GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam

The GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) in Visakhapatnam, India is a private medical college established in 2015 as a constituent college of GITAM University. 

Establishment & Identity

• Founded in 2015 as the first private deemed medical college in Andhra Pradesh, under GITAM (Deemed to be University), GIMSR is located on the scenic Rushikonda campus in Visakhapatnam.

Campus & Size

• The institution is situated amidst a 240+ acre vibrant campus, offering a serene coastal environment.

• The dedicated teaching hospital is a multi-specialty facility with around 750 beds, offering robust clinical training.

 

Academic Programs & Capacity

Undergraduate (MBBS)

• Admits 150 students annually for its MBBS program, selected via the NEET-UG exam.

Postgraduate (MD/MS)

• Offers postgraduate courses in multiple disciplines—approximately 12 clinical and 2 para-clinical specialties.

• Official figures show 52 PG seats, faculty support, and growing infrastructure.

 

Infrastructure & Facilities

Healthcare Facility

• The GIMSR hospital spans 750 beds, includes 20 modular operation theatres, and advanced patient-care services like Cath lab, dialysis unit, multiple ICUs, and round-the-clock emergency services.

• In May 2025, the hospital achieved full NABH accreditation, becoming the 3rd teaching hospital in Andhra Pradesh to do so.

Academic & Research Facilities

• Equipped with advanced labs (including simulation labs), museums, central and digital libraries, spacious lecture halls, and a research-focused environment

• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration with GITAM campuses in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru fosters research and innovation.

Hostels & Campus Life

• Offers separate, secure hostel accommodations for male and female students, along with mess facilities, recreation rooms, indoor gymnasiums, sports grounds, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

 

Recognition & Institutional Strength

Accreditations

• GIMSR's hospital is NABH accredited, and the institute is NMC (formerly MCI) compliant. Additionally, GITAM University holds an A++ NAAC grade and is categorized as Category-I by the UGC.

Reputation & Reach

• The institute attracts students from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and across India. It emphasizes ethical practice, student responsibility, and research culture.

 

Recent Developments & Events

• As of May 2025, GIMSR hospital obtained NABH accreditation, reflecting its progress in clinical quality and patient safety.

• A Continuing Medical Education (CME) program titled “Genes, Morphology, and Malformations” is scheduled for August 22, 2025, focusing on genetics, diagnostics, and ethical considerations.

 

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Quick Snapshot

Attribute	Details
Founded	2015 (medical college), hospital in 2014
Campus	240-acre coastal campus at Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam
MBBS Intake	150 seats per year, NEET-UG based
PG Programs	MD/MS across ~14 disciplines (clinical & para-clinical)
Hospital Capacity	750 beds, 20 OTs, NABH-accredited, advanced emergency & specialty care
Facilities	Modern labs, museums, libraries, hostels, sports, and digital infrastructure
Accreditations	NABH, NMC, NAAC A++, UGC Category-I
Recent Event	CME on genetics scheduled for August 2025
Student Sentiment	Mixed—some praise infrastructure and support, others call for academic improvement