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Executive Board

Ghan Bahadur Thapa, MD

President

Dr. Thapa is currently working as a General Practitioner and Emergency Medicine Physician at Grande Hospital, Kathmandu. He completed his Nepalese Diploma in Mountain Medicine in 2012 and his International Diploma in Mountain Emergency Medicine in 2014. Dr. Thapa served as the Treasurer of this society for 4 years (2016-2020).

Santosh Baniya, MD

Vice-President

Dr. Baniya is an Emergency medicine physician at the Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Pokhara. He trained in General Practice and Emergency Medicine at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, IOM, Kathmandu from where he also completed his medical school. He got his Diploma in Mountain Medicine in 2016 from Nepal and his Diploma in Global Health in 2016 from the Institute of Medicine, Nepal. He has already served as the joint secretary for 4 years (2016-2020). Dr. Baniya worked as the local organizing chairperson for the XII ISMM World Congress on Mountain Medicine in 2018. Currently, he is also serving as the vice president of the International Society for Mountain Medicine for the 2021-2025 term.

Suman Acharya, MD

Secretary

Dr. Acharya is currently working as consultant physician at Lumbini Provincial Hospital. He completed his post-graduate training in internal medicine at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, IOM. He graduated from the same institution in 2017. He previously served as an executive body member at the society for the 2016-2020 term. He also completed his Diploma in Mountain Medicine in 2017 from Nepal. He has worked as an expedition and trail race doctor across various expeditions and races in the country. His areas of interest include emergency medicine, critical care medicine, high-altitude medicine, and medical education.

Suvash Dawadi, MD

Treasurer

I am a general practitioner currently working at CIWEC Hospital and Travel Medicine Center. I completed my entire medical training, including a residency program in General Practice and Emergency Medicine, from the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, Nepal. I have a special interest in travel medicine, sports medicine, expedition medicine, and high-altitude medicine. I completed the Diploma in Mountain Medicine in Nepal in 2014 and currently serve as a faculty member in the same course. Since my first year of medical school, I have been a member of the Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal, initially participating in the Journal Clubs. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working as a volunteer doctor for Everest ER, a tent aid post at the Everest Base Camp during the spring climbing season of 2018. Additionally, I have worked as an expedition doctor on Lobuche East, Kilimanjaro, and for multiple high-altitude trail races, including the Manaslu and Mustang Trail races. My work at CIWEC places me in a unique position to practice travel health issues, including those related to high-altitude travel. I have had the pleasure of presenting at several national and international conferences, including the ISMM World Congress on Mountain Medicine (2018, 2021) and the World Extreme Medicine Conference (2021). Furthermore, I have contributed to publications in international peer-reviewed journals.

Rajesh Sharma, MBBS

Joint Secretary

Dr. Sharma is Lead Specialists in Poison Information and research co-investigator at Nepal's first Institution based poison information center (PIC), Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital where he completed his med school. He volunteered as a medical student in the high-altitude health camp in Gosainkunda in 2018. He was also a part of the organizing committee member of the XII International Society for Mountain Medicine (ISMM) World Congress in 2018. He has presented his high-altitude research ISMM/WMS world congresses where he earned best oral presentation award for his research done at Everest region. He has worked as outdoor activity and case scenario instructor for MMSN activities. He has been working as mountain medicine trainer to mountain guides, medical students. He has worked as trail/trekking/research doctor at Everest region. His interests include mountain medicine, wilderness medicine, emergency medicine, medical toxicology and global health.

Subarna Adhikari, MBBS

Member

An orthopedics and mountain medicine trained physician from Nepal who is undergoing a new residency in Emergency Medicine in the US. Improvement of Emergency healthcare and consolidation of Emergency Medicine training in Nepal are two of my ongoing life goals. Hiking is a hobby and you will find me walking a trail whenever I am free.

Prasanna Karki, MBBS

Member

Dr Prashanna Karki did MBBS from Maharhajgunj Medical campus, IOM, currently pursuing internal medicine residency at TUTH, IOM. Joined as a member of MMSN 10 years back. Worked as outdoor activities coordinator during internship. Volunteered as a medical doctor in HRA Pheriche aid post 2021 and Gosainkunda health camp, 2022. Interested in sports, travelling and music. Worked at Dolpa District Hospital for 18 months which is one of the remote mountainous district of the country.

