“Medicine is not only a science; it is also an art. It does not consist of compounding pills and plasters; it deals with the very processes of life, which must be understood before they may be guided.”

— Paracelsus

Warm Greetings,

As a Dean of B.V.V. Sangha’s S.Nijalingappa Medical College and Hangal Kumareshwar Hospital and Research Centre, I am honoured to lead an institution that has been shaping the future of healthcare for 22 years.

Our esteemed college and hospital was set up in 2002 by our Honourable Chairman Dr. Veeranna.C.Charantimath in an expansive area of 114 acres. It is recognised by Medical Council of India and affiliated to Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

In these 22 years, our college has developed into a premier institute imparting quality medical education and training to our students. Our college is dedicated to teaching and shaping of compassionate, innovative, and dedicated healthcare professionals who will make a meaningful impact in the world.

We started with an intake of 100 students which has risen to 250 students eligible every year to study medicine. Our college offers 98 postgraduate seats in all the medical broad specialities-pre, para and clinical subjects.

We are proud to say that these students are being taught and trained by highly qualified staff who are academically highly trained and follow newer methods of teaching as prescribed by the National Medical Council.

Our, Hangal Shree Kumareshwar Hospital is a Tertiary Care 1065 teaching bed hospital with 300 special and intensive care beds. The hospital is supported by the team of skilled healthcare professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, cutting edge technology, modular operating theatres, operating microscopes, automated Central Clinical Lab (CCL). D-Stream MRI, 16 slice CT scan, Cath Lab, 4-D USG machine, Digital X ray Machines, Endoscopy and laparoscopic equipment etc.

Our ENT department is recognised by Karnataka government as a Cochlear Implant Centre. We are proud to announce that our hospital got accredited as Breast Feeding Friendly Hospital by national accrediting authority BPNI.

We have a Rehabilitation Unit with adult and child physiotherapy units, Audiometry, BERA, speech & hearing section and an Artificial Limb centre are fully functional.

Super specialities in Cardiology, CTVS, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Endocrinology, Plastic surgery, Paediatric surgery, Oncology, Urology, Nephrology, Respiratory medicine and Gastroenterology have been established and have been providing excellent service to our patients.

A 400 bed state-of-the-art super speciality hospital with modern advanced technology will open shortly to serve the community.

Thalassemia and Haemophilia Society, a NGO, established to treat thalassemia and haemophilia children has been treating these children free of cost. This society bagged Karnataka Rajyotsva award 2021.

Dr Putturaj Gawai Netradana Society, a NGO, is actively involved in Corneal transplant and Cataract surgery. A total of 11600 cataract surgeries have been performed.  

A Skill Lab (Simulation Lab) which is recognised as “Jeeva Raksha” Training centre by RGUHS & University of Ohio, USA has been established to train students in basic skills and also to impart training in Basic & Advanced Life Support Skills.

Our state of art Library is housed in a 4000 square metres has around 21,000 the text and reference books. Digital library is supported by 70 work stations which help our staff and students to access to the latest online medical and allied journals.

“Medica Innovatica” is a biannual journal published by our college both in print and digital format and is indexed by 8 indexing agencies including WHO, as International Peer Review Journal.

On the research front, it pleases to put on record that our faculty and their teams have completed 15 International Research Project in Maternal & Child Health funded by Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation, British Columbia University, TRASHER Foundation USA, WHO, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia etc. We have also completed 2 research projects sponsored by ICMR. Currently one more ICMR project is in progress.  Around 30 student ICMR project are also going on simultaneously.

Our beautiful eco-friendly campus houses UG and PG hostel for students, In-door and out-door play area, swimming pool, gymnasium and the auditorium.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide an exceptional medical education that combines rigorous academic programs, cutting edge research opportunities and hands on clinical experience.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of those we serve by providing personalized patient focused care. Fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in serving the community.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be a leading institution in medical education, renowned for producing graduates who are equipped to address the complex healthcare challenges in the 21^st century.

Our college holds a proud legacy of academic excellence, research innovation, and a deep commitment to serving humanity through healthcare. I encourage each of you to embrace the spirit of collaboration, diligence, and compassion that defines our institution.

I am confident that by working together, supporting one another, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism, we continue to elevate our college to new heights of success and achievement.

I wish you all a fulfilling and rewarding academic year ahead. Remember, the journey of healing begins with knowledge, compassion and a dedication to lifelong learning.

Dr Bhuvaneshwari C Yelamali

Dean/Principal,

S Nijalingappa Medical College &

HSK Hospital & Research Centre,

Bagalkote