Bikash lost a relative to a treatable illness because the nearest hospital was hours away. That loss set the direction of his life.
He is now training to become a physician and intends to practise in rural Karnali.
Bikash Karki
A medical student from Jumla determined to return and serve in a district where doctors are scarce.
- Institution
- Patan Academy of Health Sciences
- Field of study
- MBBS
- Expected graduation
- 2032
- Current role
- Fellow
- Home district
- Jumla
The nearest doctor was six hours away. I want to be the one who stays.
Bikash Karki
Fellowship journey
Bikash entered the fellowship after an intensive selection process and is now in his pre-clinical years at Patan Academy.
Achievements
Top-quartile performance in his first-year examinations. Volunteers with a student health-outreach group.
Community contribution
Helped organise a health-awareness camp in his home district during the winter break.
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