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About
Us
Amrita
Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multi-campus, multi-disciplinary research academia
that is accredited 'A' by NAAC and is ranked as one of the best research
institutions in India. Amrita is spread across six campuses in three
states of India - Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, with the headquarters at
Ettimadai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham continuously
collaborates with top US universities including Ivy league universities and top
European universities for regular student exchange programs, and has emerged as
one of the fastest growing institutions of higher learning in India. The
institution is managed by the Mata Amritanandamayi Math.
Mata
Amritanandamayi Devi is the founder and Chancellor of Amrita Vishwa
Vidyapeetham. She is also known as Amma to millions around the globe. A world
renowned humanitarian leader, Amma is the guiding light of the institution.
Amma's words, thoughts and values for education and research, helped shape the
Amrita's mission and vision.
Amrita
Vishwa Vidyapeetham has an extensive campus being set up at Kochi that
comprises of a pre-eminent medical institute, the Amrita Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIMS) along with the School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College
of Nursing, School of Pharmacy & School of Allied Health Sciences and
Center for Nanosciences. The campus though dominated by the health science
schools is not entirely restricted to medical sciences and has a School of Arts
and Sciences and School of Business as well.
The
School of Arts and Sciences at Kochi campus,located at the sprawling and serene
Brahmasthanam Temple Complex at Edappally, Kochi by the NH-17, is leaping
towards boundless glory and fame. The campus has an excellent landscape
abundant with trees and gardens. The School of Business at Kochi campus is one
among the three campuses of Amrita School of Business established in 2009. ASB,
Kochi was rated as the 7th best B-School in South India by The Week in
2011. ASB offers postgraduate and Ph. D. programs in management offering
specializations in the area of Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations and Information
Systems.
The
Health Sciences campus comprises of the School of Medicine, the School of
Dentistry, the College of Nursing, the School of Pharmacy and the Amrita Center
for Nanosciences co-located with Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. Committed
to providing value-based medical education, these educational institutions
strive to instill the qualities of dedication and service in the youth.
Amrita
School of Medicine is founded on the highest principles, with an emphasis on
service, compassion, charity and excellence through education. The blending of
the vital ingredients of competence and compassion is an extension of the
vision and inspiration of our founder, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, from whom
we draw our strength and dedication and whose life exemplifies these high
principles in every action. The nurturing of these values at the Amrita Health
Sciences Campus complements a fine technical education by enhancing skills with
a unique understanding and compassion for the patient. The faculty is dedicated
to these sustaining values and has diligently worked on the curricula,
techniques and methods that will be of the greatest help to the students.
Amrita
Center for Nanosciences lead the way in cutting-edge research and are engaged
in several funded projects that aim to succor pressing humanitarian issues. The
Center was established in May 2006 as one of the seven Nanotechnology Centers
funded by the Government of India under the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
initiative and is the only one in the biomedical area. The Amrita Center for
Nanosciences (ACNS) is an independent Center under the Amrita Vishwa
Vidyapeetham with both research and academic components. There are over 50
students currently doing M. Tech. or Ph. D. in Nanosciences or Nanomedical
Sciences. The Center is engaged in pioneering work in the development of
natural tissues and organs through tissue engineering using biodegradable
scaffolds, within which cells are made to attach and proliferate in a
controlled fashion. The Center is also conducting research in cancer
nanotechnology for the purposes of early detection and therapy of cancer, the
development of biocompatible devices using nanomaterials and the development of
biomedical nanosensors.
The
School of Dentistry was inaugurated by Smt. Sushama Swaraj, the then Minister
for Health and Family Welfare and parliamentary affairs of the Government of
India. It is housed in a self-contained four-storey building, having a built-up
area of 154,000 sq. ft., and is one of the biggest dental colleges in Asia.
The School attracts a diverse patient population. Students have the
opportunity to acquire a full range of clinical experiences, both within the
dental school and the at the community level, including treatment of emergency
cases, medically compromised cases, and physically and mentally challenged
patients. Students become adept at attending to the special needs of patients
who have complex medical histories and may already be receiving treatment for a
number of diseases. By serving this varied segment of the population, students
come to understand the prevalence of certain diseases and oral health problems,
comprehend the patterns of disease, and learn from the outcomes of selected
therapies.
