SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES [SIHS]
 
 
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences [SIHS]
Senapati Bapat Road, Pune-411004.
Tel: 91–20–25655362/25655023, Fax: 91–20–25678680
Email: hhm@sihspune.org
Website: www.sihspune.org
 
 
| Introduction | Infrastructure | Programs | Eligibility | Important Dates |
 
Introduction

Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) is a proud member of the prestigious Symbiosis International University (SIU). A pioneer in the field of Health education, SIHS has conceptualized & implemented a group of professional up-gradation programmes meant to equip the healthcare professional with the appropriate tools in order to survive this age of fierce competition and specialization. Besides having excellent faculty for the didactic component, hands on practical training for all programmes is provided at number of healthcare organizations spread over the country. The SIHS encourages a symbiosis of thought, word & action of all such professionals who would address the all-important issue of health in its totality. This is by way of developing an “academic partnership” with the major stakeholders of the healthcare industry. Through its unique, innovative, career oriented programmes, SIHS plans to raise a cadre of professionals who would ensure delivery of optimum health care services.

 

Infrastructure

• Auditorium: The in-house facilities include a 600-seater modern auditorium and a modern conference hall at Vishwabhavan.
• Classrooms: Lecture rooms are well equipped with the latest audiovisual facilities.
Library: All students will be provided library facilities consisting of relevant course material, reference books, CDs etc.
Multi Cuisine Cafeteria: An all day cafeteria ensures refreshments for busy minds.
Accommodation: Limited accommodation for o ut station students (Ladies& Gents) can be arranged at the Symbiosis Hostel on    first come first served basis.
Health care & Health club facilities: The Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC) is the in-house Health Care unit exclusive    to the staff and students of the various institutes of Symbiosis. The SCHC has a team of specialist doctors present throughout    the day. Out patient treatment is provided to the students by the medical officers of SCHC. The Symbiosis Health Benevolent    Fund (SHBF) is the first of its kind cashless medical insurance scheme for staff & students, to have been introduced in the entire    country.  It provides for zero hour support in case of medical emergencies. The SCHC also provides an in house modern health    club and fitness centre with the view to facilitate a holistic development of mind and body for an all round development of our    students.
 
Programmes offered
MBA (Hospital & Healthcare)
Duration : 2-year full time
About the programme: The two year full time MBA programme in Hospitals & Health Care Management is aimed at developing in depth knowledge, skills and abilities in a group of potential hospital and health care delivery management professionals who will be able to obtain managerial positions in public, private, NGO and charitable organizations and partnerships involved in delivery of health care in India and abroad.
  • Placement: The SIHS Placement Cell will assist all students to obtain employment in respective industries which include hospitals (both in the private & public sector) NGOs, Health Insurance, IT and pharma organizations.
  • Method of Instruction: The programme aims at adopting a synergistic blend of academic knowledge and practical intricacies of the field to train professionals to undertake a wider range of administrative and managerial responsibilities within the healthcare organizations with real time inputs from all partnerships in the healthcare delivery system in India & abroad. The programme is conducted by pure case classes, pure lecture classes and everything in between. All the different teaching styles that are used and all the different ways that material is presented, give the students ample opportunities to assess how they learn best and for us to teach material in a way that is appropriate. A wi-fi enabled campus further facilitates this mode of learning. In addition SIHS aims at all round personality development by way of students’ participation in creative pursuits such as presentations, book reviews, participation in student-industry interfaces, analysis of current affairs etc.
  • Career prospects etc. With the rapidly growing healthcare sector the need for managing hospitals & healthcare establishments professionally has become even more acute. With increasing emphasis on quality of health care, cost effective utilization of resources and patient satisfaction there is a tremendous need for persons with a professional qualification in Hospital & Healthcare Management. Thus there are challenging job opportunities in medical institutes, hospitals, nursing homes and NGOs operating in the health care sector as also in the Insurance, IT and Pharmaceutical sector.
Eligibility

Graduate from any statutory university with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in the last academic degree obtained. (45% incase of SC/ST candidates)

 

Intake 80 seats

 

Reservation

1. Within the Sanctioned intake:
    a) SC 15%,
    b) ST 7.5%
    c) Management Seats 15%
    d) Physically Handicapped 3%

 
2. Over and above the Sanctioned intake:
    a) Jammu and Kashmiri Migrants: 2 seats per programme
    b) International Students Including NRI 15%.

Admission procedure for NRI / Foreigners

Office-in-charge
The International office Symbiosis Society
Senapati Bapat Road, Pune , India.

Tel: 91 20 25652444 , Extn: 145 / 150 / 240.
Fax: 91 20 25659209.

Email: int.admissions@symbiosis.ac.in
Website: www.symbiosis.ac.in

 
Important Dates

Sale of SIHS Prospectus

15 thSeptember 2007

SNAP PG test

16 thDecember 2007

SIHS prospectus sale closes

15 th February 2008

Display schedule for GD/PI for the short listed Candidates on website

25 th February 2008

Display of the first merit list

15 th March 2008

Last date for the payment of fees for first merit list

31 st March 2008

Display of the second merit list

1 st April 2008

Last date for the payment of fees for the second

15 th April 2008

Course Commencement

Mid June, 2008