Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
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Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (VIMS) is in Whitefield, Bangalore, India. It is an independent medical institute dedicated to the improvement of excellence in education, research and patient care
. VIMS was established in 2000, with the blessings of Bhagavan Sri Satya Sai Baba
and promoted by Srinivasa trust.
equipment and facilities like state-of-the-art MRI, spiral CT scan
, cardiac echo machine, cardiac catheterization lab, ultrasound equipment, linear accelerator, etc. All diagnostic facilities are available through the central diagnostic lab and radiology departments.
The campus also has two specialty centers: Vydehi Institute of Rehabilitation and Vydehi Ayurveda Gram.
The institute offers undergraduate and post-graduate
degrees. The college annually accepts 150 students for the MBBS undergraduate course. Admission to this course is made through a merit list prepared on the basis of the scores of the candidates in the Common Entrance Test
(CET) and KRLMPCA. Post-graduate admission is 56 seats.
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences is recognized by Medical Council of India
and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
. VIMS is included in the directory of the World Health Organization, which is required to be recognized internationally for purposes of higher postgraduate education and employment opportunities. It has tie-ups with the University of Georgia and University of California.
The Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences is recognized by Dental Council of India
and is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Admission to this course is made through a merit list prepared on the basis of candidate scores in the Common Entrance Test (CET) and KRLMPCA followed by Centralized Counseling. Number of seats allotted in BDS is 60 per year.
The Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences and Research Centre recognized by Indian Nursing Council
and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Total of 100 seats are allotted in B.Sc. Nursing.
Vydehi Institute of Biotechnology Science Affiliated to Bangalore University
offers 40 in M.Sc. Biotechnology. And 60 in B.Sc. Biotechnology (Biochemistry, Genetics and Biotechnology)
There are paramedical courses offered by the institute and that are affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Number of seats are 20.
VIMS uses a unique, collaborative approach to medical research and training. The institute is involved in conducting research in medical subjects and is committed to advancement of medical education
, healthcare and research and is set to achieve a greater level of excellence in all these fields. Biotech Institute and Biotech Park signed an international co-operative agreement with University of Georgia
, Athens, USA for research-oriented work to update the knowledge database. Vydehi Institute further widens its academic horizon with the establishments of super-specialty departments.
Health care
Health care is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans. Health care is delivered by practitioners in medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, and other care providers...
. VIMS was established in 2000, with the blessings of Bhagavan Sri Satya Sai Baba
Sathya Sai Baba
Śri Sathya Sai Baba , born as Sathyanarayana Raju was an Indian guru, spiritual figure, mystic, philanthropist, and educator. He claimed to be the reincarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi, a spiritual saint and miracle worker who died in 1918 and whose teachings were an eclectic blend of Hindu and...
and promoted by Srinivasa trust.
Healthcare
Vydehi Hospital in Bangalore is one of India's largest super speciality hospitals with a capacity of 1000 beds, with advanced Hi-techHigh tech
High tech is technology that is at the cutting edge: the most advanced technology currently available. It is often used in reference to micro-electronics, rather than other technologies. The adjective form is hyphenated: high-tech or high-technology...
equipment and facilities like state-of-the-art MRI, spiral CT scan
Computed tomography
X-ray computed tomography or Computer tomography , is a medical imaging method employing tomography created by computer processing...
, cardiac echo machine, cardiac catheterization lab, ultrasound equipment, linear accelerator, etc. All diagnostic facilities are available through the central diagnostic lab and radiology departments.
Education
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre has four academic institutions:- Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
- Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences
- Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences
- Vydehi Institute of Biotechnology Sciences
The campus also has two specialty centers: Vydehi Institute of Rehabilitation and Vydehi Ayurveda Gram.
The institute offers undergraduate and post-graduate
Postgraduate education
Postgraduate education involves learning and studying for degrees or other qualifications for which a first or Bachelor's degree generally is required, and is normally considered to be part of higher education...
degrees. The college annually accepts 150 students for the MBBS undergraduate course. Admission to this course is made through a merit list prepared on the basis of the scores of the candidates in the Common Entrance Test
Common Entrance Test
The Common Entrance Test is a state-level competitive exam conducted for the purpose of admission of students to the first year or first semester of full time courses in Medical, Dental and Engineering Courses in professional colleges within the state in question in IndiaThe professional colleges...
(CET) and KRLMPCA. Post-graduate admission is 56 seats.
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences is recognized by Medical Council of India
Medical Council of India
The Medical Council of India was the statutory body for maintenance of uniform and high standards of medical education in India. The Council grants recognition of medical qualifications, gives accreditation to medical colleges, grants registration to medical practitioners, and monitors medical...
and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, centered in Bangalore, India, is a unitary university set up in 1996 by the government of Karnataka, India, for the regulation and promotion of higher education in health sciences throughout the state of Karnataka....
. VIMS is included in the directory of the World Health Organization, which is required to be recognized internationally for purposes of higher postgraduate education and employment opportunities. It has tie-ups with the University of Georgia and University of California.
The Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences is recognized by Dental Council of India
Dental Council of India
The Dental Council of India was incorporated under The Dentists Act, 1948 to regulate dental education and the profession throughout India. It is financed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and through the local state dental councils....
and is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Admission to this course is made through a merit list prepared on the basis of candidate scores in the Common Entrance Test (CET) and KRLMPCA followed by Centralized Counseling. Number of seats allotted in BDS is 60 per year.
The Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences and Research Centre recognized by Indian Nursing Council
Indian Nursing Council
The Indian Nursing Council is a regulatory body for nurses and education in nursing in India. It is an autonomous body under the Government of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare , constituted by the Central Government under section 3 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 of Indian...
and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Total of 100 seats are allotted in B.Sc. Nursing.
Vydehi Institute of Biotechnology Science Affiliated to Bangalore University
Bangalore University
Bangalore University is a public university located in Bangalore, Karnataka State, India. The university is one of the oldest in India, dating back to 1886...
offers 40 in M.Sc. Biotechnology. And 60 in B.Sc. Biotechnology (Biochemistry, Genetics and Biotechnology)
There are paramedical courses offered by the institute and that are affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Number of seats are 20.
VIMS uses a unique, collaborative approach to medical research and training. The institute is involved in conducting research in medical subjects and is committed to advancement of medical education
Medical education
Medical education is education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training to become a doctor or additional training thereafter ....
, healthcare and research and is set to achieve a greater level of excellence in all these fields. Biotech Institute and Biotech Park signed an international co-operative agreement with University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
, Athens, USA for research-oriented work to update the knowledge database. Vydehi Institute further widens its academic horizon with the establishments of super-specialty departments.
Board of Administration
- Sri D.K. Audikesavulu: Chairman
- D.A. Kalpaja: Director, VIMS & RC
- Dr. S. Kantha: Advisor, VIMS & RC
- Dr. Sandhya Belwadi: Principal, Vydehi Medical College
- Dr. K.G. Ghorpade: Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences
- Prof. L.E. Madhumathi: Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences
- Dr. K.V. Janardhan: Vydehi institute of Biotech Sciences