Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Dehradun is one of the finest and oldest medical colleges in Uttarakhand was established in 1995.

Its Affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University.

The college is recognised by Medical Council of India (MCI) and is attach to one of the biggest medical hospital in Uttarakhand by the name Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust a 750 bedded hospital.

The Himalayan Institute not only started new era in the development of medical education in Uttarakhand but all over India. The teaching faculty in the college is as per MCI requirements and the college meets the recognized standards in medical education.  

The teaching faculty of the university is as per requirements of respective statutory councils. The university meets recognized standards of excellence in education and has modern facilities to explore, experiment, and achieve the highest standards in professional skills.

The institute is situated amidst picturesque location in an extensive land area of 250 acres, well equipped with all the modern facilities.

The medical institute has been awarded the status of a Deemed University by the Govt. of India under Section 3 of University Grants Commission Act 1956.

Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences functions under the supervision of Himalayan Institute of Hospital Trust (HIHT). Later on, the name of the Deemed University was changed to HIHT University. All the courses offered in the institute have been recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI).

HIMS is attached to the biggest medical hospital in Uttarakhand by the name Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust a 750 bedded hospital, catering to the health care need of the people.