Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad

 

• Established in 2024, PIMS operates under the V N Public Health and Educational Trust, Calicut .

• It is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)

Academic Program: MBBS

• The college offers a 5.5-year MBBS program (including one-year internship) with a current intake capacity of 150 seats, as approved by the NMC .

• The curriculum follows the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) model, featuring integrated teaching, early clinical exposure, skill-based labs, and simulation training .

 

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

• The infrastructure includes modern lecture halls, well-equipped laboratories (including anatomy dissection halls), a central library with digital access, and dedicated pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical departments .

• Student amenities include separate hostels for boys and girls, skills labs, digital learning tools, cafeteria, recreational areas, and student support services .

• PIMS emphasizes a student-centered education environment, ethical values, and community-focused teaching practices .

 

Healthcare Services & Outreach

• The associated hospital offers a range of services and is empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) scheme, enabling cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh for eligible patients .

• It provides comprehensive healthcare across over 21 specialties, including Burns Management, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Medical Oncology, Neonatal Care, Neurosurgery, Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery, Urology, Critical Care, Pediatrics, ENT, and Obstetrics & Gynecology, among others .

 

Vision, Mission & Core Values

• Vision: To become a distinguished center of excellence in medical education, research, and patient care .

• Mission: Focused on delivering top-tier, student-centered education, promoting interdisciplinary research, and compassionate, ethical patient care .

• Core Values: Excellence, Innovation, Compassion, Integrity, and Collaboration .

 

Feature	Details
Year Established	2024
Affiliation & Recognition	KUHS (Thrissur) & NMC
Undergraduate Offering	MBBS – 150 seats
Curriculum	Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
Campus Facilities	Academic infrastructure, hostels, labs, library, cafeteria
Hospital & Services	Multi-specialty hospital empanelled under Ayushman Bharat
Values & Ethos	Excellence, Ethics, Innovation, Compassion