AMDA experience
27/01/2015 20:34
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Author |
Vikash Paudel |
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Hospital Name |
AMDA Hospital- Kharkhare-2 |
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Department Assigned |
Dermatology |
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City |
Damak, Jhapa, Nepal |
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Weather |
Jan-Feb Winter(Temp max 32 Min 1) |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Local languages spoken |
Nepali |
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Language of physicians, nurses |
Nepali, English |
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Setting (e.g. rural/urban) |
Semi-urban , refugee camps |
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Expected level of knowledge |
No specific requirements |
Details of Institution
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Population served |
25 000-30000 |
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Size description (e.g. beds in hospital) |
Refugee camp of 25,000 people and local inhabitants of Damak municipality and nearly. 100 beds |
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Doctors |
Medical Officers- 3 MDGP- 4 Anesthesiologist- 2 Obstetrician-1 Paediatrician-1 Surgeon- 1 Internal Medcine-1 Radiologist- 1 |
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Departments/specialties available |
Obs/Gyne, Basic general surgery, Internal Medicine, Primary care including Orthopedics, Paediatrics, Dermatology and Tuberculosis clinics. Training for Skilled Birth Attendants and Mid Level Practicum. |
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Further description |
Time spent at Dermatology OPD with very few no of patients. Average 5/day. |
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Resident Responsibilities |
Mainly OPD clinics and procedures regarding Dermatology. |
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Teaching Availability |
No formal teaching offered MLP class? |
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Community Contact |
Medical Superintendent Dr Nabin Dhakal, Anaesthesiologist ah.damak@amda.org.np |
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Travel Costs
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Accommodation |
Local guest house with electricity, wi-fi and running (hot/cold) water. 3 km far from Hospital.(Walking distance 30 min) |
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Travel to location |
Travel from Kathmandu to Damak available by air or land. Land cheaper, but slower and less comfortable. |
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Transport within Location |
Travel with AMDA staff on staff bus, or driver sent to pick you up. |
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Food |
No options available. Near-by local hotel opposite the hospital. Average food. Unsuitable for dinner. |
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Recommended Vaccinations |
As per required. |
Additional Details
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The Good |
Good experience at Jhapa, friendly, welcoming staff and people, cheap. Free time to study. Travel options to Dharan, Ilam, and Siliguri-India. Free time if you wanna study. |
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The Bad |
Kitchen for food/ Few patients/ Boredom |
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Further Descriptions, Comments or Advice |
Not suitable for dermatology resident to spend two month in the rural settings with very few no of patients. |
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Email Address |
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Overall rating |
3/5 |
