She earned her advanced degree from the prestigious Lhasa University School of Traditional Medicine in 1988, following a rigorous training program spanning five years, which included a two-year residency. During her formative years, she had the privilege of studying under the guidance of Khenpos Troru Tsenam and Gyaltsen, esteemed Tibetan Medicine doctors in Tibet.

Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo’s journey continued with invaluable clinical training, spanning four years, under the mentorship of Khenpo Troru Tsenam. This experience honed her expertise in the field.

Subsequently, she dedicated numerous years to serving as a Tibetan Medicine practitioner in Eastern Tibet. Her remarkable work included collaboration with and leadership of A.S.I.A., the non-profit organization initiated by Professor Namkhai Norbu. Her contributions involved establishing hospitals and training centers in the remote regions of Sichuan Province and Chamdo Prefecture.

Between 1997 and 2000, Dr. Wangmo played a pivotal role as the A.S.I.A. project coordinator in Tibet, overseeing the development of Gamthog Hospital and supervising healthcare activities in the Chamdo Prefecture. Her commitment to healthcare accessibility and excellence was evident throughout this period.

In 2007, she co-founded the American Tibetan Medical Association (ATMA), a national organization in the United States dedicated to representing and advancing the Tibetan medical profession. ATMA’s mission revolves around preserving, protecting, improving, and promoting Tibetan medicine’s philosophy, knowledge, science, and practice for the betterment of humanity.

In 2012, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo assumed the role of International Director of the School of Tibetan Medicine, further solidifying her influence in the field.

Presently, Dr. Wangmo resides at the Shang Shung Institute of America, the global headquarters of the School of Tibetan Medicine. In her capacity as International Director, she leads and oversees the Institute’s national and international programs across the United States, Russia, and Europe, maintaining a steadfast commitment to advancing the practice and knowledge of Tibetan medicine.