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Prospectus 2022-23

SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital

Dharwad [SDMCMSH]

Introduction:

SDM CMSH was founded in 2003 by the great visionary Poojya Shri D. Veerendra Heggade, President
of SDM Educational Society, who wanted to establish a Centre of Excellence for Medical Education and
Healthcare for the people of North Karnataka at a reasonable cost.

SDM CMSH's superb facilities are spread out over 70 acres of lush green grounds, with unique
architectural structures. This portion of Karnataka State can be an excellent dream for many parents
from various parts of India and abroad because of its spacious location away from the noise of
buzzing cities, pollution-free environment and comfortable natural ambient temperature range.

SDM CMSH offers MBBS Undergraduate and MD & MS Post Graduate Degrees / Diploma in 22
Specialties in Pre-Clinical, Para Clinical and Clinical subjects. These courses are recognized by the
National Medical Commission, New Delhi. SDM CMSH also offers Ph.D., Fellowship programs, B.Sc. in
Allied Health Sciences and Certificate Courses.

Two hospitals with a total of 1250 beds provide multi- and super-specialty care as well as 1500
outpatient visits per day. SDM Hospitals have stood as epitomes of excellent patient care, providing
affordable health care services to the public, with the most modern hospitals, ultra-modern
diagnostic laboratories, imaging department with MRI, CT, Ultrasonography, and conventional
Radiology services augmented with digital services. The hospital's central diagnostic lab is connected
to all wards by a pneumatic tube system, allowing for speedier sample transfer and processing. The
lab is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Uniqueness:
The institution's distinctiveness is that it adheres to the highest educational standards, resulting in
students becoming better healthcare professionals. The pupils' progress is tracked throughout the
course. The institution also offers low-cost healthcare to the general population. The Medical College
campus offers a lovely setting that provides a conducive study atmosphere.

Recognitions / Accreditations:
▪ Recognized by the National Medical Commission, New Delhi.

Faculty:
SDM CMSH has skilled and well-trained doctors, in all disciplines. They have received national and
international recognition for their efforts to improve medical education by collaborating with other
societies and universities. Dr. Rathnamala M. Desai, Principal & Professor, Department of Obstetrics &
Gynaecology, has been elected as National President of Family Planning Association of India (2021-
2023),

Collaborations & Partnerships:
SDM CMSH has worked on research and skill development projects with a number of federal and
state government agencies. In addition, many departments conduct financed research and field
operations.

The Institution is in collaboration with:
Karnataka University, Dharwad for Academic Research, Development and Extension Activities.
KIDNAR - Karnataka Institute for DNA Research, Dharwad for joint research in Genetic Analysis.

SDM CMSH is a partner institution of ECFMG's GEMx (Global Education through Medical Exchange).
This gives an exposure at the global level whereby students from all over the world may opt to do
elective clerkships in our institution. Our students will also get the reciprocal opportunity to pursue
similar clerkships at the end of their internships.

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