The team of 2012 batch MBBS students of Amrita School of Medicine comprising of Aaditya Rameshwara and Jishnu Narayanan Nair won first prize in the Compos Mentis 2016 - National Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Quiz conducted by Kasturba Medical College, Manipal on September 15, 2016.
The quiz was conducted as a part of the IGCLA (Indo-German Conference of Lindau Alumni) programme at Manipal University. This is the first time that Amrita School of Medicine has won this prestigious award that is coveted by medical colleges across the country, and for which there was stiff competition among some of the best MBBS students of India. Amrita students emerged victorious after 6 gruelling rounds of quizzing including a visual round and a rapid fire round, involving 40 teams. Aaditya and Jishnu received the Compos Mentis 2016 trophy from Dr. Ullas Kamath, Dean of Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal. Both the winners were also given certificates of appreciation and cash awards of Rs 10,000 each.
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The School offers courses in Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. The curriculum is based on the directives of the Medical Council of India. The course involves both theory classes and practical sessions. The Amrita School of Medicine is committed to excellence in preparing current and future students to play a key role in serving humanity through the medical field. By the introduction of the unique Simulation center in AIMS, the School is one step ahead in developing new teaching methodology in the field of medical education... Read more»
The Amrita School of Medicine features some of the most advanced medical facilities and techniques available in India today. These highly specialised institutes offer a variety of training programs in national board certification, post-doctoral research programs and collaborative studies with some of the finest medical institutions and universities throughout the world. AIMS has thus been awarded with research protocols from national and international funding agencies. The high quality standards at AIMS backed up by... Read more»
The faculty, well-known and highly respected in their respective academic fraternities, is really what distinguishes School of Medicine. Drawn from among the best minds in the world, they afford the school an extensive network of contacts which are instrumental in getting collaborative researches, live student projects and industry inputs so essential to quality education. The eclectic blend of faculty, academicians, researchers, patrons and professionals drawn from India and abroad, with their reserve of technological expertise... Read more»
The School of Medicine is organized into 39 departments that that can broadly be categorized into Pre and Para Clinical Sciences, Clinical Broad Specialities and Clinical Super Specialities. There are state-of-the-art laboratories, spacious lecture halls, best-in-class medical software, and an elaborate anatomy museum. The school provides world-class medical training as well as a training for life that is rooted in core human values... Read more»
Many of our faculty members and students are recognized through awards, fellowships and scholarships for their contribution to the medical field... »»
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September 19, 2016
This is the first time that any organization has bagged two FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards in the same year.
The Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (Amrita Hospital) has aced the FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2016 by emerging the winner in two categories of ‘Patient Safety’ and ‘Innovation in Medical Technology.’ The two awards were received on behalf of Amrita Hospital by Dr. Sanjeev K. Singh, Medical Superintendent, who is known for his work on patient safety and antibiotic stewardship, and Dr. Mahesh Kappanayil, Department of Paediatric Cardiology, who has developed a 3D printing model in congenital heart surgery. This is the first time that any organization has bagged two FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards in the same year.
September 3, 2016
The Department of Ophthalmology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences secured the tenth position for rendering best ophthalmic services in the All India Lifestyle Hospital and Clinic Ranking Survey 2016 conducted by the Times Group.
Amrita's Dermatology department also bagged thirteenth position in the survey. The ranking was based on a country-wide survey spread over an extensive six weeks of field work focusing in May, 2016.
August 23, 2016
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi announces the results of the First Professional M. B. B. S. Degree Examination - July / August 2016.
Results can be viewed here »»
August 23, 2016
Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, addressed graduands at the 13thConvocation of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham at Coimbatore campus on 21st August, 2016. Reproduced below, is the complete text of his speech.
Respected President Sampujya Swamiji Amritaswarupananda Puri; Pro-Chancellor Brahmachari Abhayamrita Chaitanya, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Venkat Rangan, Medical Director Dr. Prem Nair; Registrar, Deans, Directors, Chairpersons, faculty and graduands of Amrita University and parents.
A very good morning to all of you.
August 23, 2016
Students from all disciplines across five campuses received degrees, including 36 PhD’s and 100 medal winners
Amrita University, ranked No. 1 private university in India by global ranking agencies, awarded degrees to a total of 4,477 students, including 2,212 women, at its 13th convocation held at Coimbatore campus on August 21, 2016. As many as 19 out of 36 Ph.D. degrees were bagged by women. In addition, one hundred students across all the five university campuses received gold and silver medals for academic excellence. The faces of thousands of Amrita students beamed with pride and joy as they waited to receive their degree certificates and clicked pictures at the grand annual ceremony.
The largest contingent of students receiving degrees belonged to the B.Tech. stream (1,896), followed by M.Tech. (473), MCA (196), MBA (191), BCA (188), B.Com (162), B.Sc. (131), MBBS (95), and others. All disciplines of study such as engineering, business, medicine, biotechnology, nanotechnology, arts & sciences, dentistry, nursing, ayurveda, pharmacy, social work, mass communication and teacher education were represented among the students.
