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Established in 2003 under the visionary leadership of Padma Vibhushan Dr. D. Veerendra
Heggade, SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital (SDMCMSH), Dharwad, is one of the

premier medical institutions in Karnataka and a flagship constituent institution of Shri
Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University. The institution is recognized by the National
Medical Commission and is regarded among the prominent private medical colleges in
Karnataka. Over the years, SDMCMSH has evolved into a distinguished centre for medical

education, patient care, research, and community outreach in North Karnataka.

The institution is attached to 1250+ bed multi-specialty & super specialty teaching hospitals
that caters to a large patient population of North Karnataka Region . The extensive clinical
exposure enables students to develop exceptional practical competencies, diagnostic skills, and

compassionate patient care practices from the early stages of training.

Spread across a spacious green campus, the institution provides world -class infrastructure
designed to support advanced medical education and healthcare delivery. Key infrastructure
highlights include:

▪ Smart classrooms and modern lecture galleries
▪ Advanced laboratories and simulation centres

▪ Digital central library with e-resources
▪ Research and skill development centres

▪ Teaching hospital with advanced ICUs and operation theatres
▪ Dedicated hostels for boys and girls

▪ Sports, recreation, and wellness facilities

▪ Wi-Fi enabled academic environment

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