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{{short description|Hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana, India}}
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'''Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences''' ('''NIMS''') is a [[public hospital]] located in [[Hyderabad, Telangana]], India and is named after its founder – the [[Mir Osman Ali Khan|7th Nizam]] of [[Hyderabad State|Hyderabad]]– and was inaugurated by Princess Durreshehvar <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/103749/12/12_chapter%205.pdf|title=Shodhganga : a reservoir of Indian theses @ INFLIBNET}}</ref>
'''Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences''' ('''NIMS''') is a [[public hospital]] located in [[Hyderabad, Telangana]], India and is named after its founder – the [[Mir Osman Ali Khan|7th Nizam]] of the erstwhile [[Hyderabad State]]– and was inaugurated by [[Dürrüşehvar Sultan|Princess Durrushehvar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/103749/12/12_chapter%205.pdf|title=Shodhganga : a reservoir of Indian theses @ INFLIBNET}}</ref> It is an [[State university (India)|State university]] established by Andhra Pradesh State Legislature. It has a sprawling campus in [[Punjagutta]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://nims.edu.in/ntenders/2014_TN_NIMSUC_Bibinagar_22082014.pdf396.cms?referral=PM | title=NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES | publisher=Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences | accessdate=18 January 2015 }}{{Dead link|date=January 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
It is an [[Institute under State Legislature Act]] under the Act of Andhra Pradesh State Legislature. It has a big sprawling campus in [[Punjagutta]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://nims.edu.in/ntenders/2014_TN_NIMSUC_Bibinagar_22082014.pdf396.cms?referral=PM | title=NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES | publisher=Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences| accessdate=18 January 2015}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
NIMS is recognized by Medical Council of India. It is administered under the supervision of the Governing Council, Executive Board, Director and other statutory bodies.
NIMS is recognized by National Medical Commission. It is administered under the supervision of the Governing Council, Executive Board, Director and other statutory bodies.


It publishes the monthly journal "The Clinical Proceedings of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences" for the last 20 years.<ref>https://www.nims.edu.in/depart_details.php?tab=research&dep_id=NTI=</ref>
It publishes the monthly journal "The Clinical Proceedings of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences" for the last 20 years.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.nims.edu.in/depart_details.php?tab=research&dep_id=NTI= | title= Microbiology - Ongoing Researches | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204061324/https://www.nims.edu.in/depart_details.php?tab=research&dep_id=NTI= | archive-date=2018-02-04}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[File:Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad2.jpg|thumb|Foundation stone laid by Morarji Desai, 1961]]
[[File:Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad2.jpg|thumb|Foundation stone laid by [[Morarji Desai]], 1961]]
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! style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"| Directors<ref>{{cite web|title=Ex-Directors|url=https://nims.edu.in/Director.php?tab=exdirector|website=nims.edu.in|publisher=Nizam's Institute Of Medical Sciences|accessdate=1 October 2017|language=en}}</ref>
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* [[Kakarla Subba Rao]], 1985–1990
* I. Dinakar (in-charge), 1990
* [[D. Raja Reddy]], 1990–1993
* B.V. Rama Rao (in-charge), 1993
* I. Dinakar, 1993–1996
* K. Eswara Prasad (in-charge), 1996–1997
* V.S. Bhaskar, 1997
* [[Kakarla Subba Rao]], 1997–2004
* P. Rajagopal, 2004
* [[Dasari Prasada Rao|D. Prasada Rao]], 2004–2010
* P.V. Ramesh, 2010
* Prasantha Mahapatra, 2010–2011
* Dharma Rakshak, 2011–2013
* Ajay Sawhney (in-charge), 2013
* [[Lavu Narendranath]], 2013–2015
* K. Manohar, 2015–<ref>{{cite news|title=Dr K Manohar Appointed NIMS Director - Telangana State Info|url=https://www.telanganastateinfo.com/dr-k-manohar-appointed-nims-director/|accessdate=1 October 2017|work=Telangana State Information|date=28 August 2015}}</ref>
|}


