Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences Hyderabad

Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) Hyderabad, is a university that was formed under the Act of Andhra Pradesh State Legislature. The University’s objectives are: to create an institution that offers excellent medical care, research and educational facilities that are unmatched in the field of medicine. The institution also is aimed at developing patterns of teaching in post graduate level. It does this so that it can achieve the high standards of medical education in the modern world. Another objective is that of functioning as a referral hospital and to render for post graduate teaching in the areas of research and in the relevant fields of modern medicine and sciences.

Based on these objectives the authorities of NIMS are striving for success. This success is seen through the establishment of courses that are organized under different fields. The Medical Council and University Grants Commission of India recognize this university which is why there are many students from around the world. The various bodies concerned in carrying out NIMS’ administrative functions are carried out under strict supervision of the Governing Council, Director, Executive Board and other administrative organs. Nizam’s Institute if Medical Sciences is located at the centre of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and covers an area of almost 23 acres.

The Institute has got several courses that are recognized by the Medical Council of India. The Institute offers about 40 disciplines. There are eight super speciality courses that NIMS offers among these are DM and M. Ch which falls in the departments like Cardiothoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cardiology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Neurology and CP and T. In the year 1991 the School of Nursing in NIMS came into existence and the students after completion of the course are awarded will “A” grade from the government. In the year 1996, Bachelor of Physiotherapy came into existence in Nazim’s Institute of Medical Science and was thought in Andhra Pradesh. Master of Physiotherapy was first introduced in NIMS in 2001 and is aimed at meeting the needs of Physiotherapist and specialist who may want to further their expertise to specific physiotherapy. The main aim of this course is to equip the students with the necessary skills for effective and competent physiotherapy which may include training in Musculo skeletal physiotherapy. NIMS receive students from all over the world and also there are students from India who are pursuing various courses in the institution.