The
College of Nursing is committed to excellence in nursing education, research
and development of leadership skills and human values. Situated within the
Health Science campus in an exclusive building, the institute provides an
ambience, comprising state-of-the-art infrastructure, unparalleled technical
expertise, diligent faculty, and above all, the instilling of values based on
the rich Indian tradition and ancient culture. Sri Shatrughnan Sinha, the then
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, inaugurated the College on 1st
November 2002. The College of Nursing is recognized by the Kerala Nurses and
Midwives Council and Indian Nursing Council.
Established
in 1997 as a Center of Excellence in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the
location of School of Pharmacy at the heart of Kochi campus makes it ideally
situated to offer high quality infrastructure for training and research in
Pharmaceutical Sciences. The goal of the school is not only to excel in the
field of education, but also to conduct social and charitable outreach programs
and thereby mould a new battalion of highly competent pharmacy professionals.
The school gives due weightage to industrial, hospital, community, clinical and
research aspects of pharmacy. It utilizes the wide variety of resources
available at the various centers of the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
and the institution for providing theoretical and practical training and
orientation to the students. The School gives equal importance to industrial
pharmacy and research aspects of clinical pharmacy. The students are encouraged
and motivated to take part in the charitable outreach work of Amrita Institute
of Medical Sciences (AIMS). The Amrita School of Pharmacy is recognized
by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), All India Council for Technical
Education (AICTE) and other statutory bodies and agencies.
About
The School Of Medicine
Established
in September 2002, the Amrita School of Medicine has achieved great academic
recognition from the students, community and educational fraternity as an
institution providing not only world-class training but also the right
perspective on life. The present School tower comprises 12 storeys with a total
floor area of 120,000 sq. ft. The hospital has an additional floor area of
1,100,000 sq.ft.
Incorporating
state-of-the-art educational facilities that meet international standards, the
Amrita School of Medicine is a fusion of the latest technology with core human
values. The School of Medicine building houses laboratories, lecture halls and
a well-furnished central library complete with an outstanding collection of the
latest editions of international and Indian medical books and journals. It also
provides for electronic access to many scientific and medical databases in
India and abroad. An ANATOMY MUSEUM has been established with all the latest
teaching devices and with elaborate models detailing the different parts of the
human body.
The
School offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs like BSc, MSc,
MD/MS/PG Diploma, DM/MCh, etc., as well as a five-and-a-half year program in
Medicine, including a year of internship, culminating in the award of an MBBS
degree. The curriculum is based on the directives of the Medical Council of
India.
The
course involves both theory classes and practical sessions. Clinical exposure
begins in the second year with classes conducted by clinical specialists emphasizing
the relevance of the basic sciences to clinical practices. Hospital postings
and field visits to public health centers aim at exposing the candidate to
different scenarios in which doctors in India might find themselves, and how to
go about providing the best care in all the circumstances.
A
commitment to the practice of medicine in its highest form is a lifelong
commitment to humanity. Our resolve to be a Center of Excellence both
in medical training and in the practice of medicine will well prepare eager and
talented young men and women to play a key role at the forefront of their
chosen profession.
About
The College Of Nursing
The
Amrita College of Nursing, a constituent unit of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
was inaugurated on 1st November, 2002, by Shri. Shathrughnan Sinha, the
then Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare. The college is
recognized by the the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council. Presently the college
offers B. Sc. Nursing and M. Sc. Nursing. The B. Sc. Nursing program which was
started in the year 2002 with an intake of 50 seats is now expanded to
100 seats per batch.The M. Sc. Nursing is offered in four different
specialties with an annual intake of 36.
The
College is situated within the Health Science Campus in a separate building
with excellent laboratory and classroom facilities. The total area of the
college is 70487.2 Sq.feet which is much above the INC specifications.
