Mail by Runner 15: Dr Mingma Kanchi Sherpa

Tashi Delek!

This week's Mail by Runner is another education success story for Solukhumbu!

Dr Mingma Kanchi Sherpa.

Even though being born in one of the most remote regions of Nepal: Solukhumbu, I have been so fortunate to see the foreign volunteer doctors serving my community since my childhood, which inspired me to become one.

In the quest of fulfilling my medical dream, I dedicated most of my time to my studies since the beginning. I spent my school years in Kathmandu, away from home and family. I then completed my Bachelors of Science in Biology, followed by Doctor of Medicine from Cebu Doctors University in Philippines in 2014 with the help of scholarship from The Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation, Canada.

I also spent a year in the Philippines as an intern, which helped me observe and learn international medical practices closely. Upon completing the medical course, I returned to Nepal and passed the Nepal medical licensure exam in July 2015. Afterwards, I worked for a few months in Patan Hospital, where I got the chance to further hone my knowledge and skills as a medical Practitioner.

I then decided to come back to my birthplace and hence I have been working in Khunde Hospital as a medical officer since June 2016. I feel very privileged to work here in my own community and I wish to continue doing the good work so that I can help save lives and make a difference in someone’s life.

We are very grateful for Dr Mingma Kanchis dedication to Solukhumbu and we congratulate her on her recent engagement!