Amala Institute of Medical Sciences

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'Amala Institute of Medical Sciences'
Main campus building
Location Amalanagar, Thrissur
Address
Region Thrissur district
State Kerala
Country India
Coordinates
Funding Non-profit
Website [www.amalaims.org Official website]


Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) is a premier private medical college and tertiary care teaching hospital located in Amalanagar, a suburb of Thrissur in the state of Kerala, India. It is a Christian minority institution administered by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), a Catholic religious order founded in 1831.

The institution encompasses multiple healthcare and educational divisions, including:

History[edit]

The foundation of Amala Institute was laid in 1978 with the mission of providing affordable cancer treatment and palliative care. It was formally inaugurated on 25 April 1978 by the then President of India, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy. Located on the verdant slopes of Vilangan Hills, the campus spans over 40-acre (16 ha), offering a tranquil environment for healthcare and education.

Academic Programs[edit]

The institute offers undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD, MS), super-specialty (DM, MCh), and paramedical courses affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur.

Departments[edit]

Amala Institute includes a wide range of clinical, surgical, diagnostic, and pre-clinical departments:



Infrastructure and Services[edit]

The campus includes:

Affiliations[edit]

Community Outreach[edit]

Amala also runs various rural health programs, medical camps, and palliative care initiatives across Kerala as part of its charitable and community-focused mission.

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