Prof Dr Bhagawan Koirala - a name that needs no introduction for us - this renowned heart surgeon of Nepal has operated on more than 14,000 hearts and served hundreds of thousands of people over the years. He is also known for pioneering open-heart surgery in Nepal while also heading the country's Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre. He also proved his managerial skills while leading the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and being a part of the Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre.
Recognising his invaluable contribution to Nepal's healthcare system, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) recently honoured him with the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS). He is at present deeply occupied in his passion project of delivering an integrated multispecialty high-quality child healthcare in the country. The RCSEd is the oldest surgical institute in the world, established in 1505.
Its website mentions, "By joining The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) as an Affiliate, Member or Fellow, you will become part of a prestigious network of 32,000 professionals in over 100 countries across the world. From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide..
. Membership of the College provides professional accreditation from one of the oldest, most prestigious, and respected surgical bodies, and indicates that you have gone through a rigorous proces.
