Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is an advanced centre for medical specialties and accredited university that works in medicine and technology with a focus on high-quality patient care and health research.
Mission statement
Originally established by the Government of Kerala as an advanced centre for medical specialties, SCTIMST developed into an institute of national importance with the status of a University in 1980 under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.
SCTIMST’s mission is to:
- Promote research and development in biomedical engineering and technology
- Deliver high quality patient care in selected specialties and subspecialties
- Develop innovative postgraduate training programs in advanced medical specialties and biomedical engineering and technology
- Participate in public health reforms through research, training and interventions
Summary of relevant work
The Institute has three wings: the Hospital Wing, Biomedical Technology Wing and the Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies.
Details
Approach(es)
Detection and diagnosis
Policy and legislation
Prevention and promotion
Task sharing
Technology
Training, education and capacity building
Treatment, care and rehabilitation
Disorder(s)
All mental health conditions
Epilepsy/seizures
Region(s)
Asia
Population(s)
Adults
Children and adolescents
Communicable diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, TB)
Disability
Families and carers
Minority populations
Non-communicable diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, stroke)
Older adults
Setting(s)
Community
Specialist care
Workplace
Country(s)
India