Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chittoor

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chittoor is a private medical college that was established in 2016 by a group of NRIs who wanted to provide quality medical education and healthcare services to the people of this region⁵. The college is affiliated to Dr YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada and is approved by the NMC. This college is considered one of the best private medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

The college is located in Murukambattu, Penumuru, which is about 125 km north of Visakhapatnam. The college has a sprawling campus surrounded by greenery and has eight buildings, including the college building, the hospital building, the hostel building, the auditorium, the library, the cafeteria, the sports complex and the administrative block². The college has a well-equipped library with more than 10,000 books and journals, a digital library with internet access, and an e-learning centre². The college also has a state-of-the-art auditorium with a seating capacity of 750 people, where various academic and cultural events are conducted².

The college has a 750-bedded multi-specialty hospital with modern facilities and equipment. The hospital provides round-the-clock emergency services, intensive care units, blood bank, dialysis unit, radiology department, pathology department, pharmacy and ambulance services². The hospital also has specialty departments such as cardiology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, urology, plastic surgery, paediatric surgery, neurosurgery and vascular surgery². The hospital caters to the needs of the rural and urban population of Bheemunipatnam and Visakhapatnam districts and also conducts various outreach programs and health camps.

The college has a dedicated and experienced faculty of 287 members, who are well-qualified and trained in their respective fields. The faculty members are involved in teaching, research and patient care activities. The college follows the curriculum prescribed by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and the Dr YSR University of Health Sciences. The college also conducts regular seminars, workshops, guest lectures, conferences and CME programs for the students and faculty.

The college has separate hostels for boys and girls with comfortable rooms and amenities. The hostels have mess facilities that provide hygienic and nutritious food to the students. The hostels also have recreational facilities such as TV room, gymnasium, indoor games and outdoor games. The college has a sports complex that includes a cricket ground, a football ground, a basketball court, a volleyball court and a badminton court. The college encourages the students to participate in various sports and cultural activities at the inter-college and state level.