Veer Surendra Sai Medical College

Veer Surendra Sai Medical College (VSSMC) is a premier Government run Medical College & Hospital in the Indian state of Orissa. Established in 1959, it is one of the oldest institutes of Orissa for imparting highly specialized medical education in both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. VSS, as it is popularly known, is recognized, regulated and monitored by the Medical Council of India (MCI) in charge of the medical education in India. Recently in 2009, this institution celebrated its Golden Jubilee.

Location

VSS Medical College is located in Burla, a small picturesque town on the banks of the mighty Mahanadi River in Sambalpur district of Western Orissa, only 15 km away from the City of Sambalpur. Burla is a laid back town in nature’s lap. Known as the Education City, it also hosts the Sambalpur University and Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, which are only a kilometer away on either side of VSS Medical College.

Located in close vicinity of the Hirakud Dam, world’s longest earthen dam, Burla is famous for its scenic beauty, consisting of large splendid bodies of water with lush green hills forming the backdrop. During the monsoons, the beauty of the place increases manifold with an abundance of colors embellished in the landscape. The fresh, quiet environment provides just the perfect ambiance for study and research activities.

The Crest

The emblem adopted by V.S.S. Medical College, Burla is dominated by the lions of Sarnath, Lion Capital of...
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