Currently
the college has 39 teaching faculty. The experienced, competent and stable
faculty in various specialties with six Professors, four Associate Professors
and six Assistant Professors, is an asset of this institution. An all-round
development of the students is ensured through the balanced blend of curricular
and extracurricular activities. Class room teaching is made effective by the
use of modern educational technology. Apart from the practical training in the
laboratories especially Central Simulation lab, students get exposed to a wide
variety of clinical conditions in the parent hospital, Amrita Institute of
Medical Sciences, which has got the most advanced technology of health care. Here
they are getting hands on training in care of patients and all the nursing
procedures under the expert guidance of medical and nursing teachers. The
laboratories are well equipped with most advanced manikins and simulators.The
Nursing College Library has more than 6000 text books, journals, both Indian
and foreign and internet facilities with online databases.
The
library timing extends from 9.00am till 10.00 pm. There is also a central
library located in the Medical College. This is a college among the very few
having a well equipped Language Lab. This enables the students to develop their
language skill which is very essential for the career mobility.
Vision
To
be a global center of excellence in providing quality nursing education rooted
in values, research and in preparing professionals to lead safe, dynamic
nursing practice through clinical partnerships.
Mission
Amrita
College of Nursing is committed to:
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Provide
nursing education programmes to prepare professionals capable of providing
safe, comprehensive and compassionate nursing care in an ever changing health
care environment.
·
Prepare
advanced practice nurses, educators and administrators (capacity building).
·
Enhance
research that improves quality of life of individuals / families and has an
impact on nursing practice.
·
Integrate
nursing education, research and practice through clinical partnership
Aim
The
aim of the undergraduate nursing program is to prepare graduates who can
provide competent, compassionate and evidence based preventive, promotive,
curative and rehabilitative nursing care in varied settings, making independent
decisions as and when required, considering the safety and rights of
individuals/groups and personal and professional development.
Objectives
On
completion of the four year B. Sc. Nursing programme the graduate will be able
to:
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Apply
knowledge from biological and behavioral sciences, medicine and nursing in
providing nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
·
Demonstrate
awareness of life style and other factors, that affect health of individuals
and groups.
·
Provide
nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the
individuals and groups.
·
Demonstrate
critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to
provide quality care.
·
Utilize
the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
·
Provide
promotive, preventive and restorative health services in line with the National
Health Policies and programmes.
·
Practice
within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct, and acceptable
standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
·
Communicate
effectively with individuals and groups, and members of the health team in
order to promote effective interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
·
Demonstrate
skills in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical/community health
settings.
·
Participate
effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery system.
·
Demonstrate
leadership and managerial skills in clinical/community health settings.
·
Conduct
need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research
findings to improve the quality of care.
·
Demonstrate
awareness, interest and contribute towards advancement of self and of the
profession.
·
Demonstrate
personal characteristics and attitudes (like personal integrity,
responsibility, reliability and showing concern for other individuals)
essential for a professional.
About
The School Of Pharmacy
Amrita
School of Pharmacy, an integral component of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, is the
first to start functioning among the schools under Health Sciences campus.
Located in the vibrant city of Kochi, Kerala, Amrita School of Pharmacy offers
training for one of the most sought after professional courses. The School’s
commitment to excellence in healthcare is in line with the overall objective of
the Kochi - based Health Sciences campus of the institution. The School of
Pharmacy strives not only to provide quality education in pharmaceutical
sciences but also to establish itself in research and serves as an ideal
platform for the overall development of highly competent pharmacy
professionals. The School maintains an exemplary clinical practice and conducts
community outreach programmes that address the needs of Kochiites and the
society at large.
The
School is housed in a self-contained five-storied building and is located away
from the hustle and bustle of the main hospital within the campus, yet has
access to all the clinical services. This optimal location provides a calm and
quiet atmosphere conducive for learning.
Once
the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) recognised and announced the launch of the
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) programme in 2008 all over India, Amrita School
of Pharmacy, taking full advantage of its in-house hospital and the associated
healthcare services, started offering the six - years Pharm. D. (Regular) and
three years Pharm. D. (Post Baccalaureate) programmes from 2010.
