Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, New Delhi

About College

• Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (HIMSR) is a private medical college established in 1962 by the founders of Jamia Hamdard.
• It is located in Hamdard Nagar, Delhi and is accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with grade of A.
• It has been ranked 22nd best in the country by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020.
• The founder of Jamia Hamdard and HIMSR was Hakeem Abdul Hameed, a renowned physician and philanthropist.
• He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1965 and the Padma Bhushan in 1991 for his contributions to education and healthcare.
• The current dean of HIMSR is Prof. Mridu Dudeja, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology. The institute offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses in the medical field.

Highlights 

Infrastructure and Facilities

1. Campus

• Separate buildings for classrooms, laboratories, library, hostels, administrative offices and faculty rooms.
• The classrooms have multimedia projectors, computers, LCD screens and other teaching aids.
• Large playground for outdoor sports like football, volleyball, basketball etc.

2. Lab

• The institute has a Central Skill Lab that provides hands-on training to the students in various clinical skills.
• The institute has eight departmental labs.
•  Experimental Pharmacology Laboratory
•  Forensic Medicine Laboratory
•  Microbiology laboratory
•  Histological lab (Anatomy)
•  Pathology laboratory
•  Clinical Physiology lab (Physiology)
•  Biochemistry lab
•  Mammalian laboratory (Physiology)

3. Library

• It has over 2.5 lakh books and 20,000 journals in its collection.
• Students can access online databases, e-books, e-journals and e-theses through the digital library.
• The reading hall can accommodate over 200 students and is spacious and well-furnished.
• The library provides services like circulation, reference, document delivery, inter-library loans and photocopying.

4. Clinical rotations

• Clinical rotations allow students to gain practical experience in various medical specialties.
• Students may rotate through departments such as surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, etc.
• During rotations, students may observe procedures, participate in patient care, and attend lectures and conferences.

5. Hospitals

• The institute is supported by HAHC Hospital, which provides tertiary-level medical care with over 740 beds.

6. Hostels

• Separate hostels are available for male and female students.
• Furnished and well-ventilated rooms are provided to students.
• WiFi available
• Common rooms are available in hostels for students to relax and socialize.
• Security and safety measures like CCTV cameras and guards are in place.
• Visitors are allowed only during specific times in hostels.

7. Food

• The institute has a mess facility for the hostel students that provides vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
• The mess fee is INR 9,850 for five months.
• The institute also has a canteen that offers reasonably priced snacks, beverages and other items.

8. Transportations 

• Shuttle bus service: The college provides regular shuttle buses from nearby metro stations and major spots in Delhi to the college campus.
• Metro connectivity: Jhilmil and Govind Puri on the Violet Line are the nearest metro stations to the college campus. Students can commute via metro trains.

Scholarships

• Merit scholarships: Available for students with good academic performance in 2 examinations. The amount depends on the marks/percentage scored.
• Sports scholarships: Awarded to students excelling in sports at the state or national level. The amount depends on the level of achievement.
• Fellowships: Offered to research scholars by various government and non-government agencies to pursue Ph.D. at the institute.
• The institute is affiliated with Jamia Hamdard University, which offers various scholarships to its students, such as Syed Abdul Kareem Scholarship, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, Hamdard National Foundation Scholarship and more.

Ranking 

• Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research [HIMSR], New Delhi, has consistently been among India's best medical colleges.
• It has been ranked 4th best in New Delhi and 22nd in the National Institutional Ranking Framework [NIRF] 2020.

Advantages

• Reputed institute with good faculty and staff 
• The hospital is attached for practical hands-on training. 
• Offers competitive fees structure  
• Hostel facility available for students 
• Regular curricular and co-curricular activities organized.

Disadvantages

• Limited options for part-time job opportunities for students (if required) due to the location.
  

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