Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research previously known as Veer Surendra Sai Medical College and Hospital is a premier government-run medical college and hospital in the Indian state of Odisha. Established in 1959, it is one of the oldest institutes in Odisha for imparting highly specialized medical education at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. VSS, as it is popularly known, is recognized, regulated and monitored by the Medical Council of India in charge of the medical education of India. In 2009, the college celebrated its golden jubilee.LocationVSS Medical College is located in Burla, a small town on the banks of the Mahanadi River in the Sambalpur district of Western Odisha, 15 km from the city of Sambalpur. Known as the Education City, it is also the site of Sambalpur University and Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, which are a kilometer away on either side of VSS Medical College. http://www.vimsar.ac.in/location.phpThe crestThe emblem adopted by VIMSAR is dominated by the lions of Sarnath, Lion Capital of Emperor Asoka. The three lions visible, one facing to the front and the other two to the sides (the one facing behind is out of view) represent Supremacy and Invincibility.