Rural Medical College, Loni
About University
Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences University was established under Section (3) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act 1956 on 29th September, 2003 by Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development vide its notification No. F.9-11/2000-U-3.
The parent organization - Pravara Medical Trust was established in 1972 in a small remote village Loni situated in Ahmednagar District (Maharashtra State) by a visionary Padmashree Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil, the founder of Co-operative movement in India & Padmabhushan Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Patil , Former Union Minister and Distinguished Parliamentarian.
In 1976 the Trust started providing primary and secondary level medical care to the remote rural and tribal population of this region, with establishment of a modest hospital of 100 beds – Padmashree Dr Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital - over a period of time the hospital grew in to 1275 beds multi-disciplinary, superspeciality medical institute with state of art facilities. Currently the hospital treats approximately 1 million cases per year.
The hospital offers comprehensive integrated healthcare to the rural and tribal population of this region, integrating Indian System of Medicine.
Under the leadership of Dr Rajendra E Vikhe Patil, Chairman of Pravara Medical Trust and President of Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences Trust, the hospital in 2015 was adjudged as Best Hospital for Providing Health care to Senior Citizens by Govt of India. This award was received by Dr Rajendra E Vikhe Patil from His Excellency the President of India Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee.
Constituent Colleges under the university include
Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Rural Medical College & Hospital, Loni
Rural Dental College & Hospital, Loni
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam College of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Center, Loni
Smt. Sindhutai Eknathrao Vikhe Patil College of Nursing, Loni
School of Public Health and Social Medicine (SPHSM), Loni
Center for Biotechnology, Loni
SALIENT FEATURES OF UNIVERSITY
University offers comprehensive community oriented academic courses in Medical and Health Sciences with a dedication to serve the society as a Center of Excellence with emphasis on socially meaningful medical education, health care and research.
The Comprehensive Health care delivery has received accolades from His Excellency Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India for the pioneer work done as a part of integrated rural development, appreciating the participative model as Role Model for the development of Rural India and has been referred by his Excellency as operative model of PURA- Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Area.
Internationalization of Higher Education at Campus offering wide range of student staff exchange programmes and teaching & training by International faculty.
The Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences - Deemed University at present offers various under graduate , post graduate and Diploma level programs.
This University has the same status as that of other statutory Universities in India. The degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded by the University have approval of the Government of India, Govt. of Maharashtra and other states as well as the University Grants commission (UGC), Medical Council of India (MCI) Dental Council of India (DCI), All India Physiotherapists Association (AIPA) Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and Nursing Council of India (INC).
The infrastructure developed at the University Campus provides an opportunity to the meritorious students to become, appropriate and needbased health providers in their own environment.
Address
Telephone Number
Email Id
Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University)
A/p: Loni Tal:Rahata
Dist:Ahmednagar (Maharashtra)
Pin: 413736 India
Tel: +91-2422-273600
Fax : +91-2422-273413
[email protected]
M.B.B.S.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Latin: Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae; abbreviated in many ways, most commonly MBBS, but also MB ChB, BMBS, MB BCh, MB BChir), is the primary medical degree awarded by medical schools in countries that follow the tradition of the United Kingdom. The historical degree nomenclature states that they are two separate undergraduate degrees. In practice, however, they are usually combined as one and conferred together, and may also be awarded at graduate-level medical schools.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), is a professional degree in medical science. A person holding the MBBS degree becomes a certified medical practitioner. The duration of MBBS course is five years and six months including one year of rotational internship at hospitals, health centres, and health camps organised by non-profit organisations (NGOs). MBBS course syllabus includes studies on anatomy, pharmacology, pathology as well as community health & medicine, paediatrics, and surgery. The syllabus, prescribed in such a way that MBBS degree holders can choose a specialisation for further majoring and practising medicine. The career specialisations for MBBS students are Nephrology, Cardiology, Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Organ Transplant, Endocrine, and General Surgery, etc.
MD - Anaesthesiology
The purpose of PG education is to create specialists who would provide high quality health care and advance the cause of science through research & training. A post graduate specialist having undergone the required training in anesthesiology should be able to recognize the health needs of the community. He or she should be competent to handle effectively medical problems and should be aware of the recent advances pertaining to his/her specialty. She/he should be highly competent anesthesiologist with broad range of skills that will enable him/her to practice anesthesiology independently. The PG student should also acquire the basic skills in teaching of medical/para-medical students. She/he is also expected to know the principles of research methodology and modes of consulting library. She/he should attend conferences, workshops and CMEs regularly to upgrade his/her knowledge. The purpose of this document is to provide teachers and learners illustrative guidelines to achieve defined outcomes through learning and assessment. This document was prepared by various subject-content specialists. The Reconciliation Board of the Academic Committee has attempted to render uniformity without compromise to purpose and content of the document. Compromise in purity of syntax has been made in order to preserve the purpose and content. This has necessitated retention of “domains of learning” under the heading “competencies”
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