Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal

Santhiram Medical College and Hospital (SMC) is a private medical college and hospital located in Nandyal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 2005 by Santhiram Educational Society¹. It is affiliated to Dr YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC)²⁴.

The college offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-speciality courses in various fields of medicine, such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology, microbiology, forensic medicine, community medicine, general medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, ENT, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, anaesthesiology, radiology, dermatology, psychiatry, pulmonary medicine, and emergency medicine¹²⁴. The college also offers courses in nursing and paramedical sciences¹.

The college has a well-equipped campus with modern facilities, such as laboratories, library, auditorium, lecture halls, seminar rooms, skill labs, simulation labs, computer labs, hostel, mess, sports complex, gymnasium, and transport¹². The college also has a 700-bedded multi-speciality hospital that provides quality health care to the rural population and participates in various government health schemes¹²⁴.

The college aims to provide excellent and holistic medical education with a focus on research and innovation¹. The college also strives to enhance the skills and knowledge of its students and faculty and foster a culture of ethical and compassionate service¹. The college has been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)¹.