Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal MMSN

Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal MMSN Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN) is a society of doctors, medical students and allied healt

Applications for NepDiMM 2026 are now officially closed.Thank you to everyone who applied and showed interest in the Nep...
01/03/2026

Applications for NepDiMM 2026 are now officially closed.

Thank you to everyone who applied and showed interest in the Nepalese Diploma in Mountain Medicine.

We look forward to welcoming the next cohort in 2027.
Until then -stay safe in the mountains and see you soon.

-Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal

Learning doesn’t always happen in classrooms.Sometimes, it happens on the trail.Join MMSN’s Hiking for Fun with Case Sce...
04/02/2026

Learning doesn’t always happen in classrooms.

Sometimes, it happens on the trail.
Join MMSN’s Hiking for Fun with Case Scenario at Maulakalika Temple, Chitwan - where movement meets medicine.

Call for MMSN Monthly Blog Submissions – 2026On behalf of the Editorial Board of the Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal ...
09/01/2026

Call for MMSN Monthly Blog Submissions – 2026

On behalf of the Editorial Board of the Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN), I am pleased to invite submissions for our January 2026 MMSN Monthly Blog.

We welcome original, reflective, and engaging blog pieces that share personal experiences in the high altitude and outdoors, including but not limited to: Hiking and trekking, Mountaineering and wall/rock climbing, Rafting and other water-based adventures, Cycling and trail running and any outdoor journey where health, resilience, risk, or learning intersect with nature

These blogs aim to capture the adventurous experience, highlighting lessons related to physical endurance, mental strength, safety, teamwork, environmental awareness, or medical perspectives in austere settings.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: January 28, 2026
Publication Date: January 31, 2026

Submissions will be featured on the official MMSN platform, giving contributors an opportunity to share their stories with a growing community passionate about mountain medicine and outdoor health.

We strongly encourage students, healthcare professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and members of MMSN to contribute.

We look forward to reading your stories and amplifying voices about your adventures.
Link: https://forms.gle/oU3z4TeHcJCWX4ao6
Word limit: 500 words
MMSN Family
Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN)

Dear MMSN Members,We are excited to invite you to an interactive session on Wall Climbing with Case Scenario. This sessi...
06/01/2026

Dear MMSN Members,

We are excited to invite you to an interactive session on Wall Climbing with Case Scenario. This session blends essential climbing skills with practical medical decision-making in a controlled environment.

Event details:
• Date: Saturday, 10 January 2026
• Venue: Astreak Climbing Center, Thamel
• Entry fee: NPR 400

Session highlights:
• Basic rope knots
• Introduction to wall climbing gear and equipment
• Introduction to wall climbing and belaying skills
• Basics of ATLS protocol using case scenarios

Seats are limited. Female participation is highly encouraged.
Interested participants are requested to register their names in advance.

For registration and further information, please feel free to contact the undersigned.

Mr. Nabin Dhakal
9826600924

Mr. Subash Acharya
9842796217

Kindly regards,
MMSN Family
Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN)

Dear Members,We are delighted to announce that our Experience Sharing Session on the Oxford Elective has concluded succe...
06/01/2026

Dear Members,

We are delighted to announce that our Experience Sharing Session on the Oxford Elective has concluded successfully.

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Ranjeet Ghimire and Dr. Rebanta Khadka for sharing their reflections on their two‑month clinical rotation at Oxford University. Their insights into the academic environment, clinical practices, and personal lessons from Oxford enriched the session with valuable perspectives and inspiration.

We are also grateful to Dr. Buddha Basnyat, Dr. Kamal Thapa, Dr. Prashanna Karki, and Dr. Anupama Bhattarai for joining the program and sharing their perspectives.

Finally, we appreciate the active participation of all attendees, whose engagement ensured the success of the session and made it a memorable gathering.

Warm regards,
MMSN Family
Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal

Dear Members,We are excited to host an Experience Sharing Program on the Oxford Elective, featuring Dr. Ranjeet Ghimire ...
03/01/2026

Dear Members,

We are excited to host an Experience Sharing Program on the Oxford Elective, featuring Dr. Ranjeet Ghimire and Dr. Rebanta Khadka. In this session, they will recount their time at Oxford University, offering perspectives and lessons learned from their two‑month clinical rotation.

Program Details:

Date: Tuesday, Poush 22, 2082 (January 6, 2026)
Time: 4:15 PM
Venue: New Basic Science Building, MMC

We warmly invite you to join us for this engaging program and take part in the exchange of ideas and experiences.

