Dr. M.V. Shetty Institutions

Late Dr. M.V. Shetty, MS, FRCS, FRFPS, was a paragon of excellence in surgery, rehabilitation, and community service. His legacy was built on unwavering dedication and a strong sense of ethics. As a surgeon, professor, and director of numerous instit urgeon, professor, and director of numerous institutions, he earned the respect and admiration of all who crossed his path. Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. M.V. Shetty possessed a deep appreciation for music and a remarkable ability to connect with young minds through humor and understanding. These qualities continue to inspire us today. At Dr.M.V. Shetty Group of Colleges, we strive to better our students through educational experiences both in and out of the classroom Dr.M.V. Shetty Group of Colleges the founder and Trustees envisage not only the bringing of trained professionals into the health care and allied health education systems and other service-oriented systems but also to educate the public about diagnostic and the therapeutic facilities that overseen by expert professionals, are helpful especially to disadvantaged sections of society. There is a cross-disciplinary interaction with the B.Ed., MSW and P.G Diploma colleges as well. Established in 1985, our institution has been at the forefront of education, emphasizing the importance of values like academic excellence, professional integrity, and global awareness. We offer programs in nursing, speech and hearing, physiotherapy, and allied health sciences, designed to equip students with a comprehensive skill set and a strong moral compass. With top-notch facilities, renowned faculty, and a community of dedicated learners, we provide more than just degrees; we provide the foundation for impactful careers and a brighter healthcare future. Dr. M. V. Shetty Memorial Trust was established by Dr. M. Ramgopal Shetty, who served as the Secretary and Executive Officer of the Trust. Dr. M.R. Shetty was a prominent figure closely associated with academic institutions such as Mangalore University and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences from their early days. He contributed significantly to the vocationalization of courses, particularly in the allied medical field within the framework of university education. Through the Trust, he played a pivotal role in introducing various vocational courses in fields like Nursing, Physiotherapy, Speech and Hearing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Social Work, and Education under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, and Mangalore University. Dr. Shetty’s educational journey began at St. Aloysius High School in Mangalore. He completed his graduate and postgraduate professional education at Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore. Subsequently, he pursued a vascular surgery fellowship in the UK. Upon returning from the UK, he served as an Assistant Professor in Surgery at Kasturba Medical College. He continued his dedicated work there until 1989. Notably, his specialized surgical unit in Peripheral Vascular Surgery at Government Wenlock Hospital is still operational, providing affordable specialized surgical care to the underprivileged. The Trust, under Dr. Shetty’s guidance, manages 19 diverse graduate, postgraduate, and diploma courses across nine affiliated colleges with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, and Mangalore University, Mangaluru. Furthermore, the Trust contributes to the community by operating the Blood Bank at Government Wenlock Hospital, clinical facilities in Physiotherapy and the Medical Laboratory at Government Lady Goschen Hospital. These facilities operate around the clock and provide free services to patients in need. Similarly, the clinical facilities of Physiotherapy and Speech and Hearing are also provided free of cost at Dr. M.V. Shetty Hospital. Dr. Shetty’s founding vision was inspired by his father’s work at both the professional and community levels. It not only aimed at delivering quality healthcare services and training professionals in various allied medical fields but also at educating the public and offering affordable diagnostic and therapeutic services in collaboration with the government, particularly for those in need. His contributions have been instrumental in transforming the paramedical landscape in Karnataka and across the nation.