Medical Student

Nitesh Kumar
Karna

MBBS 4th Year  ·  BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal

"Integrating evidence-based medicine with compassionate care to address health disparities and advance patient outcomes."

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Who I Am

A Passion for
Healing & Discovery

I am a motivated and inquisitive medical student with a strong interest in both preventive and curative medicine, committed to contributing meaningfully to healthcare through ethical practice and continuous professional development.

Particularly driven by evidence-based medicine, community-oriented healthcare, and innovative approaches to addressing health disparities. With a focus on integrating clinical knowledge and a patient-centred approach, I strive to deliver effective and compassionate care.

Always eager to connect with professionals and peers who share a commitment to lifelong learning, research, and the advancement of healthcare systems.

6+
Publications
5
Awards & Grants
100+
Lives saved by managing blood donors
5
Global Societies

Journey

Experience &
Leadership

Aug 2025 – Dec 2025
Liaison Officer
Nepal Medical Students' Society (NMSS)
Fostering connections between NMSS and student communities, coordinating collaborative initiatives and medical student engagement.
Jul 2025 – Dec 2025
Ambassador
USMLE Inkspired
Promoting academic resources, guiding fellow medical students on USMLE preparation strategies, and representing the platform within the medical student community.
Jul 2025 – Dec 2025
Secretary, Library Committee
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
Contributing to academic resource management, student engagement, and library development initiatives.
Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Vice President
BPKIHS Students' Blood Donation Committee
Oversaw planning and execution of multiple blood donation drives, coordinated volunteers, and promoted health awareness initiatives among students and the local community.
May – Jun 2024
Volunteer – IT Team, 3rd Medicine Update 2024
Department of Internal Medicine, BPKIHS, Dharan
Supported IT operations for the Medicine Update conference organized by BPKIHS.
May 2024
Organizer, CME on Blood Transfusion
BPKIHS Students' Blood Donation Committee
Organized a CME covering indications and rational use of blood and blood products, platelet transfusion, blood transfusion in critical care settings, and transfusion-transmitted infections.
Jan – Mar 2024
Youth TB Advocate
NYMAT Nepal in collaboration with WHO, Nepal
Volunteered in the 24-24 Campaign to #EndTB; educated 55,000+ students and engaged community leaders in TB advocacy.
Feb 2024
Virtual Volunteer
7th Global Public Health Conference (GLOBEHEAL 2024), Bangkok, Thailand
Participated as an active volunteer virtually in the 7th Global Public Health Conference.
Dec 2019 – Jan 2020
Participant – Tibetan Medicine Programme
Tso-Ngon (Qinghai) University, China — Belt and Road Initiative
Represented APF School in a short-term Tibetan Medicine Program. Received appreciation from the University for excellent study and participation.

Research

Publications &
Contributions

Publication 01
Concurrent acute interstitial nephritis with acute pyelonephritis in DRESS syndrome: a rare case report
Annals of Medicine & Surgery (London), Apr 2025 · doi: 10.1097/MS9.0000000000003318 · PMID: 40486566
Publication 02
Unusual presentations in systemic lupus erythematosus with concurrent IgA nephropathy lesion: a rare case report from Eastern Nepal
Annals of Medicine & Surgery (London), Jul 2024 · doi: 10.1097/MS9.0000000000002401 · PMID: 39359849
Publication 03
Adult-onset refractory retroperitoneal neuroblastoma with diagnostic and therapeutic challenges: a case report and review of literature
Journal of Medical Case Reports, March 2026 . doi: 10.1186/s13256-026-05972-6
Will be updated soon...

Recognition

Awards &
Grants

🏆
Anita Gyawali – Ganesh Gyawali Health Research Award
2025
🔬
Best Oncology Research Award
2025
Blood & Multispeciality Hospital, Kathmandu
🧠
Alzheimer's Association International Conference Fellowship
2026

Affiliations & Abilities

Memberships,
Skills & Languages

Professional Societies

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) — 2025
  • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) — 2025
  • International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) — 2026
  • American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — 2023
  • European Academy of Neurology (EAN) — 2023

Languages

  • English
  • Nepali
  • Maithali
  • Hindi

Skills & Expertise

Systematic Reviews Meta-Analysis Medical Research Scientific Writing Peer Review Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign WordPress Event IT Management Team Collaboration Community Advocacy English & Nepali Typing


Hobbies & Interests

⚽ Football 🤝 Volunteering ✈️ Travelling 🎵 Music 🥾 Hiking

Continuous Learning

Certifications &
Courses

Harvard Medical School
Clinical Care for Autistic Adults
October 2025
Elsevier
Certified Peer Reviewer Course
August 2024
Journal of Nepal Medical Association
Beyond Medical School: Research, Publication & Future Career
November 2023
Health Action and Research
Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
November 2023

Let's Connect

Reach Out &
Collaborate

Open to research collaborations, academic discussions, and connecting with fellow healthcare professionals worldwide.

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