The Academic activities of the Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences were guided by an Academic Council upto 1981-82. Since 1982-83 a Governing Body is looking after the affairs of Post Graduate Medical College.
Courses Conducted
The Institute has the disciplines in M.D (Anaesthesia, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Pathology) and M.S (General Surgery, Orthopedics,Obs & Gyn. Opthalmology, ENT) recognized by West Bengal University of Health Sciences. It also has disciplines in D.C.H, DGO., D.O, D.L.O.
A number of students are studying for Diplomate of the National Board, New Delhi (D.N.B) in different disciplines(Anaesthesia, Radiodiagnosis and General Surgery).
A number of students are studying for Diplomate of the National Board, New Delhi (D.N.B) in different disciplines(Anaesthesia, Radiodiagnosis and General Surgery).
The studies for Ph.D. are being carried out under specific guides /investigators for medical research with the approval of Institutional Ethics Committee.
Two-year courses for D.R.D. Tech (Diploma in Radiodiagnosis) and D.M.L.T (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology) under the State Medical Faculty of West Bengal started here from 1996 and 1997 respectively for which the curriculam have been throughly revised and regular theoretical and practical classes are being conducted. Presently the quota of intake are 8 and 15 students respectively.
4-year B.P.T (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) course under West Bengal University of Health Sciences is conducted here from 2006. The quota of intake is 10 students.
Bachelor of Critical Care Technology (BCCT) and Bachelor of Operation Theatre Technology (BOTT) courses under West Bengal University of Health Sciences were started here from September 2009. The quota of intake for each courses are 20 students each.
VIMS, a Postgraduate teaching & research wing of Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan
Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences recognized by Medical Council of India affiliated under
West Bengal University of Health Sciences with effect from 2004 onwards for conducting MD/MS
AND DIPLOMA TEACHING & RESEARCH.
| No | Disciplines | Present seats recognised | Seat Enhanced permitted | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MD General Medicine | 05 | 02 | 05+02=07 |
| 2 | MD Paediatrics | 03 | 02 | 03+02=05 |
| 3 | MD Anaesthesiology | 02 | 02 | 02+02=04 |
| 4 | MS Orthopaedics | 01 | 02 | 01+02=03 |
| 5 | MS Obst. & Gynae | 05 | 03 | 05+03=08 |
| 6 | MS General Surgery | 01 | 05 | 01+05=06 |
| 7 | MS E.N.T. | 01 | 02 | 01+02=03 |
| 8 | MS Ophthalmology | 01 | 03 | 01+03=04 |
| 9 | MD Pathology | 02 | N.A. | 02 |
Introduction of two new courses:
OPENING OF 1 NEW COURSE (Broad Speciality)
| No | Disciplines | New Seats permitted | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MD Radiodiagnosis | 02 | 02 |
OPENING OF 1 NEW COURSE (Superspeciality)
| No | Disciplines | New Seats permitted | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Ch. (Urology) | 02 | 02 |