Established 1990  ·  Reg. No. 1594/1990

NIMS Faculty Association

Knowledge United.
Service Without Self.

The NIMS Faculty Association brings together the teaching faculty of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences — advancing academic medicine, mentoring the next generation, and strengthening a community built on Vidyaya Aikyena Sarvahitaya Sevamahe.

Latest Updates
Annual Scientific Meeting — 12 October 2026, NIMS Auditorium CME on Advances in Critical Care — 4 November 2026 New faculty mentorship programme now open for enrolment Faculty Research Symposium — 21 November 2026 Annual General Body Meeting — 15 December 2026
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WHO WE ARE

About

Advancing Excellence. Connecting Faculty. Shaping Healthcare Education.

For over three decades, the NIMS Faculty Association has represented the academic and professional interests of faculty at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences — fostering collaboration across departments, supporting research and teaching excellence, and building a collegial community that places shared purpose above individual recognition.

NIMS faculty association gathering

Our Mission

To unite the faculty of NIMS in advancing medical education, research and patient care, while upholding the values of integrity, mentorship and collective welfare.

01Mission

Champion academic and clinical excellence among faculty while creating a supportive structure for teaching, research and continuing professional development.

02Vision

To be recognised as a model faculty association that strengthens academic medicine in the region and sets the standard for collegial governance in a teaching institution.

03Values

Integrity, collegiality, mentorship, and service — the same principles carried in our founding motto, practised in every committee and every member interaction.

Governance

Constitution & Registration

The Association is governed by a written constitution that sets out its aims, membership categories, election procedure and the powers of the Executive Committee — reviewed by the General Body at each Annual General Meeting.

Founded1990
Registration No.1594/1990
Governing BodyGeneral Body & Executive Committee
Term of Office2 Years
AGMHeld annually, December
Constitution

The founding document defining the Association's objectives, membership rules and code of conduct for faculty members.

Council Structure

A President-led Executive Committee supported by department representatives elected every two years by the General Body.

Code of Conduct

Sets out the ethical and professional standards every member commits to as part of the faculty community.

General Body

All active members convene annually to review activities, finances and elect office bearers.

What We Do

Our Committees

Office Bearers

Leadership

President of NIMS Faculty Association

Dr. Swarnalatha

President — Professor & Unit Head, Nephrology

"Our strength has always been unity of purpose — faculty standing together to advance both academic medicine and the wellbeing of our community."

Vice President portrait
Dr. Megha Uppin
Vice President — Department of Pathology
Secretary portrait
Dr. PSS Gopal
General Secretary — Additional Professor, CVTS
Joint Secretary portrait
Dr. Ramakrishna R
Joint Secretary — Department of Anaesthesiology
Treasurer portrait
Dr. Srinivas G
Treasurer — Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Recognition

Awards & Activities

Best Teacher Award

Presented annually at the AGM to a faculty member for outstanding contribution to student mentorship.

Excellence in Research

Recognises faculty whose published research has advanced patient care or medical education.

Lifetime Service Honour

Honours a long-serving faculty member for sustained commitment to the Association and the institution.

For Members

Resources & Publications

E-Resources

Curated articles, journals and reference material for members' continuing education.

Newsletters

Quarterly newsletter covering Association news, member updates and department highlights.

Member Publications

A running archive of papers, case reports and editorials authored by NIMS faculty.

Practice Guidelines

Department-approved clinical and teaching guidelines for day-to-day reference.

Submission Guidelines

Formatting and review requirements for contributing to the newsletter or scientific gallery.

Scientific Gallery

Photographs and highlights from CMEs, symposia and the annual scientific meeting.

Faculty members networking

Join Us

Be Part of the Community

Membership connects you with a network of faculty across every department at NIMS — with access to academic resources, mentorship and a collective voice within the institution.

Professional Networking
Connect across departments and specialties.
Educational Opportunities
CMEs, workshops and academic sessions.
Conferences
Priority access to association events.
Research Support
Collaboration and publication assistance.
Career Development
Mentorship and leadership pathways.
Become a Member

Stay Informed

Announcements

Election
Executive Committee Elections 2026

Nominations for the next term open shortly before the Annual General Body Meeting in December.

Call for Abstracts
Faculty Research Symposium — Abstracts Open

Submit research abstracts for the November symposium through your department coordinator.

Programme
Faculty Mentorship Programme Enrolment

New and early-career faculty can enrol in the mentorship programme for the coming academic year.

Connect. Learn. Lead.

Join a community of faculty dedicated to advancing academic medicine and serving beyond self.