The
two programmes were the first of their kind in the state of Kerala and the
School’s enrolment expanded significantly due to this landmark achievement.
The
gradual yet steady thrust in research has culminated in the registration of
candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) programme.
Since
the School strongly believes in the teachings of its respected Chancellor Sri
Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), it advocates the inculcation of cultural
values in one’s day - to - day activities. Hence, value education is mandatory
for all students enrolling in the School. The students are encouraged and
motivated to participate in the charitable outreach activities of Mata
Amritanandamayi Math.
Pharmacy
profession demands strict adherence to a set of ethical principles. The vision
of Amrita School of Pharmacy, therefore, is to ensure the provision of high
quality value - based education with an international focus while maintaining
utmost professionalism, integrity and ethics.
As
the school marches ahead, it vows by its unwavering commitment to provide
education to students from all sections of society regardless of race, caste,
religion or economic condition.
Amrita
School of Pharmacy is recognised by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) & All
India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The School and the institution
are accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with
'A' Grade.
Vision
·
To
develop as a center of excellence in Pharmacy education and research and become
one among the distinguished pharma institutions in the country. It envisions to
establish effective collaborations with pharma industries and international
pharmacy institutions for mutual benefits.
Mission
·
To
provide high quality value-based education with high emphasis on research and
mould competent and socially committed pharmacy professionals capable of
practicing and managing the future of pharmacy profession in the country and
abroad.
About
the School of Dentistry
The
BDS course offered by Amrita School of Dentistry commenced in September 2003
and was inaugurated by Smt. Sushma Swaraj, the then Minister for Health and
Family Welfare of the Government of India. The School is housed in a self -
contained four - storey building, having a built - up area of 154,000 sq. ft.,
and is one of the biggest dental colleges in Asia.
The
building includes pre - clinical dental laboratories, lecture halls, conference
center, faculty members offices, administrative offices, clinical treatment
areas, small group discussion areas, research labs and library. A State of the
art advanced dental care clinic provides exclusive specialist care. Sufficient
area has been earmarked for future expansion. Postgraduate courses commenced in
2010 and at present, the nine specialities offered at the School have
postgraduate programs. Amrita School of Dentistry seeks to provide top quality,
affordable, comprehensive education in oral and craniofacial care. The School
ensures that the students undergo an integrated educational experience that
combines extensive clinical practice with rigorous course work.
Apart
from the regular training offered in various specialties in dentistry such as
Orthodontics, Prosthodontics & Implantology, Conservative Dentistry,
Paediatric Dentistry, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Periodontics, Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology & Microbiology and Public Health
Dentistry, high quality training facilities are available in Craniofacial
Surgery and Plastic Surgery for trainees in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The
students are exposed to maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation carried out in
the Department of Prosthodontics. A great deal of emphasis is placed on
community - oriented dental outreach programs. The School extends the knowledge
of oral health by encouraging and assisting faculty in the pursuit of
innovative research.
The
School stimulates and encourages the qualities of ethics, human values and
character that mark the true oral health professional. The School also attracts
a diverse patient population. Students have the opportunity to acquire a full
range of clinical experiences, both within the School and the community,
including treatment of emergency cases, medically compromised cases, and
physically and mentally challenged patients. Students become adept at attending
to the special needs of patients who have complex medical histories and may
already be receiving treatment for a number of diseases.
Outreach
- Dental Health Camps
As
a part of Societal and Community Development program, Amrita School of
Dentistry conducts free Dental Health Camps for the rural society and school
children. In the Dental Health Camp conducted from June 2010 to May 2011, more
than 10, 250 people attended the dental check-up camp. The patients were
examined and screened. Nearly 530 patients were treated at the camp and 17
patients were detected for Oral cancer. The camps were conducted in various
schools like, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Public School (Tripunithara), Amrita
Vidyalayam(Elamakkara), Amrita College of Engineering(Amritapuri). The camps
extended to areas in and around Ernakulum District(like, Aluva, Angamaly, Fort
Kochi, Panampally Nagar, Edapally, Tripunithara, etc).