Ramu Kharel MD

Summary

• Dr. Ramu Kharel is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Brown University, with expertise and significant contributions to global health. Dr. Kharel's career is distinguished by the establishment of Nepal's first institutional Poison Information Center, a critical initiative that has revolutionized poisoning management. He is the founder and chief strategist of Health Advancement Programs to Serve All (HAPSA) Nepal, he has spearheaded numerous public health campaigns, including nationwide CPR training for police officers, disaster response efforts during the 2015 and 2023 Nepal earthquakes, and COVID-19 response in various fronts. In addition to his leadership roles, Dr. Kharel is a dedicated mentor, guiding students, residents, and fellows in emergency medicine research. His mentorship has spurred critical projects such as trauma care training programs and poison management strategies in resource-limited settings. Under his guidance, mentees have contributed to impactful global health initiatives, including community-based pre-hospital trauma training and the creation of culturally adapted medical tools for rural healthcare providers. Dr. Kharel has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and delivered invited presentations at esteemed international conference. His research focuses on emergency care system strengthening, poison information services, and pre-hospital trauma interventions in low-resource settings.