Education
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur is a premier medical institution established by the Government of India to provide world-class education and healthcare. AIIMS Raipur offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medicine, nursing, and allied sciences. The institution is renowned for its advanced medical research, clinical training, and public health outreach. With cutting-edge infrastructure and expert faculty, AIIMS fosters academic excellence and innovation. The institute offers a highly stimulating work environment for educators, researchers, and clinicians committed to improving healthcare and medical education in India.
About All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur
Established in 2012 under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), AIIMS Raipur is one of the premier medical institutions set up by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, the institute was founded with the goal of addressing regional disparities in tertiary healthcare services and promoting self-sufficiency in medical education and training.
AIIMS Raipur is committed to becoming a center of excellence in medical education, healthcare, and research. The institution fosters a culture of scientific inquiry, compassion for patients, and dedication to serving underserved communities. Its mission encompasses delivering high-quality medical education, advancing innovative research, and providing compassionate patient care to meet the evolving healthcare needs of society.
The institute offers a broad spectrum of academic programs including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses. The MBBS program admits 125 students annually through a competitive national examination. Postgraduate courses cover diverse medical specialties, nursing, and allied health sciences. AIIMS Raipur also features a dedicated School of Public Health, focusing on educating and addressing public health challenges through multidisciplinary approaches.
AIIMS Raipur houses various departments across Preclinical, Paraclinical, and Clinical disciplines, providing comprehensive training and research opportunities. These departments include Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Community and Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and numerous surgical and medical specialties. This wide-ranging academic structure supports a robust learning and research environment.
Research and innovation form a core part of AIIMS Raipur’s identity. The institute offers state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure to support cutting-edge medical research, including PhD programs and intramural seed grants. Ethical standards are rigorously maintained through dedicated ethics committees and institutional review boards. The institution encourages multidisciplinary research supported by specialized departments such as Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology.
The AIIMS Raipur campus sprawls over 100 acres on GE Road, near the Tatibandh Gurudwara. It includes a Medical College Hospital, College of Nursing, Dental College, State Virology Laboratory, and residential facilities for students and staff. Strategically located, the campus is well-connected by road and accessible from the nearest airport and railway station.
Under the leadership of Lt Gen Ashok Jindal, AIIMS Raipur continues to advance its vision of excellence in medical education, patient care, and research. The dedicated faculty and staff strive to uphold the institution’s reputation as a leading center for healthcare services and medical training in Central India, preparing future generations of healthcare professionals committed to making a meaningful impact on society.
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