Motto | Right for Rightful Health Science Education |
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Type | Government |
Established | June 1, 1996; 28 years ago (1996-06-01) |
Chancellor | Governor of Karnataka |
Vice-Chancellor | Dr. M. K. Ramesh |
Location | Jayanagara, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 12°55′34.04″N 77°35′33.15″E / 12.9261222°N 77.5925417°E / 12.9261222; 77.5925417 |
Campus | Urban |
Affiliations | UGC, ACU |
Website | www |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), located in Bengaluru, India, is a public, affiliating university set up in 1996 by the Government of Karnataka, India, for the regulation and promotion of higher education in health sciences throughout the state of Karnataka. RGUHS is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK.
It is the largest medical university in India.
History
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) was established in 1996 by the Government of Karnataka with the primary aim of promoting and regulating higher education in health sciences across the state. Prior to its formation, health science education in Karnataka was overseen by multiple universities, leading to a fragmented system with varying standards. Recognizing the need for a centralized body to ensure uniformity, quality, and progress in health science education, the Karnataka government passed the RGUHS Act in 1994, which came into effect two years later, formally founding the university.
Named in honor of Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, RGUHS was tasked with overseeing a wide range of health disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health sciences. This was a critical step in improving the quality of education and ensuring consistent academic and clinical training across affiliated institutions.
Affiliated Medical Colleges, Research Institutions and Hospitals
- Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
- Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences
- Command Hospital- Air Force, Bengaluru
- Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College, KG Halli, Bengaluru
- ESIC Medical College
- Father Muller Medical College
- Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences
- Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences
- Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences
- Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences
- Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
- Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology
- Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences
- Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences
- Mysore Medical College & Research Institute
- SDS Tuberculosis Sanatorium
- Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences
- Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital, Tumakuru
- Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research
- Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Hospital, Tumakuru
- St. John's Medical College
- Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences
Notable alumni
- Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (2004–2009)
- M. K. Muneer, Cabinet Minister, Government of Kerala (2001–2006, 2011–2016)
- Edmond Fernandes, consultant (empaneled) for the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
- C. N. Manjunath, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
- Bharat Shetty, Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- H. C. Mahadevappa, Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka
- Suraj Revanna, Member of Karnataka Legislative Council
Controversy
In March 2023, Government of Karnataka led by the then Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai, wanted to rename the university to Kengal Hanumanthaiah, which was met with resistance and eventually the prospect was scrapped.
See also
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University
- Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
- Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences
- Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University
- Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences
- Kerala University of Health Sciences
- Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University
- Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
- Odisha University of Health Sciences
- Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences
- Rajasthan University of Health Sciences
- Sri Venkateswara College of Nursing
- Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences
- Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
- West Bengal University of Health Sciences
References
- Chattopadhyay, Sanchari (5 December 2021). "Dr M K Ramesh appointed new VC of RGUHS". medicaldialogues.in. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- "ACU Members - Asia - Central and South". Acu.ac.uk. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- "Silver jubilee halo for Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences' stellar work". The Times of India. 1 June 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- "Bengaluru Medical students gear up to face questions on Covid-19 in this year's exam". The Deccan Herald. 11 June 2021.
- "Won't let appointment of any undeserving as RGUHS VC: Dr Sudhakar". Mysooru News. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- "Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences to be renamed after Kengal Hanumanthaiah: CM Bommai". The Indian Express. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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