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{{Infobox university
|name = Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
|image =Vydehi Hospital.jpg
|established = 2000
|chairman = D.K. Audikeshva Reddy
|director = Kalpaja MA
|type = [[Medical College]] and [[Hospital]]
|city = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]]
|country = [[India]]
|coor = {{coord|12|58|32.4|N|77|43|44.7|E|type:edu_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
|undergrad = 250
|postgrad = 56
|campus = {{convert|60|acre|ha|0}}, [[Whitefield, India|Whitefield]]
|affiliations = [[Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences]]
|free =
|website = {{URL|https://vims.ac.in}}
}}

'''Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre''' ('''VIMS''') is in [[Whitefield, India|Whitefield]], Bangalore, India. It is an independent medical institute dedicated to education, research and [[Health care|patient care]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/root/about-us.html|title=About - Vydehi Group of Institutes - Medical - Dental - Nursing|publisher=}}</ref> VIMS was established in 2000 and is promoted by Srinivasa trust.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/root/about-us.html|title=About - Vydehi Group of Institutes - Medical - Dental - Nursing|publisher=}}</ref>

== Healthcare ==
Vydehi Hospital in Bangalore is one of India's largest super speciality hospitals with a capacity of 1520 beds, with advanced [[High tech|Hi-tech]] equipment and facilities like state-of-the-art MRI, spiral [[Computed tomography|CT scan]], cardiac echo machine, cardiac catheterization lab, ultrasound equipment, [[linear accelerator]], etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/healthcare/about-us.html|title=About VIMS - Vydehi Hospital Bangalore|publisher=}}</ref> All diagnostic facilities are available through the central diagnostic lab and radiology departments. Other essential Front line super specialty departments such as Neuro,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/healthcare/neuro-surgery-specialist.html|title=Best Neurologist in India - Neurosurgery Hospital|publisher=}}</ref> Ortho,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/healthcare/orthopaedic-specialist.html|title=Orthopaedic Specialist - Vydehi Hospital Bangalore|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/healthcare/joint-replace-recovery-process.html|title=Knee Replacement Surgery in Bangalore - Vydehi Hospital|publisher=}}</ref> Gastroenterology<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/healthcare/gastroenterology-specialist.html|title=Gastroenterologist in Bangalore – Gastroenterology Specialist- VIMS|publisher=}}</ref> were available round the clock in the hospital.

In April 2016, the State of art Central Diagnostic Laboratory at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre was awarded the [[National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories]] (NABL) accreditation.

== 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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vins.ac.in|title=Vydehi Nursing College Bangalore - BSC - MSC|publisher=}}</ref>
* 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 [[Postgraduate education|post-graduate]] degrees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/education/medical-college-courses.html|title=Medicine|publisher=}}</ref> The college annually accepts 250 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 neet exam. Post-graduate admission is 56 seats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/education/med-courses-pg.html|title=MD/MS Courses - Medicine Courses - Bangalore|publisher=}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/education/international-student.html|title=Vydehi Group Of Institute – International Student|publisher=}}</ref>

The Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences is recognized by [[Dental Council of India]] and is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/education/dental-college-courses.html|title=Dentistry Courses - BDS Courses - MDS Courses|publisher=}}</ref> Admission to this course is made through a merit list prepared on the basis of candidate scores in the neet exam followed by Centralized Counseling.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/education/dental-college-courses.html|title=Dentistry Courses - BDS Courses - MDS Courses|publisher=}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/education/nursingcollege.html|title=Vydehi Nursing College Bangalore - BSC - MSC - Diploma - Courses|publisher=}}</ref> 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)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/education/biotech-college-courses.html|title=Biotech Sciences|publisher=}}</ref>

There are paramedical courses offered by the institute and that are affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Number of seats are 20.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/education/paramedicalcollege.html|title=Paramedical|publisher=}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vims.ac.in/education/research.html|title=Vydehi Group Of Institutes Research Work|publisher=}}</ref> 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.<ref>http://irhst40.irp.uga.edu/html/eFactbook/2002/s01GenInfoPaged.pdf UGA Fact book 2002</ref>

The work flow of institute is managed through Medical Campus Management Solutions, which is a complete web-based application. The medical college management system eases out Admission Process, fee management, transport, attendance and several other applications.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.vims.ac.in}}
* [http://www.vydehicancercenter.com Vydehi Cancer Center]
* [http://www.galaxyeduworld.com/vydehi-institute-of-medical-science-vims-bangalore.html Vydehi Medical College Bangalore]
* [http://www.rguhs.ac.in Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences]
* [http://irhst40.irp.uga.edu/html/eFactbook/2002/s01GenInfoPaged.pdf UGA Fact book 2002]

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