Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences

Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences, also known as MIMS, is a medical education and healthcare institution headquartered in India. It operates a medical college that offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in medicine and surgery, alongside a teaching hospital that provides clinical services to patients. The institute delivers a range of medical specialties through its hospital, catering to the healthcare needs of the local population and referral cases from surrounding regions. MIMS functions as a private entity that combines academic training with patient care, aiming to develop competent medical professionals while delivering treatment services. Its activities are focused on the healthcare sector, serving students, patients, and the broader community in Kerala and beyond.

MIMS is recognised for integrating medical education with hospital practice, allowing students to gain hands‑on experience in a multi‑specialty clinical environment. The institution’s hospital provides services across various medical specialties, reflecting its role as a comprehensive healthcare provider. In September 2015, the organisation experienced a cybersecurity incident when the group NetPirates compromised its website and released 6,709 usernames and corresponding plain‑text passwords. This breach highlighted vulnerabilities in the institute’s information security practices and attracted attention from both the healthcare and cybersecurity communities. While specific details about ownership or parent‑company structure are not disclosed in the available sources, MIMS continues to operate as a standalone medical institute in India.