Regards,
MMSN Family
Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal

Call for Volunteer Doctors – Spring 2026Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN), in collaboration with the Himalayan R...
29/12/2025

Call for Volunteer Doctors – Spring 2026
Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN), in collaboration with the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA), invites interested members to apply as Volunteer Doctors at Manang (3519m) and Pheriche (4371m) Aid Posts for the Spring 2026 season.
Season: March–May 2026
Apply by: January 20, 2026
Email: [email protected]

Let’s serve trekkers, porters, and local communities at high altitude.

Dear Members, We are delighted to announce that our Experience Sharing Session on the HRA Pheriche Aid Post (Fall Season...
29/12/2025

Dear Members,

We are delighted to announce that our Experience Sharing Session on the HRA Pheriche Aid Post (Fall Season 2025), held on December 28 2025, has concluded successfully.

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Prince Singh for sharing his reflections on serving as a volunteer doctor at the high-altitude aid post. His insights into the challenges and lessons from Pheriche, along with his account of the successful summit of Mt. Lobuche East, enriched the session with valuable experiences and inspiration.

We are also grateful to Dr. Buddha Basnyat, Dr. Kamal Thapa, and Mr. Thaneshwor Bhandari from the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) for joining the program and sharing their perspectives, which added depth and context to the discussion.

Finally, we appreciate the active participation of all attendees, whose engagement ensured the success of the session and made it a memorable gathering.

Warm regards,
Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN)

Dear MMSN members,I am delighted to announce the official release of the MMSN Newsletter 2025 (Volume 17) today.My since...
25/12/2025

Dear MMSN members,

I am delighted to announce the official release of the MMSN Newsletter 2025 (Volume 17) today.

My sincere thanks to Prof. Dr. Buddha Basnyat and Dr Kamal Thapa for their valuable contributions including the HRA Medical Report 2024-2025 and an inspiring President's Welcome notes that will surely encourage the upcoming and emerging professionals in mountain and wilderness medicine.

I also express my gratitude to all the contributors whose thoughtful articles have made this edition rich, insightful and relevant.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the editorial team whose hard work made this publication possible: our Assistant Editors Ms. Grishma Timilsina, Mr. Jagat Bhatta, Mr. Dilliraj Pandey, and Mr. Aron Shrestha. I also wish to specially acknowledge Dr. Ranjeet Ghimire for his excellent work on the newsletter’s layout and visual design.

As I share this final newsletter of the year, I also complete my service as your Chief Editor of MMSN for 2025.Serving MMSN in this role has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career, and I am truly thankful for the opportunity and the growth it has provided. At last Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026!

You can read the Newsletter by going through the link:
https://mmsn.org.np/newsletter/

We also have a collection of newsletters, journal clubs slides, journals and blogs.
Do visit our website: mmsn.org.np

Regards
Dr Sameer Basnyat
On behalf of Editorial Team,
MMSN Newsletter 2025

Dear MMSN Members,We hope this message finds you well.We are delighted to invite you to an Experience Sharing Session on...
24/12/2025

Dear MMSN Members,

We hope this message finds you well.

We are delighted to invite you to an Experience Sharing Session on HRA Pheriche Aid Post (Fall Season 2025), featuring stories from our Pheriche team.

The Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA), in collaboration with MMSN, has been operating a high-altitude aid post at Pheriche twice a year during the spring and fall seasons.

In this session, we will hear from Dr. Prince Singh as he reflects on the experiences, learnings, and skills gained while serving as a volunteer doctor at the aid post.

The session will focus on:

Pheriche Aid Post experiences

Successful summit of Mt. Lobuche East

Event details:

Date: 13th Poush, 2082 (Sunday) / 28th December, 2025

Time: 4:15 PM NST
Venue: Basic Science Building, MMC

We look forward to seeing you at the session.

Warm Regards,
MMSN Team
Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal(MMSN)

Dear Members,We are delighted to announce that our Journal Club session held on December 24, 2025 has concluded successf...
24/12/2025

Dear Members,

We are delighted to announce that our Journal Club session held on December 24, 2025 has concluded successfully.

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Buddha Basnyat and Dr. Kamal Thapa for their thoughtful insights and for guiding the discussion with their experience and perspective. We also thank Dr. Pradip Chapagain, Dr. Prashanna Karki, and Dr. Suraj Shrestha for their contributions in the discussion.

Finally, we express our gratitude to all the participants whose engagement made the program meaningful and successful.

Warm regards,
MMSN Team
Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN)

Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN) is proud to unveil the upcoming Volume 17 of our Annual Newsletter!Releasing o...
21/12/2025

Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN) is proud to unveil the upcoming Volume 17 of our Annual Newsletter!
Releasing on December 25, 2025, this edition encapsulates a remarkable year for our community.

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