S Nijalingappa Medical College, HSK (Hanagal Shree Kumareshwar) Hospital and Research Centre

S Nijalingappa Medical College, HSK (Hanagal Shree Kumareshwar) Hospital and Research Centre (SNMC) is a medical college based in Bagalkot, Karnataka, India. The graduate and post-graduate programs of the college are recognized by the Medical Council of India. The courses offered are also recognized by General Medical Council (UK), Sri Lanka Medical Council and WHO. The college has been recognized by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK, for the award of MRCOG. After the formation of JSS University (Established under Section-3 of UGC Act) JSS Medical College has become a constituent college of the JSS University from the Academic year 2008-2009. The students of this college are from all corners of India as well from Abroad.
Research.
Research is carried out through National and International funded projects. Blood Bank is in function. SNMC Body Donation Association registers and receives donations of bodies.
Controversy.
College Management is not giving stipend to post graduates and under graduates. University is giving stipend to post graduates through their own bank accounts. But, all these bank accounts are under control of college management. And college only taking those money. This is not only in this college. It is happening in other medical colleges under Rajiv Gandhi University.
Library & Information Centre.
The Central Library is spread over an area of 2 acre.
Undergraduate Courses.
The college offers the four and a half year M.B.B.S. course with a one year compulsory rotating internship.
Postgraduate Courses.
The College offers both the Post Graduate Degree and the Diploma Courses. The Degree course is of 3 years duration whereas the Diploma course is of 2 years.
Body Donation - SNMC Body Donation Association.
This association was established in June 2000. The main purpose of this association is to receive the donor's bodies for corneal transplantation to the blind, research purposes, study of organs by the undergraduate, post-graduate and research students.
A regular yearly campaign is organized in the city to create awareness for the same.
Sports.
The college has grounds and facilities for cricket, football, table tennis, volleyball, hockey, badminton, athletics, and indoor games. The campus has a permanent sports ground on par with national standards and a gym.
Multi specialty / Higher specialty treatments / Departments with the latest advancements available.
Additional facilities / features:
Operation Theatre Complex.
SNMC is equipped with the 14 Operating tables in the same premises having conducted 25470 surgeries in 2010 (both Major & Minor).
Multi specialty surgeries.
Kidney transplantation and Corneal transplantation are conducted in the Hospital.