Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences


Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences is a multi-specialty hospital and well-reputed teaching institute at Kalapet in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. The medical school is known to be one of the best emerging schools in the country. The college has been approved for full recognition by MCI for 150 seats for MBBS degree granted by the Pondicherry University. The PIMS is a unit of The Madras Medical Mission, a charitable society promoted by the members of the Malankara Orthodox Christian community that runs the well known MMM hospital in Chennai.

Campus

PIMS is spread across 32 acres with excellent infrastructure. Faculties have been drawn from all over India.

Community outreach

PIMS has six Health Centers, covering urban and rural population in and around Puducherry serving its people with the aim of prevention and early management.

College administration

The Office-bearers of The Madras Medical Mission are:
H.G Dr. Yuhanon Mar Diascoros, Bishop of Madras - Hon. President;
Mr. Reji Abraham - Hon. Vice-President;
Mr. M.M. Philip - Hon. Secretary and Chairman ;
Mr. E. John Thomas - Hon. Treasurer.
The Hospital/Medical School is currently administered by Director-Principal Dr. Renu Gboy Varghese. Administrative Officers include;
Dean UG : Dr.Johnny Asir,
Dean PG : Dr.Sheela Devi Bazroy,
Dean Research: Dr.Reba Kanungo,
Dean MEU: Dr.Subhasis Das,
Registrar: Dr.Anil.J.Purty

Academics and courses

PIMS has a Medical College, Multi-Specialty Hospital and a Nursing College.
PIMS Pondicherry offer more than 20 courses in medical stream including MBBS, MD, MS and M Ch in plastic surgery. All these courses include undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral courses. It also has awards post graduate diplomas in many fields.

College of Nursing, PIMS

College of Nursing, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences was established in 2004 and is affiliated to Pondicherry University. It offers BSc and Msc in nursing.

Student activities

PIMS conducts an inter-collegiate cultural fiesta "AURA" every year. In 2019 it was conducted from 31 July till 3 August.