The Amrita School of Medicine was founded in 2002 by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Amma. As a world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader, Amma's life exemplifies compassion and service in every action. Amma is the Chancellor of the university and the School of Medicine draws its inspiration from her.
The Amrita School of Medicine has state-of-the-art laboratories, spacious lecture halls, best-in-class medical software, and an elaborate anatomy museum. A well-furnished central library provides access to a complete collection of international medical books and journals and online scientific and medical databases.