Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune

Symbiosis Medical College for Women (SMCW) is a premier private deemed medical college located at Lavale, Pune, under the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Established in 2020, it was the first medical college in Maharashtra exclusively for women MBBS students, with the aim of promoting women's empowerment in medical education.

Overview
Established: 2020
Location: Lavale, Pune, Maharashtra
University: Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
Type: Private Deemed Medical College
MBBS Intake: 150 seats (approved intake)
Courses Offered

The college currently offers:

MBBS

The institution has also begun expanding into postgraduate medical education with NMC-approved MD/MS seats in selected specialties.

Hospital & Clinical Exposure

Students receive hands-on clinical training at the attached Symbiosis University Hospital & Research Centre (SUHRC), a 900-bed teaching hospital offering:

24×7 Emergency and Trauma Care
ICU, NICU, and Critical Care Units
Modular Operation Theatres
Advanced diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound)
Dialysis and Endoscopy services
Specialty and Super-specialty departments
Community outreach and rural health programs
Infrastructure

The campus provides:

Smart classrooms and lecture theatres
Modern teaching and research laboratories
Clinical skills and simulation centre
Digital library with e-learning resources
Separate hostels
Sports and recreational facilities
Wi-Fi-enabled campus
Research & Academics

The college encourages:

Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
Undergraduate research projects
Faculty-guided research and publications
Workshops, seminars, and Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Simulation-based medical training and innovation
Why Choose Symbiosis Medical College for Women?
First women-exclusive medical college in Maharashtra for MBBS
Part of the reputed Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Modern 900-bed teaching hospital with strong clinical exposure
Advanced simulation and research facilities
Focus on academic excellence, ethics, and leadership development
Excellent campus environment with experienced faculty