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. The academy is located in Ramghat, Pokhara Metropolitan City-11 of Kaski district in Gandaki Province. This academy, which holds immense potential, is considered as a center of hope for medical education in Nepal.
PoAHS was established as an autonomous teaching and health institution by upgrading Western Regional Hospital through the Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences Act, 2072 passed by the House of Representatives. PoAHS has been serving people of the nation through medical education, health services and research.
The PoAHS has been established with the objective of producing skilled human resources through high-level studies and research in the field of health sciences and providing quality healthcare services law by the parliament as per Article 296 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal. The academy came into existence legally with the authentication of Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences Act, 2072 by the President. However, efforts to establish the PoAHS were berg made since 2069 BS
Although PoAHS came into existence in 2072 BS, it started classes on health sciences as per its objectives after a period of four years. At present, PoAHS has been offering Master programs in medical sciences. PoAHS regards 2019 AD as a milestone in its medical science education as 17 seats are allocated by the Nepal Medical Council for the first time to offer specialized programs in six disciplines
The PoAHS embarked on its journey of medical education by enrolling four students each in general surgery and Obs. & gynecology, three in orthopedics and two each in general medicine, pediatric and anesthesiology. At present, a total of 76 resident doctors are studying at the Master level in different disciplines in the first, second and third year. The PoAHS has also been developing infrastructure to offer Bachelor level programs like MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing, Public Health and Allied Health Sciences as well as superspecialized programs like DM and MCh.
PoAHS is an academy of health sciences with immense growth potential and easy accessibility, a large population and the beautiful environment of Pokhara. The murmuring Seti River flowing nearby and the towering Machchhapuchhre peak in the background adds to the beauty of the PoAHS. Further, different lakes, caves, temples and scenic hills the academic environment at the PoAHS.
