Rural Medical College, Loni

Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Rural Medical College (formerly Rural Medical College), Loni is one of Maharashtra's oldest and most reputed private deemed medical colleges. Established in 1984, it is a constituent institution of the Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences. The college is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is known for its strong emphasis on rural healthcare, clinical training, and medical research.

Overview
Established: 1984
Location: Loni, Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra
University: Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences
Type: Private Deemed Medical College
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
MBBS Intake: 200 seats (current approved intake)
Courses Offered

The college offers a wide range of medical programs, including:

MBBS
MD/MS in various specialties
DM/M.Ch (selected super-specialty programs)
PhD in Medical Sciences
Allied Health Science courses
Hospital & Clinical Exposure

The college is attached to Pravara Rural Hospital, a 1,275-bed tertiary-care teaching hospital, providing extensive hands-on clinical experience. Students gain exposure through:

24×7 Emergency and Trauma Care
Intensive Care Units (ICU, NICU, PICU)
Modular Operation Theatres
Advanced diagnostic services (CT, MRI, Radiology)
Blood Bank and modern laboratories
Specialty and Super-specialty departments
Community and rural health outreach programs
Infrastructure

The campus offers:

Smart lecture halls
Well-equipped laboratories
Central library with digital resources
Clinical skills and simulation laboratories
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Sports complex and recreational facilities
Wi-Fi-enabled campus
Research laboratories
Research & Academics

The institution focuses on:

Competency-based medical education
Undergraduate and postgraduate research
Community-based healthcare training
National and international conferences
Faculty development and innovation
Rural health research initiatives
Why Choose Rural Medical College, Loni?
More than 40 years of excellence in medical education
One of India's pioneering rural medical education institutions
Large tertiary-care teaching hospital with strong clinical exposure
Excellent focus on community and rural healthcare
Modern infrastructure and experienced faculty
Good opportunities for postgraduate education and research