Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) is a tertiary care hospital and teaching institute at
Kalapet
Kalapet, or Kalapettai, is a town and enclave in the Union territory of Puducherry, India. It was annexed by the French in 1703 and has been a part of the Union territory ever since. It forms a part of the Pondicherry province of the Pondicher ...
in the Union Territory of
Puducherry,
India. The college has been approved for full recognition by MCI for 150 seats for MBBS degree granted by the
Pondicherry University. The PIMS is a unit of The Madras Medical Mission, a charitable society and hospital in Chennai promoted by the members of the Malankara Orthodox Christian community.
College administration
The Office-bearers of The Madras Medical Mission are:
*H.G Dr. Yuhanon Mar Diascoros, Bishop of Madras - Hon. President
*Reji Abraham - Hon. Vice-President
*M.M. Philip - Hon. Secretary and Chairman (PIMS)
*E. John Thomas - Hon. Treasurer
The Hospital/Medical School is currently administered by Director-Principal Dr. Renu Gboy Varghese. Administrative Officers include:
*Dean UG (Undergraduate Studies): Dr. Johnny Asir
*Dean PG (Postgraduate Studies): Dr. Sheela Devi Bazroy
*Dean Research: Dr. Reba Kanungo
*Dean MEU: Dr. Subhasis Das
*Registrar: Dr. Anil.J.Purty
Academics and courses
PIMS has a Medical College, Multi-Specialty Hospital and a Nursing College.
PIMS Pondicherry offer more than 20 courses in medical stream including
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery ( la, Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae; abbreviated most commonly MBBS), is the primary medical degree awarded by medical schools in countries that follow the tradition of the United King ...
,
MD,
MS and
M Ch
The Master of Surgery (Latin: Magister Chirurgiae) is an advanced qualification in surgery. Depending upon the degree, it may be abbreviated ChM, MCh, MChir or MS. At a typical medical school the program lasts between two and three years. The p ...
in plastic surgery. All these courses include undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral courses. It also has awards
post graduate diplomas in many fields.
College of Nursing, PIMS
College of Nursing, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences was established in 2004 and is affiliated to Pondicherry University. It offers BSc and Msc in nursing.
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Medical colleges in Puducherry
Educational institutions established in 2002
2002 establishments in Pondicherry
Hospitals in Puducherry
Universities and colleges in Pondicherry (city)
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