Dipendra Paudyal

Member

Driven by the humanitarian and educational aspects of medicine, Dr. Paudyal is dedicated to building PM&R in resource-constrained settings. His professional goals center on establishing a successful PM&R residency training program in Nepal and working globally as a medical educator.

dipendranpaudyal@gmail.com

Visionary Goals

Clinical Journeys and Aspirations

Our specialists discuss what motivates them to serve individuals with disabilities and their aspirations for expanding care nationwide.

Can you share with us where you are currently in your professional journey?

I am still navigating my way. I am passionate about medical education and global health. My career goals are to contribute to development of PM&R training and education in Nepal, build PM&R in resource-constrained settings, and improve global rehabilitation communities.

What first drew you to PM&R, and what continues to motivate you in this field?

Throughout medical school, I was searching for something that spoke to me. I had an interest in the humanitarian side of medicine in addition to the clinical and academic side of it. With PM&R, everything made sense. I found a specialty that I like. I found a field where I could contribute to its growth. My interest in the humanitarian side of medicine was met. And my passion for education had an opportunity to substantiate into medical education within Physiatry.

In your view, how will PM&R shape the future of rehabilitation and disability care in Nepal?

Change doesn’t happen without advocacy. Advocacy is and will be the key tool to overcome longstanding barriers to rehabilitation services and disability inclusion in Nepal by influencing health policy, expanding access to services, and promoting social inclusion.

What are your personal and professional aspirations within the field of PM&R?

I am passionate about medical education within the field of Physiatry. The goal is to address the barriers in training opportunities by contributing to the establishment of a successful PM&R residency training program in Nepal. Beyond this, I envision myself working as a medical educator and expanding my learning through organizations like the International Rehabilitation Forum (IRF), which are dedicated to building Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in low-resource settings in the future.