Shreyashi Karki, MBBS

Member

Dr Shreyasi Karki has volunteered in high-altitude health camp in Gosainkunda in 2023. She has then worked at Everest ER as a volunteer doctor in 2024. MMSN has opened her to realms of opportunities to serve in the mountains and has fueled her passion for mountain medicine. She wishes to contribute more to the mountains and it’s people in future.

Sanjeev Kharel, MBBS

Member

I am Sanjeev Kharel, a graduate of Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, with over 72 publications to my credit. I also serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the 2024 Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN) Newsletter and as a member of its editorial board. My primary research interests are in high-altitude and pilgrimage medicine, addressing health challenges faced by travelers in remote and extreme environments. My recent study on travelers’ diarrhea in high-altitude clinics has provided valuable insights into the healthcare needs of individuals in these settings.

Aakash Sherpali, MBBS

Member

Dr. Aakash Sherpali is an intern doctor at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital with a keen interest in Wilderness, Austere, and Travel Medicine. Passionate about raising awareness on travel health and high-altitude illnesses, he is dedicated to educating the general public and medical students. An outdoor enthusiast, he loves trekking, hiking, running, and swimming. As a long-standing member of the Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN), he serves as the academic coordinator and a member-at-large of the 6th Executive Body. Dr. Sherpali combines his medical expertise with his love for adventure to improve travel health awareness and education across Nepal.

Ashika Aryal, MBBS

Member

Hello and Namaste! I am Ashika Aryal, a third year MBBS student at Maharajgunj Medical Campus. I am a committed, caring and friendly person with a great passion for helping people. My aim is to contribute to the improvement in the health services in Nepal, mainly in remote areas. Besides studying medicine I love traveling especially trekking. I am honored to be a part of the Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal and excited to work towards a healthier and stronger Nepal.

Ranjeet Ghimire, MBBS

IT Co-Ordinator

Namaste everyone! I am Dr. Ranjeet Ghimire, an intern at TUTH and working as the IT Coordinator of MMSN for past 2 years. I have a deep interest in graphic design and web development, which I am passionately channeling into enhancing MMSN's website and managing its social media presence. My goal is to utilize my technical skills and creativity to make MMSN’s digital platforms more engaging, accessible, and impactful. Being a part of MMSN allows me to combine my professional medical training with my personal interests in technology, contributing to the organization's growth and outreach.

Rebanta Khadka, MBBS

Outdoor Co-Ordinator

Namaste Everyone !! My name is Dr. Rebanta Khadka, and I am honored to serve as the Outdoor Coordinator for the year 2025 in the Mountain Medicine Society of Nepal (MMSN). Currently, I am working as an intern doctor at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), where my experiences in high-altitude health have deepened my passion for research and education in this field. I am excited to bring my knowledge and enthusiasm to the role of Outdoor Coordinator, where I look forward to collaborating with a talented team to advance the goals of MMSN and contribute to the growth of mountain medicine.

Sameer Basnyat, MBBS

Editorial Chief

Greetings, everyone. I am Dr. Sameer Basnyat, the Editor-in-Chief of MMSN for 2025. Currently serving as an intern doctor at TUTH, my long-standing involvement with MMSN has strengthened my dedication to high-altitude health research and education. Together with my editorial team, I aim to shape the vision and direction of MMSN’s publications, helping the organization reach new heights.

Ranjeet Ghimire, MBBS

Academic Co-Ordinator

Greetings! I am Dr. Ranjeet Ghimire, an intern at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) and currently serving as the Academic Coordinator for the 2025 tenure. Being part of an organization dedicated to mountain and wilderness medicine has always been a dream of mine, and it’s an incredible privilege to contribute and grow under the guidance of this inspiring community. My passion for travel and trekking has been the driving force behind my interest in altitude medicine. In my role as Academic Coordinator, I strive to create meaningful learning opportunities by organizing journal clubs, experience-sharing sessions on climbing, case scenario discussions, and simulation workshops. My focus is on fostering curiosity and collaboration while enhancing both my own knowledge and that of my peers and fellow medical students, helping us all grow in this fascinating field.