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Patan Academy of Health Sciences
MottoSustained Improvement of the Health of the Nepalese People
TypeDeemed
Established2008
ChancellorPrime Minister of Nepal
Location
Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal
Vice ChancellorProf. Dr. Sangita Bhandari
Websitehttp://www.pahs.edu.np

Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS) (पाटन स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान प्रतिष्ठान) is an autonomous, not-for-profit, public institution of higher education established in 2064 B.S. (2008 A.D.) 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. 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.[2]

History

PAHS was established in 2064 B.S. (2008 A.D.) with the charter granted by the Parliament of Nepal.[3] by an Act.[4] PAHS has its own constitution passed by the parliament of Nepal, under the name Patan Academy of Health Sciences Act, 2008.[4]

Academics

PAHS has MBBS course duration of 6 years unlike rest of the universities in Nepal.[5] PAHS also has international tie up for the clinical placement such as The University of Sydney.[6]

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.

Students Selection

Students from rural areas are strongly encouraged to apply to and enroll in PAHS with a view to increase the likelihood of PAHS graduates practicing in remote areas. Preference is given to female applicants, members of socially disadvantaged groups, and applicants who have been employed as paramedics in remote regions.

References

  1. ^ "About PAHS". Patan Academy of Health Sciences. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  2. ^ "Patan Academy of Health Sciences School of Medicine". The Gateway of Education in Nepal. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  3. ^ "PAHS". Patan Academy of Health Sciences. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  4. ^ a b "पाटन स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान प्रतिष्ठान ऐन, २०६४". Nepal Law Commission. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  5. ^ http://www.who.int/workforcealliance/members_partners/member_list/patan/en/
  6. ^ "PATAN ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (PAHS), PATAN (NEPAL)". The University of Sydney. Retrieved 2014-05-18.

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