The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh came into existence in 1960. In addition, National Teachers' Training Center was set up at the PGIMER, Chandigarh in 1980 to promote the excellence of the research and higher studies. To spread the multi benefits of PGI all over the country, the higher authorities have taken some initiatives to start a department of physical and rehabilitation medicine at PGI, Chandigarh which will be equipped with occupational therapy and orthotic-prosthetic centers. There is no denying the fact that The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (popularly known as the PGI) at Chandigarh has achieved a magnificent academic track record. The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) being situated in Chandigarh is an excellent institute and it is an autonomous institution. , PGIMER, Chandigarh has shown excellence in the field of Gastroenterology.

On the basis of the extrapolator evidence and facts, it can be admitted that Surgery and Immunology, Dept of Pediatrics, PGI, Chandigarh is upgraded and up to the mark. PGI, Chandigarh has the salient features of authenticity, having control over the accessibility of data and platform neutral XML over HTTP.

Vivekanand Jha, Associate Professor (Nephrology), PGI, Chandigarh has said that the main purpose of PGI, Chandigarh to boost up the embedded capabilities of students. In addition to promote the healthcare and education The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGI, Chandigarh has held a number of seminars and camps.  The first and foremost purpose of these seminars is to through highlight on the severity of AIDS and auto immunity. Furthermore, AIMS has earned recognition and fame for its excellent and ultra-modern surgical and diagnostic processes. 31st Annual National Conference of IAPSM took place at PGI Chandigarh to discuss the aims and objectives framed by the IAPSM society.

To make a public awareness regarding the lethal disease of cancer and Thalassaemia, Thalassaemic Children Welfare Association, PGI, Chandigarh has organized seminars to boost up the moral strength of patients.  Their aim is to create public consciousness on cancer and thalassaemia. In this respect, Department of Pediatrics, PGIMER, Chandigarh has highlighted on the comparative study on development of fortified and unfortified human beings,
AIIMS New Delhi, PGI Chandigarh has also initiated itself into the task of promoting telemedicine technology. PGI, Chandigarh has also opted for a number of schemes and programs to provide free medicine and other medical aids to the poor and destitute. Their aim is to facilitate the children with better healthcare services. Through the telemedicine technology the patients will get the advantage of online doctor’s advice. At present there are approximately 38 running projects to fulfill various objects and purposes of the Palliative Care Clinic in Collaboration with PGI, Chandigarh.