About
The Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences was established on 11 March 1980. The institute is an autonomous body and registered under A.P. Public Societies Registration Act. The institute was inaugurated by Dr. M. Chenna Reddy, the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 17 March 1980. The prime objectives of the institute are-
- To create a Centre of Excellence for providing medical care, educational and research facilities of high order in the field of medical science in the existing super specialties and such other super specialties that may develop in future, including continuing Medical Education and Hospital Administration
- To develop patterns of teaching in post graduate level and in super specialties so as to set a high standard of medical education
- To provide for training in paramedical and allied fields, particularly in relation to Super-Specialties
- To function as a referral hospital and
- To provide for post graduate teaching and conduct of research in the relevant disciplines of modern medicine and allied sciences, including interdisciplinary fields of physical and Biological sciences
The Medical and Management Team of NIMS continuously strives for excellence. The institute offers variety of courses in different disciplines of health sciences. The institute has recognition from University Grants Commission (UGC) of India and Medical Council of India. The institute has 27 departments out of which 14 are Super and Broad Specialties and others are supporting departments.