Oct
22
2016
The Department of Internal Medicine is orgainising a State level Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme,"...
Aug
5
2016
ANMPI (Association of Nuclear Medicine Physicians of India) Amrita Sentinel Node Imaging & Biopsy Workshop is the first...
Jul
24
2016
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences conducted a one day symposium on “Evidence Based Medicine” on July 24, 2016. The...
Jun
26
2016
The Department of Pediatric Cardiology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences conducted a one-day conference on Pediatric...
Jun
24
2016
Simple techniques like hand hygiene, surgical safety check-lists, and empowering nurses to confidently communicate patient...
Sep
17
2016
With an aim to provide state-of-the-art healthcare facility to people, Amrita is all set to come up with the largest hospital in National Capital Region (NCR) region in the next two years. A total of 2,500 beds will be available in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS).
Sep
16
2016
The Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (Amrita Hospital) has aced theFICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2016 by emerging the winner in two categories of 'Patient Safety' and 'Innovation in Medical Technology.' This is the first time that any organization has bagged two FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards in the same year. The awards were received on behalf of Amrita Hospital by Dr. Sanjeev Singh, Medical Superintendent, who is known for his work on patient safety and antibiotic stewardship, and Dr. Mahesh Kappanayil, Head, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, who has developed a 3D printing model in congenital heart surgery.
Jul
30
2016
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi conducted an elbow-level double hand transplant on a 21-year-old youth, Jith Kumar Saji, who lost both his forearms in 2013 due to electrical burns. This was the first time such elbow-level hand transplant had been made in the country. Dr. Subramania Iyer, HOD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, AIMS, led a team of 25 surgeons and a 12-member anesthetic team in a marathon surgery that lasted 14 hours. This is the third double-hand transplant at the hospital.
Jul
30
2016
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi conducted an elbow-level double hand transplant on a 21-year-old youth, Jith Kumar Saji, who lost both his forearms in 2013 due to electrical burns. This was the first time such elbow-level hand transplant had been made in the country. Dr. Subramania Iyer, HOD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, AIMS, led a team of 25 surgeons and a 12-member anesthetic team in a marathon surgery that lasted 14 hours. This is the third double-hand transplant at the hospital.
Jul
30
2016
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi conducted an elbow-level double hand transplant on a 21-year-old youth, Jith Kumar Saji, who lost both his forearms in 2013 due to electrical burns. This was the first time such elbow-level hand transplant had been made in the country. Dr. Subramania Iyer, HOD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, AIMS, led a team of 25 surgeons and a 12-member anesthetic team in a marathon surgery that lasted 14 hours. This is the third double-hand transplant at the hospital.
Jul
30
2016
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi conducted an elbow-level double hand transplant on a 21-year-old youth, Jith Kumar Saji, who lost both his forearms in 2013 due to electrical burns. This was the first time such elbow-level hand transplant had been made in the country. Dr. Subramania Iyer, HOD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, AIMS, led a team of 25 surgeons and a 12-member anesthetic team in a marathon surgery that lasted 14 hours. This is the third double-hand transplant at the hospital.
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Established in 2002, presently Amrita School of Medicine, AIMS, Kochi, is a pioneer medical institution in India for higher education, patient care and research. MBBS degree awarded by the School was recognized in 2007 and Postgraduate Programs (MD/MS) was started in 2008. Since then, there was a tremendous thrust in academic activities and presently the school conducts 20 MD, 4 MS, 9 DM and 7 M.Ch. and 13 PG Diploma programs with an annual intake of 129 students. With the growing global demand for technical experts in medical management, we also conduct M.Sc. and B.Sc. programs in various allied health sciences subjects including the Rehabilitation Council of India approved BASLP program.
The School is always in the forefront in introducing the internationally acclaimed state of the art infrastructure facilities and highly qualified and experienced teachers and clinicians for education and management of various health related disorders. In consonance with our vision and mission of establishing and maintaining an affordable, not-for-profit centre of health care excellence, the daily turnover of patients now touched to an incredible figure of approximately 3200 outpatients and more than 135 admissions per day.
As a charitable institution, in addition to the regular medical camps in urban, rural and tribal areas, the Amrita Family - a dedicated team of faculty, students, staff and ashramites are always in the forefront in extending medical aid in distress situations like tsunami, earthquake, floods with a spirit of compassion to all. Students’ participation in health related value added programs like yoga & meditation, anti-tobacco movement, blood donation and organ donation drive, public awareness programs and environmental aspects are praiseworthy.
In the quest for excellence in quality enhancement and sustenance, institution sets an example in promoting highly skilled information technology for health care like telemedicine and national quality assurance accreditations such as NAAC, NABH, NABL, ISO and respectable position in national surveys.
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Amrita University,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Amritanagar, Coimbatore - 641 112
Tamilnadu, India
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Amritanagar, Coimbatore - 641 112
Tamilnadu, India