K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Mangaluru was founded by the Late Justice K S Hegde, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Speaker of the Lok Sabha in the year 1999. KSHEMA is a constituent college of Nitte University. The college is recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI). KSHEMA offers undergraduate (MBBS, B.Sc.), postgraduate (M.Sc., M.Ch, MD, MS, MPH, MHAHSM) and doctoral (Ph.D.) courses in various areas. 

Location:

KSHEMA is located at P.O. Nityanandanagar, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka. Mangalore Junction Railway  Station is 11.7 km away and it will take around 22 miutes to reach the college. The nearest bus stand is Thokkottu Bus Stand which is around 3.4 km away from the college. Mangalore International Airport is 24.3 km away and it will take around  43 minutes to reach the medical academy. Students can take a cab or a bus to reach K S Hegde Medical Academy.

Accreditations and Collaborations:

Collaborations:

• Wake Forest University, USA
•  University of Minnesota, USA
• University of Miyazaki, Japan
• National University of Singapore
• Catholic University, South Korea
• Christ Church University, UK
• University of Wollongong, Australia

Clubs, Committees and Societies:

• Music Club: This is a music Club of the institute that encourages music lovers and provides a platform for the students to showcase their musical talent.
• Literary Club: This is the literary club of KSHEMA that organises debate competitions and also conducts various lectures and speeches in events.