Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
state public university in Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) is a higher Medical education institution in Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
History
The university was established on 3 June 1998 by the state Government of Maharashtra through an ordinance. The State Legislature passed the ordinance and the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences was declared open by the governor of Maharashtra on 10 June 1998. All colleges and institutions imparting education in health science in the state of Maharashtra have been affiliated to this new university under Section 6(3) of the Act.
Academics
Postgraduate courses awarded are versatile including Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in various areas, Master of Surgery (M.S.), as well as Master of Science (M.Sc.) courses and other PG diplomas.
Vice Chancellors
Dr. Dayanand G. Dongaonkar
Dr. Dilip G. R. Mhaisekar
Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Madhuri Kanitkar
Dr.
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