EXTENDING THE FRONTIERS
India Today|August 05, 2024
RENOWNED FOR ITS PIONEERING PROCEDURES, CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY, AND EXCEPTIONAL MEDICAL EDUCATION, THE INSTITUTE CONSISTENTLY REMAINS IN POLE POSITION FOR THE COUNTRY’S ASPIRING DOCTORS
Sonali Acharjee
EXTENDING THE FRONTIERS

The first All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was originally meant to be set up in Calcutta but following a rejection by the then West Bengal chief minister Bidhan Chandra Roy, it was eventually set up in New Delhi in 1956. Since then, the institute has become the top choice for medical education and specialisation for millions in the country.

What students at the institute say they value the most is the constant improvement in facilities and academics. AIIMS has never shied away from embracing new technologies and testing out new procedures. It was the first to perform a heart transplant in the country, the first to set up ventilator care and, in the past year, has performed three first-of-their-kind procedures in India. It has been the first to perform a dual kidney transplant (where two donor kidneys were placed without removing the recipient’s kidneys), the first to do a renal autotransplant (where kidneys were shifted within the body), and the first to provide foetal blood transfusions to save a baby’s life.

This story is from the August 05, 2024 edition of India Today.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the August 05, 2024 edition of India Today.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM INDIA TODAYView All
ELECTRIC MAJESTY
India Today

ELECTRIC MAJESTY

THE EQS SUV SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR A LUXURY FAMILY VEHICLE

time-read
2 mins  |
November 11, 2024 - Special Issue
SMALL IS IN
India Today

SMALL IS IN

IT'S SMALL WONDER that when it comes to size, there are such distinct preferences, particularly when it comes to watches.

time-read
1 min  |
November 11, 2024 - Special Issue
WHAT'S COOKING?
India Today

WHAT'S COOKING?

The new culinary hotspots of gourmet Michelin dining in Hong Kong

time-read
3 mins  |
November 11, 2024 - Special Issue
NEED OF THE HOUR
India Today

NEED OF THE HOUR

Is the tenth time the charm for Apple’s iconic wearable? Let’s clock in.

time-read
1 min  |
November 11, 2024 - Special Issue
A Symphony Smoke of and Style
India Today

A Symphony Smoke of and Style

Pairing some of the most feted peated whiskies from India and around the world.

time-read
5 mins  |
November 11, 2024 - Special Issue
THE TOP SHELF INDIAN SPIRITS
India Today

THE TOP SHELF INDIAN SPIRITS

Toasting some of the finest sips from around the country

time-read
4 mins  |
November 11, 2024 - Special Issue
THAI HIGH
India Today

THAI HIGH

What's it like to stay in the best hotel in the world? Spice spends a decadent weekend at Capella Bangkok, awarded the best hotel in the world by The World's 50 Best Hotels 2024.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 11, 2024 - Special Issue
OUR FAVORITE F WORDS
India Today

OUR FAVORITE F WORDS

Why fashion and food are frolicking together in an epic romance.

time-read
5 mins  |
November 11, 2024 - Special Issue
Past Perfect
India Today

Past Perfect

Whether it is to create cultural touchstones, a springboard for creativity, or save the planet, many chefs are revisiting traditional cooking techniques and sustainable practices.

time-read
4 mins  |
November 11, 2024 - Special Issue
SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
India Today

SPECIAL EXPERIENCES

Spice's culinary exploration of Zurich's hip and trendy hotspots

time-read
1 min  |
November 11, 2024 - Special Issue