Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences

The Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences (SAIMS) is a group of colleges located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.[1] The institute also features Mohak Hitech Speciality Hospital within the campus,[2] the hospital performed youngest bariatric surgery in India.[3] The institute is a part of Bhandari Group of Hospitals and Institutions.[4][5]

Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences
SAIMS Logo
TypePrivate
Established2003
Endowment₹14.01 billion (US$200 million)
DeanDr. R.R. Wavare
DirectorDr Vinod Bhandari
Academic staff
710
Location
Indore
,
Madhya Pradesh
,
India

22.797°N 75.845°E / 22.797; 75.845
Websitewww.saimsonline.com

Background
Photograph of SAIMS main building

The institute was established by Dr Vinod Bhandari in 2003. It is named after the Indian yogi and philosopher Sri Aurobindo.

SAIMS also has the largest campus among medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh. The institute was recognised as the International Center of Excellence for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), USA in the year 2012.[6]

Sister institutions and hospitals

Within the main campus-

  • Sri Aurobindo Institute of Technology (Engineering)
  • Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital
  • Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical College & PG Institute
  • Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry & PG Institute
  • Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences College of Nursing
  • Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences College of Allied Health & Paramedical Studies
  • Sri Aurobindo Institute of Speech & Hearing
  • Mohak Hitech Speciality Hospital
  • Mohak Cancer Hospital
  • Sri Aurobindo Institute of Laser Treatment
  • Sri Aurobindo Institute of Library and Information Science
  • Sri Aurobindo Institute of Management and Science
  • Sri Aurobindo Institute of Pharmacy
  • Laparoscopy Academy of Surgical Education and Research (LASER)

Other associated and acquired institutions and hospitals-

  • Bhandari Hospital and Research Centre
  • Indore Institute of Medical Sciences

References
  1. "SAIMS Indore". Shiksha. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  2. "Mohak Hitech Speciality Hospital". Mohak Hitech Hospital. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  3. "Bariatric Surgery Performed on Six Year Old Boy in Indore". India TV. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  4. "Bhandari Group". IndiaMART. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  5. "Bhandari Group of Hospitals and Institutions, Indore" (PDF). Association of Private Medical and Dental Colleges of Madhya Pradesh. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  6. "Awards and Achievements" (PDF). Retrieved 11 July 2017.
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