All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur
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Established	2012
Type	Public
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City	Raipur
State	Chhattisgarh
Country	India
Campus	Urban
Website	aiimsraipur.edu.in

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur (AIIMS Raipur) is a premier medical institution located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. Established in 2012, it is one of the new AIIMS institutions set up by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).

History

AIIMS Raipur was established as part of the government's initiative to correct regional imbalances in quality tertiary level healthcare in the country and attain self-sufficiency in graduate and postgraduate medical education. The foundation stone of AIIMS Raipur was laid in 2003, and the institution became operational in 2012.

Campus

The AIIMS Raipur campus is spread over an area of approximately 103 acres. It includes a hospital, medical college, nursing college, and residential facilities for faculty and staff. The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities to support medical education and healthcare services.

Academics

AIIMS Raipur offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of medical sciences. The primary courses include the MBBS program, MD, MS, and various super-specialty courses. The institute also offers B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs in nursing and allied health sciences.

Departments

AIIMS Raipur has several departments, including but not limited to:

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Community and Family Medicine
• Dermatology
• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Microbiology
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedics
• Paediatrics
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Psychiatry
• Radiology

Research

AIIMS Raipur is actively involved in research activities across various disciplines of medical sciences. The institute encourages faculty and students to engage in research projects and provides necessary support and funding for innovative research initiatives. The research output from AIIMS Raipur contributes significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge and practices.

Healthcare Services

The hospital at AIIMS Raipur provides comprehensive healthcare services to the population of Chhattisgarh and neighboring states. It offers a wide range of medical services, including outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and specialty care. The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic facilities to ensure high-quality patient care.

Administration

The administration of AIIMS Raipur is overseen by the Director, who is responsible for the overall functioning of the institute. The Director is supported by a team of deans, heads of departments, and administrative staff who manage various academic and operational aspects of the institution.

Also see

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur
• Medical education in India
• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (India)