Dr. Bishow Kumar Shrestha

• Full-time Physician, Intensivist, and Bronchoscopist in Vayodha Hospitals Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal (Aug 2014 - May 2017)
• Part-time Physician, Intensivist, and Bronchoscopist in Venus International Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal (Oct 2014 - May 2017)
• Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Manmohan Memorial Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Swayambhu, Kathmandu (Dec 16, 2013 - Mar 14, 2014)
• Physician in Nidan Hospital, Pulchowk, Lalitpur (Oct 20, 2013 - Jul 19, 2014)
• Physician in Suvekchya International Hospital and Research Center, Kathmandu (Jan 12, 2014 - Apr 07, 2014)
• Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Kathmandu National Medical College, Kathmandu (Oct 18, 2013 - Dec 15, 2013)
• Medical Registrar in Life Care Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal (Feb 3, 2009 - Mar 5, 2010)
• US Clinical Clerkship in North Shore University Hospital, New York, USA
• Resident House Officer in Norvic International Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal (Nov 2007 - Jul 2008)
• Medical Doctor In charge at SOS Medical Center, SOS Children’s Village, Sunsari, Nepal (Jun 2004 - Feb 2006)
• Resident Medical Officer in Koshi Zonal Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal (Jun 2003 - Apr 2004)
• Medical Language Instructor at Unlimited Numedia Limited, Sunsari, Nepal (Apr 2004 - Jun 2003)

•  Volunteer Medical Doctor in Madan Memorial Health Center, Kathmandu, Nepal (Jan 2008 - Sep 2008)
• Volunteer Medical Doctor in Itahari, Sunsari, Nepal (Feb 2005 - Jan 2007)
• Volunteer Medical Doctor in Kirant Yakthung Chumlung Punar Jiwan Kendra (NGO), Dharan, Sunsari, Nepal

Special Interests:

• Critical Care Medicine
• International Pulmonology

•  Fellowship in Echocardiography: CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
• Training in Basic and Advanced Bronchoscopy: Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, India
• Training in EBUS TBNA (Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Needle Aspiration): Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
• International Diploma in Extracorporeal Life Support (ECMO): ECMO Asia/Health Training Asia, India
• Supervisor Training for MRCEM Educational Supervisor: NHS e-learning course
• Face-to-Face Session for Educational Supervisors Training: Organized by NHS Health Education England at Chitwan Medical College, Nepal

Membership:

• ACCP (American College of Chest Physicians): Member (CHEST ID #2064628)
•  ERS (European Society of Respiratory Medicine): Membership #426919
• ATS (American Thoracic Society): Membership #00339372
• AHA /ASA (American Heart Association and American Stroke Association): Professional Member (Membership #157948353)
• NSCCM (Nepalese Society of Critical Care Medicine): Life Member
• SIMON (Society of Internal Medicine of Nepal): Life Member
• NMA (Nepal Medical Society): Life Member

Social Work and Other Engagements: 

• Project Coordinator for the "Temporary Shelter Building for 2015 Earthquake Victims" - Constructed 100 temporary shelters in Nuwakot and Sindhupalchowk for April 12, 2011 earthquake victims from funds raised from personal contributions by ex-students of B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. This project was covered by Avenues Television and Mountain Television.
• [Link to Avenues TV coverage of BPKIHS Ex-students’ society Phase1] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgpRLxtRIPI)
• [Link to Mountain TV coverage of BPKIHS Ex-student’s society Phase 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch v=U2K1uDTfH_o&feature=youtu.be)
• [Link to Avenues TV coverage of BPKIHS Ex-student’s society Phase 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWvpBNsEdtk)
• Organized Live Interaction Program of "Vice Presidential Candidates of Nepal Medical Council Election 2013" as Program Director, which was broadcasted on Avenues Television. This program was the first of its kind in the history of Nepal Council Election.
• Ex Vice President of RAN (Resident’s Association of National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital)