K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore

Address: P.O. Nityanandanagar, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575018 Affiliated University: Nitte University (Deemed), Mangalore Year of Establishment:1999 About College: Established in 1999, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) became a constituent Nitte University in 2009. The Institution is named after its founder, the visionary, Late Justice K S Hegde, former Justice of the Supreme Court of India and former Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The Institution has made rapid progress towards being recognized as a medical school with high academic standards delivering quality health care with an emphasis on promoting social responsibility in its students. In keeping with the vision and mission of Nitte University, K.S Hegde Medical Academy strives to generate competent and humane professionals empowered to face future challenges with ethical integrity. Academic programs The Institution offers MBBS and MD/MS programs recognized by the Medical Council of India. It also offers B.Sc courses in Medical Imaging Technology and Operation Theatre Technology. Justice K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospital, the 1000 bed teaching hospital attached to the Institution provides all levels of holistic health care including major super-specialty services and provides excellent training opportunities to the students of the Academy. Learning resources for students KSHEMA has been proactive in developing and adopting teaching-learning activities that provide its students with the best opportunities for training. Initiatives like a Mentorship program, Skill Laboratory, integrated learning, e-learning resources and objective assessment practices are the highlights of the academic programs offered by the institution. The Institution takes pride in its dedicated faculty and support staff who strive to create a conducive environment for the students to grow into competent professionals. Research opportunities The Institution has demonstrated a commitment to develop an active research program and has successfully generated substantial support form external funding agencies. The Institution has collaborations and research linkages with international and national organizations like the Wake Forest University, USA, University of Toronto, Canada, BARC Research Center – Mangalore University, India and St. John’s Research Institute, India. Both undergraduate and post-graduate students are encouraged to participate in research activities. Hospital Stats: The KS Hegde Hospital, is a full fledged 1200 bed hospital attached to the Institute. The hospital has state-of-the-art facilities in Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Radiology and TB, Chest & Respiratory diseases. Facilities : 18 modern operation theaters Ultramodern Cathlab MRI Scan Spiral CT Scan Fully computerized C-arm with IITV Ultrasonography Dialysis unit 400 Color Doppler unit Mammography 500 ma X-ray machine Fully equipped ICU / ICCU Specialty dental care Clinical laboratories 24 hour emergency and casualty services Blood bank Regular & air-conditioned rooms and suites Evening clinics Patient care and counseling cell Anytime / Special consultation on prior appointments Courses Offered: UG Courses: MBBS PG Courses: MD - Anaesthesiology MD - Bio-Chemistry MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy MD - Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology MD - General Medicine MD - Microbiology MD - Paediatrics MD - Pathology MD - Pharmacology MD - Physiology MD - Psychiatry MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology MD - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine MD/MS - Anatomy MD/MS - Obstetrtics & Gynaecology MD/MS - Ophthalmology MS - ENT MS - General Surgery MS - Orthopaedics