Established 1990 · Reg. No. 1594/1990
NIMS Faculty AssociationThe 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.
About
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.
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.
Champion academic and clinical excellence among faculty while creating a supportive structure for teaching, research and continuing professional development.
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.
Integrity, collegiality, mentorship, and service — the same principles carried in our founding motto, practised in every committee and every member interaction.
Governance
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.
The founding document defining the Association's objectives, membership rules and code of conduct for faculty members.
A President-led Executive Committee supported by department representatives elected every two years by the General Body.
Sets out the ethical and professional standards every member commits to as part of the faculty community.
All active members convene annually to review activities, finances and elect office bearers.
What We Do
Office Bearers
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."
Recognition
Presented annually at the AGM to a faculty member for outstanding contribution to student mentorship.
Recognises faculty whose published research has advanced patient care or medical education.
Honours a long-serving faculty member for sustained commitment to the Association and the institution.
For Members
Curated articles, journals and reference material for members' continuing education.
Quarterly newsletter covering Association news, member updates and department highlights.
A running archive of papers, case reports and editorials authored by NIMS faculty.
Department-approved clinical and teaching guidelines for day-to-day reference.
Formatting and review requirements for contributing to the newsletter or scientific gallery.
Photographs and highlights from CMEs, symposia and the annual scientific meeting.
Join Us
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.
Join a community of faculty dedicated to advancing academic medicine and serving beyond self.