Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundations Medical College & Hospital, Ahmednagar

Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College & Hospital, Ahmednagar

Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College & Hospital, located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, was established in 2004 with a mission to address the shortage of medical facilities and provide healthcare services, particularly to underserved communities. The institute was founded under the guidance of late Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil. 

Key highlights

• Accreditation and affiliation: Recognized by the National Medical Commission (formerly the Medical Council of India) in 2009 and affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. It is also NAAC accredited.
• Campus and facilities: The medical complex spans 33 acres in Vilad Ghat, Ahmednagar. It includes a 990-bedded hospital, the Dr. Vikhe Patil Memorial Hospital, equipped with modern labs and facilities. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including outpatient and inpatient care, a central clinical laboratory, a well-equipped physiotherapy department, and a radio-diagnosis department with advanced imaging technologies like CT scans and MRI. The hospital also features well-equipped Medical and Surgical ICUs and a NICU.
• Academics:
  • Courses: The college offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various medical and paramedical fields.
  • Undergraduate:
    • MBBS: 200 student intake per year.
  • Postgraduate: Offers MD and MS courses in 10 disciplines including Pediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
  • Doctoral: PhD programs are also offered.
  • Other courses: B.Sc (Nursing), M.Sc (Nursing), Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing), Diploma courses.
  • Admission to MBBS, MD, MS, and PhD programs is based on NEET scores, followed by counseling.

Additional information

• The hospital provides round-the-clock medical services.
• It serves as a center for medical education, training, and research.
• It has Urban Health Training Center at Ahmednagar City & Rural Health Training Center at Vambori for undergraduate training.