Directorate of Research, N.K.P Salve Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre

The Cureus Channel of N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital (NKPSIMS & RC and LMH), Nagpur, represents the academic and research initiatives of a premier tertiary care teaching institution committed to excellence in medical education, research, and patient care. 

Established in 1990, the institute has evolved into a recognized center of academic distinction, fostering a strong culture of evidence-based practice and scholarly engagement among faculty, postgraduate residents, and undergraduate students. The institute is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), offering comprehensive undergraduate, postgraduate, super-specialty, doctoral, and fellowship programs across a broad range of medical disciplines.

NKPSIMS & RC and LMH functions under the aegis of Vidya Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s Academy of Higher Education (VSPMAHE), Nagpur, a multidisciplinary academic campus that also includes dental, physiotherapy, and nursing institutes. This integrated academic environment promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthens clinical training, and supports translational research across multiple healthcare disciplines, contributing to improved patient outcomes and academic advancement.

Supported by a tertiary care teaching hospital equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, the institution provides a robust platform for clinical excellence and research. Through structured academic programs and its Directorate of research department, NKPSIMS actively encourages research engagement, resulting in regular scholarly contributions to indexed national and international journals.
The establishment of this Cureus Channel marks an important step in strengthening the global academic presence of the institution by providing a structured, indexed platform for rapid dissemination of high-quality scientific research, while adhering strictly to Cureus editorial policies, ethical standards, and publication guidelines, thereby advancing medical knowledge and promoting academic excellence.