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Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences

Summary

Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, formerly known as Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, is a public university in the city of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

Dr YSR University of Health Sciences
MottoVaidyo nārāyaṇo hariḥ
Motto in English
"The physician is a manifestation of Lord Narayana."
TypePublic
Established1st November 1986
ChancellorGovernor of Andhra Pradesh
Vice-ChancellorKorukonda Babji[1]
Location
Vijayawada
,
Andhra Pradesh
,
India
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUniversity Grants Commission (India)
Website[1]

History edit

The university was established as "University of Health Sciences" by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and was inaugurated on 9 April by N. T. Rama Rao, the then-Chief Minister of the state. It started functioning on 1 November 1986[2] with Rama Rao as the university's first chancellor. Following the death of Rama Rao, a directive was issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to rename the university "Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences", carried out on 2 February 1998.[3] The university celebrated its silver jubilee from 1–3 November 2011. The University has been renamed[4] as Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences in September 2022.

Facilities edit

There is a library and computer center where the library network is operated from. A guest house is available with different categories of accommodation for the faculty, examiners and visitors. The examinations section is housed in a separate area where special security electronically controls access, which can only be gained by authorised staff and security officers. A biometric-based electronic attendance system has also been institutionally implemented.

Admission and courses edit

The admission for the convener quota is based on applicant's EAMCET rank for other allied paramedics and pharma courses and NEET (National Eligibility Entrance Test ) rank for admission into MBBS and BDS Courses.

The university has graduate and postgraduate degrees, diploma and super-specialty courses in modern medicine; graduate and postgraduate degree courses in dental surgery, nursing, Ayurveda, homeopathy, and Unani; graduate degree courses in naturopathy, physiotherapy and medical laboratory technology, as well as a postgraduate course (M.Sc.) in applied nutrition.

The number of colleges affiliated to the university since its establishment has risen from twenty-seven to 184. The degrees awarded by the university are recognized by professional statutory bodies, including the Medical Council of India, the Dental Council of India, the Central Council of Indian Medicine, the Central Council of Homoeopathy and the Indian Nursing Council.

Affiliated colleges and Institutes edit

Government colleges edit

Private colleges edit

  • Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru
  • Apollo Institute of Medical sciences and Research , Murukambattu, Chittoor
  • Fatima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa
  • Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care and Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam
  • GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR), Visakhapatnam
  • G.S.L. Medical College, Rajamahendravaram
  • Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital, Srikakulam
  • Katuri Medical College and Hospital, Guntur
  • Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Amalapuram
  • Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram
  • Narayana College of Nursing, Nellore
  • Narayana Medical College, Nellore
  • Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna district
  • NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam
  • NRI Medical College, Guntur
  • P. B. Siddhartha College of Arts and Science, Vijayawada
  • P.E.S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam
  • Dr. Pinnammaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Vijayawada
  • Santhi Ram Medical College, Nandyal
  • Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool
  • Sri Balaji Medical College, Renugunta

Government Dental Colleges edit

Source:[5]

  • Government Dental College,Vijayawada
  • Government Dental College and Hospital,Kadapa

Private Dental Colleges edit

  • Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences,Takkillapadu, Guntur
  • GITAM Dental College,Rushi Konda Visakhapatnam
  • St.Joseph Dental College,Duggirala, Eluru, W.G.Dist
  • Sree Sai Dental College Research Institute,Chapuram, Srikakulam.
  • Drs.Sudha and Nageswara Rao Institute of Dental Sciences,Chinnaoutapalli, Krishna (Dist.)
  • Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences,Rajamahendravaram(Non-Minority)
  • Anil Neerukonda Inst. Of Dental Sciences,Visakhapatnam
  • GSL Dental College Hospital,NH-16, Lakshmipuram, Rajmahendravaram.
  • Konaseema Institute of Dental Sciences,Amalapuram
  • Care Dental College, Guntur,Pottur, NH5, Guntur
  • CKS Teja Institute of Dental Sciences Research,Renigunta Road, Tirupathi
  • Narayana Dental College,Chintareddypalem,Nellore
  • G. Pulla Reddy Dental College Hospital,Kurnool

Publications edit

The university publishes the quarterly multi-disciplinary Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, available both as a free, open-access journal online as well as in print. The first issue was published on 21 March 2012.[6]

Vice-chancellors edit

  1. K. N. Rao (1986–1988)
  2. L. Suryanarayana (1988–1994)
  3. C. S. Bhaskaran (1994–1997)
  4. G. Shamsunder (1997–2004)
  5. R. Sambasiva Rao (2004–2007)
  6. P. V. Ramesh (2007–2007)
  7. A. V. Krishnam Raju (2007–2010)
  8. I. V. Rao (2010–2014)
  9. T. Ravi Raju (2014–2017)
  10. C. V. Rao (2017–2019)
  11. Pigilam Syama Prasad (2020–)

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Biodata of Vice Chancellor". Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  2. ^ J. Venkatesan (30 April 2007). "NATIONAL / ANDHRA PRADESH : Supreme Court issues notice to State government on medical admissions". The Hindu (Press release). Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Cities / Vijayawada : Active lifestyle keeps diabetes at bay, says health varsity V-C". The Hindu (Press release). 29 July 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Amid Protests, Andhra Pradesh Legislature Clears Bill to Rename NTR University of Health Sciences as YSR UHS".
  5. ^ "Academic". drysr.uhsap.in. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Editorial first issue: New journal Seetharam KA, Devi CP, Ramana Reddy BV - J Dr NTR Univ Health Sci". jdrntruhs.org. Retrieved 7 May 2012.

External links edit

  • Official website

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