Hospital is the biggest public hospital in Gandaki Province and is located in Ramghat, Ward 10 of Pokhara.^{[3] [4]} The hospital was upgraded to an academy of health sciences in 2015 and now has a teaching hospital called Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences.^[5]

Mission and Goals

• The primary aim of PoAHS is to produce skilled medical professionals by offering high-level education and research opportunities in health sciences. The institute is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services to the general public and contributing significantly to the country's medical field.^[6]

Academic programmes

Programs Offered:

• MD Radiology
• MD Anesthesiology
• MS in General Surgery
• MD in Pediatrics
• MD in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• MS in Orthopedics
• MD in Internal Medicine
• MBBS
• BSc Nursing
• Bachelor of Nursing Science

PoAHS stands as a prominent institution dedicated to advancing medical education and healthcare in Nepal. With its commitment to excellence, strategic location, and comprehensive programs, PoAHS is well-positioned to contribute significantly to the health sector, fostering the next generation of medical professionals.^[7]

See also

• Patan Academy of Health Sciences
• Rapti Academy of Health Sciences
• Karnali Academy of Health Sciences
• Madan Bhandari Academy of Health Sciences
• B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

External links

• https://pahs.gov.np/

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020-07-02. Pokhara Academy of Health Science to start MD and MS courses. 2020-07-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702023130/https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2019/10/04/pokhara-academy-of-health-science-to-start-courses-in-md-and-ms. 2020-07-02.
2. https://poahs.edu.np
3. Himal. Himal. 1993. 6. 39. The University of Michigan.
4. Web site: 2019-11-16. Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191116151815/https://pahs.gov.np/about-us. 2019-11-16. 2020-07-02.
5. Web site: 2020-07-02. Pokhara Academy of Health Science to start MD and MS courses. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702023155/https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2019/10/04/pokhara-academy-of-health-science-to-start-courses-in-md-and-ms. 2020-07-02. 2020-07-02. The Kathmandu Post.
6. https://www.collegenp.com/college/pokhara-academy-of-health-science/
7. https://www.collegenp.com/college/pokhara-academy-of-health-science/