Upcoming Events
The Bhutan Society organises several events each year, in London and elsewhere, for Society members.
The next events will be:
2026
The Bhutanese Healthcare System
A talk by Dr Mimi Lhamu Mynak, President of National Medical Services of Bhutan
and consultant paediatrician.
Wednesday 21st October 2026
Venue: Rooms 319/322/324, Sherfield Building, Imperial College South Kensington Campus, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ (and online)
Time: Doors open 6.00pm, talks at 6.30. Refreshments served from 6pm
Tickets: £10 (Bhutanese Students free), for in-person attendees
A team of senior medics from Bhutan is visiting the UK to discuss collaboration and training with various institutions. In addition to Dr Mimi Lhamu Mynak the team includes:
Dr Kuenzang Chhenzom, Registrar of the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB), Thimphu
Director Rixin Jamtsho - Director of the Medical Education Centre for Research, Innovation & Training (MECRIT) within KGUMSB, Thimphu
Dr Jigme Yoezer - Digital Health and Innovation Unit, Central Regional Referral Unit, Gelephu & GMC Health Department, Gelephu
Dr Thinley Dorji of the Central Regional Referral Hospital (Gelephu) - and MECRIT.
Please register your interest with Deborah at deborah@scottsteedman.com
Zoom link here
Annual Reception
Friday 6th November 2026
The Michael Hall, St Michael and All Angels Church, Bath Road, Chiswick. London W4 1LW
Time: 6:30pm - 9:45pm
Tickets: £48pp (Bhutanese students free)
To mark both the 4th King of Bhutan’s birthday and the 5th King’s coronation this annual event will be held in the very beautiful Michael Hall at St Michael and All Angels Church, in Chiswick, London.
The Annual Reception is an opportunity for Members to meet and network. Bhutanese Student Members are especially welcome and are offered free tickets, subject to sponsorship. The format of the reception this year will be simple sit down dinner with Bhutanese dancing afterwards.
Tickets cost £48 per person, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and dinner with a variety of dishes. Vegetarian options will be available. You are welcome to bring guests.
Please consider sponsoring a ticket for a Bhutanese Student to attend, whether or not you are able to join us for the event. The reception is a popular event for the Students and an opportunity for them to engage with the Society. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Booking: The easiest way to book is to use the ‘Register online here’ button just above. This is easiest for us too! Alternatively, downloadable pdfs can also be found here, a copy of which is also in the Summer Newsletter. The complete downloadable form should be posted, or emailed using the address below.
Payment: Payment may be made online by bank transfer or by cheque. Bank details are available here, being the same as those used for your subscription, if you are a member.
Bhutanese students, please register your interest with Scott Steedman (secretary@bhutansociety.org)
