RCPE President's Update

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College Faculty visit to Nepal

I write from Pokhara in Nepal where we are ending a busy year of College international work. With the guidance of College Fellow Professor Satyan Rajbhandari, and combined support of the HEX-N charity he leads and our own College, we have provided faculty lectures at the Society of Internal Medicine of Nepal (SIMON) in Kathmandu, Chitwan Medical College (CMC) in Bharatpur, and at Manipal Medical College in Pokhara.

We have combined our lectures with meetings with senior leadership of a number of organisations and – just as importantly! – meetings with trainees in internal medicine (pictured at CMC below).

As you may recall from previous updates, the Government of Nepal have shown considerable prescience in funding the development of services for older people in the country – Nepal is ageing fast (see image) and we are pleased that our College is leading support for geriatric medicine Fellowships, and also helping to coordinate nurse training, at Bir Hospital and National Academy of Medical Sciences in Kathmandu.

Diabetes Nepal Meeting 2025

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Diabetes Nepal meeting at Hotel Himalaya, Kathmandu on 6th Sep 2025 & Biratnagar on 7th Sep 2025.

GSSN-HExN International Surgical Skills Course

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The true spirit of the GSSN-HExN International Surgical Skills Course was reflected in its delegates. We were honored to welcome 31 enthusiastic participants, guided by 9 dedicated faculties, and supported by the efforts of more than 60 people in total who made this program possible.

Our delegates came with different goals, some as medical students taking their very first steps into surgery, others as young doctors hoping to refine their skills. What united them was their eagerness to learn, to practice, and to grow.

Through the one-on-one sessions, we hope this course has brought them a little closer to what they wanted to achieve, whether it was building confidence in handling instruments, gaining early exposure to surgical skills, or simply experiencing the value of guided mentorship in surgery.

Their energy and determination gave life to every session, and their progress reminded us why we are committed to making surgical education more accessible. They were not just participants but the very heart of the program, and we are proud to have been part of their journey.

Mr Bishow Karki

BLS Training in Nepal

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CPR Basic Life Support training to Engineers, Police personnel, Armed Police Force, Administrative staffs in First Rrsponder training organised @ Roads Department, Patan with Nepal Life Support Foundation

Gone but never forgotten.

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We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and unwavering supporter, Shyam Matanhelia. A gentle and humble surgeon, he touched countless lives with his skills, kindness and wisdom. His generosity made the Laparoscopic Surgery Simulation Course in Nepal possible—not just through fundraising and donations, but through his personal commitment in its early years. A great teacher and true inspiration, his legacy will live on in the hearts he uplifted.

International Fellowship

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As I have been providing quality health care through Dhulikhel Hospital for more than two decades, I am always eager to upgrade my clinical skills and theoretical background. For this, time and again, you need to have clinical observership or enrollment in standard hospitals in a global scenario. As a part of this, I have come to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich for about one month. As I have been working in a country like Nepal, I always believe in 'think globally and act locally'. So, this kind of clinical exposure has its utmost importance to me. I am very grateful to colleagues and/or executive members of HExN for providing this award. And HExN is acting as reliable support in this aspect. After returning I am confident that I can scale up my clinical (medical) services to those needy and deserving people from rural areas of Nepal. 

Dr Suman Raj Tamrakar

Dhulikhel Hopsital