All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur

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AIIMS Raipur Medical College

AIIMS Raipur Medical College

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur (AIIMS Raipur) is one of the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences, a group of autonomous public medical colleges of higher education. Established in 2012 under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), AIIMS Raipur is located in the city of Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, India. It aims to provide high standards of medical education and is a center of excellence in medical research and patient care.

History

AIIMS Raipur was established to address the disparities in quality healthcare in the Northern and Eastern regions of India. It was inaugurated as part of the efforts to augment the facilities for quality medical education and research in the country. The institution was created under the Act of Parliament, "The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Amendment) Bill, 2012".

Campus

The campus of AIIMS Raipur is spread over an area of 103.63 acres in Tatibandh, G.E. Road, Raipur. The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities, including modern lecture halls, a library, laboratories, and student hostels. The hospital at AIIMS Raipur is designed to provide a wide range of medical services and specialties to the public.

Academics

AIIMS Raipur offers undergraduate courses in Medicine (MBBS), nursing (B.Sc. Nursing), and several postgraduate courses in various medical and surgical specialties. The institute follows a curriculum that is innovative, forward-thinking, and in line with the latest advancements in medical science and research. It also conducts various research projects and studies in collaboration with other national and international institutions.

Admissions

Admission to the MBBS program at AIIMS Raipur is highly competitive and is based on the rank obtained in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). For postgraduate courses, candidates are required to clear the AIIMS PG entrance exam. The nursing and other allied health science courses have their specific entrance examinations.

Hospital

The AIIMS Raipur hospital is a tertiary care hospital that provides high-quality healthcare services to patients. It has a large number of departments including Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, and Pediatrics, among others. The hospital is equipped with advanced medical technologies and offers a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical services.

Research

Research is a key component of AIIMS Raipur's mission. The institute encourages research in various fields of medicine and public health. It has several ongoing research projects funded by national and international agencies. The research at AIIMS Raipur focuses on addressing the health issues prevalent in the region and finding innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery.

Community Services

AIIMS Raipur is actively involved in community service and outreach programs. It conducts regular health camps, awareness programs, and screening camps in rural and underserved areas of Chhattisgarh. These programs aim to improve health literacy and provide medical services to populations that have limited access to healthcare.

Challenges and Future Directions

While AIIMS Raipur has made significant progress since its inception, it faces challenges such as faculty shortages and the need for more infrastructure development. The institute is continuously working towards overcoming these challenges and aims to expand its academic and research programs. The future plans include the establishment of more specialized centers and departments to cater to the growing healthcare needs of the region.