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Sikkim Manipal Institute Of Medical Sciences: Nurturing The Future Healthcare Professionals Of India

India is one of the most populous countries in the world and faces significant challenges in its healthcare sector. The burden of diseases and disabilities is high, and the country lacks adequate healthcare facilities and services, especially in rural regions. To positively overcome this situation, it is crucial to increase the capacities of medical education in India. Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) plays a vital role in addressing these challenges by providing quality medical education and adapting to the developments in the field. Established in 1995, Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) is the first Government-private partnership in the state of Sikkim for higher education and healthcare services. SMIMS, a constituent unit of SMU, was founded in 2001 as the first...