Established in September 2002, the Amrita School of Medicine has already achieved great academic recognition from both the students/community and educational fraternity as an institution providing not only world-class training but also the right perspective on life. The present school tower comprises 12 storeys with a total floor area of 120,000 sq.ft. The hospital has an additional floor area of 11,00,000 sq.ft.

Incorporating state-of-the-art educational facilities that meet international standards, the Amrita School of Medicine is a fusion of the latest technology with core human values. The School of Medicine building houses laboratories, lecture halls and a well-furnished central library complete with an outstanding collection of the latest editions of imported and Indian medical books and journals. It also provides for electronic access to many scientific and medical databases in India and abroad. An Anatomy Museum has been established with all the latest teaching devices and with elaborate models detailing the different parts of the human body.

The School offers a five-and-a-half year programme in Medicine, including a year of internship, culminating in the award of an MBBS degree. The curriculum is based on the directives of the Medical Council of India.

The course involves both theory classes and practical sessions. Clinical exposure begins in the second year, with classes conducted by clinical specialists emphasizing the relevance of the basic sciences to clinical practices. Hospital postings and field visits to public health centres aim at exposing the candidate to different scenarios in which doctors in India could find themselves, and how to go about providing the best care in all the circumstances.