- Madhu Sudan Aryal: Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal..
ABSTRACT: Extracurricular activities (ECAs) in the field of medicine can be research related and non-research related activities that allows students to develop skills to be a good doctor in the future. Building a curriculum vitae, becoming a team player, managing stress, building good communication skills and good academics highlights the value of extracurricular activities. Challenges like time constraints, and resource limitation hinders the participation which needs to be addressed to encourage the medical students to take part in extracurricular activities.