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{{Infobox university<br />
| image = [[File:Kimssmall.jpg|border|150px|KIMS, Hubli Logo]]<br />
| name = Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (Karnataka Medical College)<br />
| established = August 1957<br />
| type = Public<br />
| dean = Dr.Ramalingappa<br />
| city = [[Hubli]]<br />
| state = [[Karnataka]]<br />
| country = [[India]]<br />
| students = 600 undergraduate students<br />103 postgraduate students <br />100 nursing students<br />100 paramedical students<br />
| faculty = 334<br />
| campus = [[urban area|Urban]]<br />
| website = [http://kimshubballi.org/ www.kimshubballi.org]<br />
| logo = <!-- Image with inadequate rationale removed: --><br />
| endowment = <br />
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'''Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli''' ('''KIMS, Hubli''') is a [[medical school]] in [[Hubli]], [[India]] and is affiliated with [[Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences]], [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]]. It is one of the oldest government [[tertiary healthcare]] centres, and the largest multi-specialty hospital in [[North Karnataka]] recognized by the [[Medical Council of India]]. In June 1997, the then Karnataka Medical College was accorded autonomous status and became the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli.<br />
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==History==<br />
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, (KIMS, Hubballi), formerly known as Karnataka Medical College, Hubballi was established in August 1957.<ref name=KIMS>[http://www.kimshubli.org/site/index.php KIMS website]</ref> For the first few years, the college was located in a building which was later known as J. G. Commerce College. The campus subsequently was shifted to the present location comprising {{convert|100|acre|km2}} of land, on the [[National Highway 4 (India)|Pune – Bangalore National Highway]] near [[Vidyanagar]], Hubli.<ref name=KIMS /><br />
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KIMS, Hubballi serves the society at large by providing tertiary health care services to the needy and by developing resources of health care providers and researchers.<br />
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The decade 1980-1990 changed the institute from being a nondescript hospital treating cancer patients to a well-known comprehensive regional center for [[cancer treatment]] and [[cancer research|research]]. It is now capable of offering diagnostic and therapeutic services to cancer patients from Karnataka and neighboring states like [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Kerala]] and [[Maharashtra]]. The institute was the first medical college in India to start a full-fledged post-graduate course in pediatrics.<br />
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For a brief period, due to lack of political will and poor funding, there was a progressive decline in staff, facilities and services offered. The government of Karnataka organized a Governing Council, and in June 1997, the then Karnataka Medical College was accorded autonomy and became the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi. The current objectives are providing comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate medical and [[paramedical]] education, and developing facilities for research, training, screening, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, [[Palliative care|palliative]] and preventive care for the society at large. It now has well trained staff.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130103085224/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-07/hubli/28189361_1_mbbs-seats-kims-forensic-medicine The Times of India: MCI team visits KIMS]</ref><br />
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There has been steady progress in the facilities and the health care services that are available at the institute. The institute is equipped to provide some specialty services like [[Cardiology]], [[Nephrology]], [[Endocrinology]], [[Neurology]], [[Neurosurgery]], [[Urology]], [[Plastic surgery]] and [[Pediatric surgery]]. The [[Management of HIV/ AIDS|Anti-Retroviral Treatment]] Center at KIMS, Hubballi has been recognized and is being developed as the nodal center for North Karnataka as well as the surrounding region.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kimshubli.org/ArtCentre.htm |title=KIMS website: ART Center |access-date=24 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111127041811/http://www.kimshubli.org/ArtCentre.htm |archive-date=27 November 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Government of Karnataka has provided a [[cardiac catheterization]] lab to the Institute and has pledged to renew it as a Regional Cardiology Center.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131224104850/http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/08/stories/2007080851930300.htm The Hindu: Chief Minister to inaugurate cath lab facility at KIMS]</ref> The institute has also been accorded the status of Institute of Excellence and recognized as a Training Center for the [[WHO]] Fellowship. The addition of new blocks, Trauma Care Center and Maternal & Child Health Center<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081202164314/http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/16/stories/2006111607070300.htm The Hindu: KIMS to get cath lab, trauma centre by March]</ref> is expected to increase the popularity of the hospital in the region. [[Phototherapy]], [[dermabrasion]] and radio frequency have been newly added to the Department of [[Dermatology]].<br />
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== Teaching affiliates ==<br />
[[File:KIMS Photo.jpg|thumb|250px|A view of KIMS from the Archana ladies hostel]] <br />
* Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, KIMS Campus, Hubballi <br />
* Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (DIMHANS), Dharwad<br />
* Anti Retroviral Therapy Center, KIMS Campus, Hubballi<br />
* District Tuberculosis Center, KIMS Campus, Hubballi<br />
* Urban Leprosy Center, KIMS Campus, Hubballi<br />
* Urban Health Training Center, Old Hubballi<br />
* Rural Health Training Center, Kundgol<br />
* Primary Health Care Center, Kalghatgi<br />
* Hubli Hospital for the Handicapped, Anandnagar, Hubballi<br />
* KIMS Life Line Blood Bank, KIMS Campus, Hubballi<br />
* Jaipur Center for Prosthetics, KIMS Campus, Hubballi<br />
* Railway Hospital, Hubballi<br />
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==Notable alumni==<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* [http://kimshubli.org/ Official Website of Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli]<br />
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[[Category:Medical colleges in Karnataka]]<br />
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