Objectives of AIIMS *To develop a pattern of teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in all its branches so as to demonstrate high standard of medical education to all medical colleges and other allied institutions in India. *To bring together in one place educational facilities of the highest order for the training of the personnel in all important branches of the health activity. to attain self sufficiency in postgraduate in medical education. Functions of AIIMS - Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in medical and related physical biological sciences. - Nursing and dental education - Innovations in education. - Producing medical teachers for the country. - Research in medical and related sciences. - Health care : preventive, promotive and curative; primary, secondary & tertiary. Community based teaching and research