Overview
The Department of Hospital Administration at KMC Manipal was the first such department to offer a Medical Council of India (MCI)-recognised post-graduation course in Hospital Administration in 1987. Postgraduates from here have been placed in various hospitals across the country and abroad.
The department is actively involved in the administration of the KMC Hospital, a 2032-bedded tertiary care teaching hospital.
Core competencies
- Improvement of the quality of patient care.
- Optimal utilisation of the resources and facilities.
- Program management that involving fiscal, material and personnel administration.
- Research activities in the field of healthcare management (Operations Research, Clinico-Epidemiological Research, Business Research).
Objectives
- To deliver hands-on training to students in managing the day-to-day affairs of the hospital functioning.
- To promote research activities among the postgraduate students and faculty.
- Conducting various workshops, seminars and CMEs.
Programs
The Department of Hospital Administration, KMC Manipal offers the following program:
Faculty
Facilities
Individual departments under KMC are supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure for research and clinical experience.
Laboratories
The Department of Neurology has EEG/ENMG Labs.
Libraries
Libraries have excellent resources for reference and study
Hospitals
Teaching in hospitals give students hands-on learning
Research & Publications
The areas of research include: Evaluation of histogenesis of various organ systems using fetal tissues. Estimation of subcutaneous fat and fibre distribution and types in the abdominal region and its clinical implications. Effect of DHA and Colin on stress induced behaviour and histological changes in the CNS. • Preventive and protective role of cissus quadrangular is extract on diabetes induced osteopenia and bone loss in osteoporosis- a cellular and molecular evaluation. Cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in curative and prophylactic role of Ceasalpenia Bonduc extracts on Liver toxicity. Use of lead as nanoparticle in traditional medicine - multi-organ approach to evaluate the functional, cellular and molecular alterations. Role of traditional medicinal preparations in wound healing - structural, biomechanical, molecular evaluations use normal and diabetic wound models.
Testimonials
We get to do everything by ourselves. The sense of freedom and responsibility here ensures that we learn beyond classrooms.
Anshika Gupta
KMC Manipal
It has been a great experience to be at Manipal University for internship, a good opportunity to meet students from different countries.
Saskia Thomassen
KMC Manipal
Manipal is a place with so much diversity but I feel at home. There is no other place like Manipal.
Merin Varghese
KMC Manipal
I find Manipal a very cute little university town, with all comforts like a good gym and swimming pool. It has an international vibe.
Joëlle Fliers
KMC Manipal
The learning environment here is unique. The infrastructure is designed to facilitate hands-on learning. I love the life here as a student!
Deeksha Sarin
KMC Manipal