The Nizam's Orthopaedic Hospital was inaugurated by Sri [[S. K. Patil]], Union Minister for Railways on 22 December 1964. The first Superintendent of the hospital was M. Ranga Reddy, a well known Orthopedic Surgeon, who convinced the [[Mir Osman Ali Khan|7th Nizam]] to build a specialty hospital for Orthopedics and played an important role in its construction.  The hospital was under the [[H.E.H. the Nizam's Charitable Trust]] until it was handed over to AP Government.  Dr. Ranga Reddy was the administrator of the hospital also till then.<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/heritage-enthusiasts-pay-rich-tributes-to-seventh-nizam/article23460365.ece | title=Heritage enthusiasts pay rich tributes to seventh Nizam| newspaper=The Hindu| date=2018-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Act, 1989|url=http://nims.edu.in/img/NIMS_ACT_1989.pdf|accessdate=17 July 2017|date=29 April 1989|work=Andhra Pradesh Gazette|archive-date=26 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026005802/http://www.nims.edu.in/img/NIMS_ACT_1989.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The Nizam's Orthopaedic Hospital was inaugurated by Sri [[S. K. Patil]], Union Minister for Railways on 22 December 1964. The first Superintendent of the hospital was M. Ranga Reddy, a well known Orthopedic Surgeon, who convinced the [[Mir Osman Ali Khan|7th Nizam]] to build a specialty hospital for Orthopedics and played an important role in its construction.  The hospital was under the [[H.E.H. the Nizam's Charitable Trust]] until it was handed over to AP Government.  Dr. Ranga Reddy was the administrator of the hospital also till then.<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/heritage-enthusiasts-pay-rich-tributes-to-seventh-nizam/article23460365.ece | title=Heritage enthusiasts pay rich tributes to seventh Nizam| newspaper=The Hindu| date=2018-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Act, 1989|url=http://nims.edu.in/img/NIMS_ACT_1989.pdf|accessdate=17 July 2017|date=29 April 1989|work=Andhra Pradesh Gazette|archive-date=26 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026005802/http://www.nims.edu.in/img/NIMS_ACT_1989.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
The institute conducts MD, MS, M. Ch, D.M, Ph.D courses in about 40 disciplines that are recognized by Medical Council of India and issues certificates. Apart from this, there are various paramedical post graduate diploma courses being conducted by the institute.
The institute conducts MD, MS, M. Ch, D.M, Ph.D courses in about 40 disciplines that are recognized by National Medical Commission and issues certificates. Apart from this, there are various paramedical post graduate diploma courses being conducted by the institute.
 
== Infrastructure Development ==
The institute has expanded its facilities in 2013 with two new hospital blocks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manchanda Associates Added 2 Hospital Buildings In Nizam's Institute Of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad |url=https://worldarchitecture.org/article-links/ecfmm/manchanda-associates-added-2-hospital-buildings-in-nizam-s-institute-of-medical-sciences-hyderabad.html |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=worldarchitecture.org}}</ref> This expansion, designed by Manchanda Associates, consists of a 300 bedded Super Specialty Hospital and a 200 bedded Accident & Trauma Hospital, with a connecting corridor interlinking the two blocks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences - Manchanda Associates - Hospital Architects Delhi, Residence Architects Delhi, Interior Designer Delhi, Factory Architect Delhi, Institutional Architect Delhi, best delhi architects, top delhi architects, Delhi, India |url=https://www.manchanda.net/projects/nims |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=www.manchanda.net |language=en}}</ref>
 
