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Heritage of 30+ years of Academic Excellence

Promoted by Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) and with the legacy of Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), the first private medical college of the state and the first to introduce PhD in medical studies, SRHU established under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956 vide Uttarakhand State Act.

Heritage of 30+ years of Academic Excellence

Promoted by Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) and with the legacy of Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), the first private medical college of the state and the first to introduce PhD in medical studies, SRHU established under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956 vide Uttarakhand State Act.

70+ UG, PG & Doctoral Programs and 50+ Teaching Departments
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, Science & Technology and Management offer programs that are attuned with the present industrial needs, besides overall student development and heightening of their potential. Range of programs are available in Medical Sciences | Paramedical Sciences | Biosciences | Yoga Science & Holistic Health | Science & Technology | Management | Nursing | Pharmaceutical Sciences etc.
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Student Centric Teaching & Training
Maintaining a healthy student: faculty ratio, our pedagogy is internationally recognized, attributed to continuous curriculum and education enhancement initiatives & programs.
400+ Experienced & Competent Faculty
Dedicated, committed and research-oriented faculty for whom guiding, mentoring & counselling students is a natural and instinctive process. A large number of faculty has been associated with us for over 20+ years.
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Industry Academia Interface
Industry specific skill based training is vital to make smart career choices.
Transforming Rural Lives
With a commitment to improve the quality of life & economic well-being, Rural Development Institute (RDI) has been serving the people in the hinterland of Uttarakhand. Hitherto, RDI has supported 200,000+ women & 19,000+ children, provided health education to 10,000+ school students, made drinking water available in 470+ villages, counselled 111,000+ adolescents, as well as set up 64 disabled people’s organizations at village level.
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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.