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Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences

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Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences (Nepali: 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
पोखरा स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान प्रतिष्ठान
TypeState-owned
Established1962
ChancellorPrime Minister of Nepal
Location,
Vice ChancellorDuk Bahadur Chhetri
Websitepoahs.edu.np

History

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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

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  • 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

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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]

Medical facilities

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Notables

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Pokhara Academy of Health Science to start MD and MS courses". 2020-07-02. Archived from the original on 2020-07-02. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  2. ^ https://poahs.edu.np
  3. ^ "Himal". Himal. 6: 39. 1993 – via The University of Michigan.
  4. ^ "Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences". 2019-11-16. Archived from the original on 2019-11-16. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  5. ^ "Pokhara Academy of Health Science to start MD and MS courses". The Kathmandu Post. 2020-07-02. Archived from the original on 2020-07-02. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  6. ^ https://www.collegenp.com/college/pokhara-academy-of-health-science/
  7. ^ https://www.collegenp.com/college/pokhara-academy-of-health-science/
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