Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Nov 9: Established under the aegis of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), Medical College commenced its operations, here today.
The inauguration was done in the Administrative Block of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Kakryal after performing hawan amidst chanting of Vedic mantras at the campus.
This interim arrangement marked the beginning of SMVDIME – Medical College’s academic journey to provide quality medical education and healthcare services in the region by setting the foundation for a fully equipped, modern medical college campus in the near future.
Anshul Garg, CEO of SMVDSB, in his address shared an inspiring overview of the hospital journey since its inception in the year 2016 by the Prime Minister of India.
He highlighted the key milestones achieved, underscoring the hospitals unwavering dedication to delivering high quality health care in the region and exhorted of the Board’s dedications not only to health care excellence but also to ensuring the availability of world class medical services accessible to all.
Garg also outlined the Board’s core values and encouraged the new faculty to embody these principles in their daily work and shared the details about the cutting-edge infrastructure being developed to support the comprehensive student-centered learning environment designed to faster the highest standard of medical education.
The SMVDIME – Medical College will offer its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program from the Administrative Block of SMVDU, accommodating its first cohort of students from the academic session 2025-26. With an intake capacity of 50 MBBS students per year (upgradable to 100 seats), SMVDIME – Medical College is designed to be a center of excellence in healthcare education and practice.
Dr. Yashpal Sharma, Executive Director extended vote of thanks to all the esteemed dignitaries present on the occasion expressing gratitude for their time, support and encouragement.
Among others who graced the event included Alok Kumar Maurya, Addl. Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, Pawan K. Goswami, Dy. CEO, Dr. Gopal K. Sharma, Asstt. CEO, SMVDSB and other officers from Shrine Board.
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