Established with a vision to become a globally renowned institution of excellence and expertise in the field of Allied Health Education, Research, and Healthcare, Dr. M.V. Shetty Institute of Allied Health Sciences has been a pioneering force in the world of healthcare education. With a commitment to preparing competent allied health professionals capable of conquering the present and future challenges in the rapidly advancing field of healthcare, our institution stands as a beacon of ethical and professional standards. Our degree programs in B.Sc and M.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, have been nurturing young minds to carry out translational and transformational research that benefits society while imparting high ethical and professional standards. Join us on our journey to shape the future of allied health professionals and make a significant impact on the world of healthcare.
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The Dr.M.V. Shetty Memorial Trust was founded in
1985 by Dr M. Ram Gopal Shetty, the founder took inspiration from his father Dr. M Venugopal Shetty.
Late Dr. M.V. Shetty, MS, FRCS, FRFPS was eminent in several fields ; in his professional field of surgery, in rehabilitation and in the state – run institution of Home Guards. As a surgeon with the 1st private Surgical Specialty Hospital in Dakshina Kannada District, he was also distinguished Professor of Surgery at KMC, Honorary Medical Officer at Government Wenlock Hospital, Director of the Lions Limb Centre and Commandant of the D.K. Home Guards. His dedication earned him the respect of patients, colleagues, fellow doctors, students and the general public. He had the courage of his strong convictions and a humane code of practice to match. At the personal level he was known to have a keen appreciation of music, he played the tabla and young people, his students especially, always responded to his humorous and understanding way of dealing with them.
The Trust established in his name has many firsts to its credit; the first nursing college in the private sector in the state began at BSc. Level progressing to MSc. in 1987; Physiotherapy (first in Karnataka) at BPT level in 1991 progressing to MPT and Ph.D. level; Speech and Hearing at BASLP level in 1991 progressing to MASLP and Ph.D., Medical Laboratory Technology at the degree level in 1996; M.Sc. MLT in 2009. Other courses conducted by the trust are the Diploma in General Nursing from 1993 and a postgraduate program in Social Work(MSW) in 1999, B.A. in fine arts in 2007, a postgraduate Diploma in Classical Dance in 2010, a B.Ed Programme ,Diploma in medical technology in 2019 and B.Sc. MIT in 2023.
The practice of health care and technological education is changing rapidly and the Trust will remain alert to these changes in the spirit of the tradition shaped by Dr. M.V. Shetty – our inspiration
Chairman & Managing Director
Dr. M. Ram Gopal Shetty, established Dr.M.V. Shetty Memorial Trust in 1985 inspired by his father, Dr. M. Venugopal Shetty.
Dr. M. V. Shetty Memorial Trust was established by Dr. M. Ramgopal Shetty, who served as the Secretary and Executive Officer of the Trust. Dr. M.R. Shetty was a prominent figure closely associated with academic institutions such as Mangalore University and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences from their early days. He contributed significantly to the vocationalization of courses, particularly in the allied medical field within the framework of university education. Through the Trust, he played a pivotal role in introducing various vocational courses in fields like Nursing, Physiotherapy, Speech and Hearing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Social Work, and Education under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, and Mangalore University.
Prof. H. Shripriya
Qualification: M.Sc Medical Microbiology
Years of Experience: 12 Years
Research Area: Medical Microbiology
Academic Achievement: B.Sc, M.Sc Medical Microbiology
