Patan Academy of Health Sciences School of Medicine

The PAHS campus is connected to its teaching hospital, which makes for a busy clinical and academic setting.

• Integrated Spiral Curriculum: A new way of teaching that breaks down the walls between basic sciences (like anatomy and biochemistry) and clinical practice right away.
• Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Rooms: Small-group rooms set aside for case-based learning sessions that focus on the students.
• The Community Health Science (CHS) Lab is a specialized department that works on research and projects related to rural health and community diagnosis.
• High-Fidelity Skill Lab: This lab has advanced medical simulators and manikins that let you practice emergency and clinical skills in a safe environment.
• The Patan Hospital Digital Library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has access to international journals, e-books, and fast research databases like HINARI.
• Rural Clinical Postings: Starting in their first year, students are required to work in remote health centers in Nepal.
• Advanced Multimedia Lecture Halls: theaters in the middle of campus that have the newest digital teaching tools and interactive boards.
• International Tie-Ups: This program lets students study abroad at top schools like the University of Sydney and work with partners in the US and UK.
• On-campus recreation includes a gym, basketball courts, and common rooms for student clubs and cultural events.
• Modern Pathology & Forensic Museums: This museum has a large collection of clinical specimens that are used for training in pathology and medical law.

The Patan Hospital serves as the primary teaching hospital and is one of the busiest in Nepal.

• 600+ Bed Capacity: A major tertiary care hospital known for its high patient turnover and social service mission.
• Pioneer in Maternal Health: Houses a high-volume birthing center and one of the most advanced NICU and PICU wings in the country.
• Specialized Dialysis Unit: One of the region's largest centers for renal care and hemodialysis training.
• Comprehensive Emergency Medicine: A state-of-the-art ER that acts as a primary trauma referral hub for the Kathmandu Valley.

The following estimates are based on the academic session for international/Indian students.

Scholarships

• Need-Based Scholarships: PAHS is famous for its generous scholarship schemes, offering up to 100% tuition waivers for students who commit to serving in rural Nepal after graduation.
• MEC Merit Scholarships: Reserved for top-ranking Nepali students through the common entrance exam.
• International Grants: Limited partial waivers for students from SAARC countries based on exceptional academic merit.

• The Vibe: Lalitpur (Patan) is the cultural heart of the valley, famous for its ancient temples and artisan streets. It is generally quieter and more historic than central Kathmandu.
• Connectivity:
• Air: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is about 5–6 km away.
• Road: Located in the heart of the city, easily accessible via public buses and taxis.

• Accommodation: Separate hostels for boys and girls within walking distance of the hospital. Rooms are generally double or triple occupancy.
• Dining: The mess serves Indian and Nepali food. Because PAHS is in a bustling area of Lalitpur, students also have access to numerous affordable local cafes.
• Culture: Student life is centered around the "Medical Students Association" (MSA), which organizes health camps, sports meets, and blood donation drives.
• Discipline: The college emphasizes medical ethics and "social accountability," fostering a mature and service-oriented campus environment.

• Curriculum Note: The 6-year duration includes an integrated 1-year internship that is recognized globally.
• International Faculty: PAHS frequently hosts visiting professors and clinicians from the USA, Australia, and the UK.