In November of 2022, The Telangana government has approved a ₹1,571 crore expansion project for the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), aiming to enhance healthcare services with an additional 2,000 beds, including 500 ICU beds, and expanding the number of departments to 42.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-11-17 |title=Telangana gives nod to 1,571 crore Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences expansion project |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/telangana-gives-nod-to-1571-crore-nizams-institute-of-medical-sciences-expansion-project/articleshow/95567953.cms |access-date=2024-06-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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* [[Lavu Narendranath]], orthopedic surgeon, [[Padma Shri]] awardee
* [[Lavu Narendranath]], orthopedic surgeon, [[Padma Shri]] awardee
* [[Undurti Narasimha Das]], clinical immunologist, endocrinologist and the founder president and chief executive officer of UND Life Sciences
* [[Undurti Narasimha Das]], clinical immunologist, endocrinologist and the founder president and chief executive officer of UND Life Sciences
* Dr Amaresh Rao Malempati, eminent cardio thoracic surgeon 


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
 
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* [http://www.nims.edu.in/ Official website of NIMS]
* [http://www.nims.edu.in/ Official website of NIMS]


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Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences
TypeState university
Established1961; 65 years ago (1961)
Academic affiliation
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences
DirectorDr. Bheerappa Nagari
Location, ,
India

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CampusUrban
NicknameNIMS
AffiliationsUGC, NMC, AIU
Websitenims.edu.in

Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) is a public hospital located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India and is named after its founder – the 7th Nizam of the erstwhile Hyderabad State– and was inaugurated by Princess Durrushehvar.[1] It is an State university established by Andhra Pradesh State Legislature. It has a sprawling campus in Punjagutta.[2]

Overview[edit | edit source]

NIMS is recognized by National Medical Commission. It is administered under the supervision of the Governing Council, Executive Board, Director and other statutory bodies.

It publishes the monthly journal "The Clinical Proceedings of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences" for the last 20 years.[3]

History[edit | edit source]

Foundation stone laid by Morarji Desai, 1961

The Nizam's Orthopaedic Hospital was inaugurated by Sri S. K. Patil, Union Minister for Railways on 22 December 1964. The first Superintendent of the hospital was M. Ranga Reddy, a well known Orthopedic Surgeon, who convinced the 7th Nizam to build a specialty hospital for Orthopedics and played an important role in its construction. The hospital was under the H.E.H. the Nizam's Charitable Trust until it was handed over to AP Government. Dr. Ranga Reddy was the administrator of the hospital also till then.[4][5]

Academics[edit | edit source]

The institute conducts MD, MS, M. Ch, D.M, Ph.D courses in about 40 disciplines that are recognized by National Medical Commission and issues certificates. Apart from this, there are various paramedical post graduate diploma courses being conducted by the institute.

Infrastructure Development[edit | edit source]

The institute has expanded its facilities in 2013 with two new hospital blocks.[6] This expansion, designed by Manchanda Associates, consists of a 300 bedded Super Specialty Hospital and a 200 bedded Accident & Trauma Hospital, with a connecting corridor interlinking the two blocks.[7]

In November of 2022, The Telangana government has approved a ₹1,571 crore expansion project for the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), aiming to enhance healthcare services with an additional 2,000 beds, including 500 ICU beds, and expanding the number of departments to 42.[8]

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

Notable faculty[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Shodhganga : a reservoir of Indian theses @ INFLIBNET" (PDF).
  2. "NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES". Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 18 January 2015.[dead link]
  3. "Microbiology - Ongoing Researches". Archived from the original on 4 February 2018.
  4. "Heritage enthusiasts pay rich tributes to seventh Nizam". The Hindu. 6 April 2018.
  5. "Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Act, 1989" (PDF). Andhra Pradesh Gazette. 29 April 1989. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 October 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  6. "Manchanda Associates Added 2 Hospital Buildings In Nizam's Institute Of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad". worldarchitecture.org. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  7. "Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences - Manchanda Associates - Hospital Architects Delhi, Residence Architects Delhi, Interior Designer Delhi, Factory Architect Delhi, Institutional Architect Delhi, best delhi architects, top delhi architects, Delhi, India". www.manchanda.net. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  8. "Telangana gives nod to 1,571 crore Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences expansion project". The Times of India. 17 November 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  9. Raju, Sree Bhushan. "Academics Profile". www.drsreebhushan.com. Archived from the original on 26 June 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2017.

External links[edit | edit source]