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Smt. B.K. Shah Medical Institute and Research Centre
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About
Smt. B.K. Shah Medical Institute & Research Centre in Vadodara was founded in 2003. Originally affiliated with Gujarat University and recognized by the Medical Council of India, it gained the status of a deemed university under the UGC Act of 1956. This institution offers a variety of Bachelor, Master, and Paramedical courses across different fields of medical sciences. The institute partners with the 1100-bed Dhiraj Hospital, which boasts advanced diagnostic capabilities including CT and MRI scans, Ultrasound, and Digital X-rays. It is equipped with facilities like a Clean Labour Room (CLR), a Septic Labor Room (SLR), and a Radiotherapy Department that provides therapeutic services for both outpatients and indoor cancer patients. There's also a Blood Bank available. The institute prides itself on an Evidence-Based Education System specifically for undergraduate students, accommodating 150 MBBS students each year. The infrastructure is modern, featuring eight departments, six air-conditioned lecture theatres, and separate common rooms for boys and girls. In terms of research, the faculty engages in projects exploring attitudes towards mental health in Gujarat and comparing different blood transfusion methods. Students have opportunities to participate in research, with projects such as dementia screening in rural elderly populations and studies related to diabetes. The institute boasts a well-stocked library with 21,818 books and 117 journals, along with modern facilities like TV, VCR, photocopying, internet access, and an air-conditioned computer lab with 50 nodes. There's also an auditorium seating 500 people and a separate air-conditioned animal house for research purposes. Accommodation includes separate hostels for boys and girls, housing 400 and 594 students, respectively, with additional hostel facilities for 468 postgraduate students. The provision of these amenities ensures a conducive learning and living environment for both students and faculty.
