Patan Academy of Health Sciences

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Patan Academy of Health Sciences
पाटन स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान प्रतिष्ठान
PAHS Official Seal.png
Type Deemed
Established2008
Chancellor Prime Minister of Nepal
Location
Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal

27°40′07″N85°19′11″E / 27.66850°N 85.31967°E / 27.66850; 85.31967
Vice Chancellor Rajesh Nath Gongal
Website pahs.edu.np

Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS) (Nepali : पाटन स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान प्रतिष्ठान ) is an autonomous, not-for-profit, public institution of higher education established in 2008 with the charter granted by the Parliament of Nepal. [1] The stated aim of the PAHS is to work in close partnership with the national health system to improve the health care services in the remote/rural areas primarily through producing technically competent and socially responsible health care workers. Currently PAHS has been running School of Medicine and School of Nursing and Midwifery. [2] In the year 2017, PAHS started in Maters Program in Public Health (MPH) under School of Public Health (SoPH). [2] In future, it aims to run School of  Allied Health Sciences. [2] PAHS MBBS curriculum focuses on holistic care of individual and community. PAHS preferentially enrolls students from rural areas and trains them in curriculum that emphasizes on community health and is subsequently provides support for its graduates who work in the rural areas. [3]

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History

In 1954, the United Mission to Nepal (UMN), an international cooperation of Christian organizations, founded Shanta Bhawan Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, as a pioneering autonomous hospital to serve the underprivileged people of Nepal.  In 1982, the hospital merged with Lalitpur Hospital to form Patan Hospital at its present locatio [4] n. PAHS was established in 2008 with the charter granted by the Parliament of Nepal. [5] by an Act. [6] PAHS has its own constitution passed by the parliament of Nepal, under the name Patan Academy of Health Sciences Act, 2008. [6]

Academics

PAHS has MBBS course duration of 6 years unlike rest of the universities in Nepal. [7] PAHS also has international tie up for the clinical placement such as The University of Sydney. [8] It has also started its own School of Nursing, which runs nursing programs of all levels including PCL, BN, BSc Nursing and Masters in Nursing. It also run its own School of Public Health, and post graduate course in clinical sciences.

Curriculum Design

PAHS is implementing a highly progressive curriculum, modeled after modern curricula used by a growing number of Western medical schools. The curriculum at PAHS focuses on community health, the values of service and altruism, and the health of the entire population, to enhance students’ sensitivity to the health care needs of the rural poor.

Locations for Clinical Training

To supplement the core training in Patan Hospital, PAHS students are assigned to clinical postings at rural hospitals and health care centers throughout the diverse ethnic landscape of Nepal, with an emphasis on regions with disadvantaged populations. Students begin these rotations in their first year at PAHS and continue them throughout their medical education. Students’ experiences at these community postings will reinforce the principles of social responsibility and compassion that the PAHS curriculum is designed to instill in them. At the remote postings, students live with local villagers and learn to overcome the apprehensions associated with working with limited resources in unfamiliar cultures.

The hospitals and health care centers where students complete these rotations are carefully chosen to ensure that students have positive learning experiences. PAHS faculty and staff give the students careful guidance and moral support, in addition to providing them with practical knowledge.

Annual Magazine

Launched in 2015, The Symphony is the annual magazine of Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS). Now in its fifth issue, the magazine serves a diverse audience, including members of the School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, executive members, administrators, staff, and beyond.

The Symphony offers a rich variety of content, ranging from written pieces to artistic works. One of its highlights is the "Superlatives" section, where readers can participate by voting for fun categories such as "Most Eligible Bachelor" and "The Guffadi," to name a few. Likewise, In its fourth issue, The Symphony introduced a "Beyond PAHS" section, where PAHS alumni showcase their achievements and share their experiences to inspire and guide their juniors.

The magazine not only showcases creativity but also fosters a sense of connection and engagement within the academy, making it an essential part of PAHS's annual culture.

You can take a peek at https://www.pahs.edu.np/downloads/the-symphony/

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 "Patan Academy of Health Sciences" . Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  3. ↑ "Patan Academy of Health Sciences School of Medicine". The Gateway of Education in Nepal. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  4. ↑ "Patan Hospital". Friends of Patan Hospital. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  5. ↑ "PAHS". Patan Academy of Health Sciences. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  6. 1 2 "पाटन स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान प्रतिष्ठान ऐन, २०६४". Nepal Law Commission. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  7. ↑ "WHO | the Patan Academy of Health Sciences".
  8. ↑ "PATAN ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (PAHS), PATAN (NEPAL)". The University of Sydney. Archived from the original on 2011-03-04. Retrieved 2014-05-18.
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