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Mumbai

India's financial capital on the Arabian Sea: fast-paced, cosmopolitan and home to some of the country's busiest hospitals.

Airport
BOMChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
From Dubai
≈ 3 hoursDirect flights daily
Best months
Nov – FebMonsoon: June – September
Languages
EnglishHindi, Marathi
Leading hospitals
Kokilaben & moreSir H. N. Reliance, Nanavati Max
Why train in Mumbai

A city where medicine never slows down

With a population of more than 20 million in its metropolitan region, Mumbai's hospitals see a constant flow of complex cases, from trauma and cardiac emergencies to elective surgery for patients from across India and abroad.

Hospitals

Mumbai's leading hospitals

We work with some of Mumbai's most respected hospitals, including:

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute

Four Bungalows, Andheri West, Mumbai

750Beds
2009Opened
MultiSpeciality

One of Mumbai's largest private multi-speciality hospitals, with full subspecialty departments, advanced cath labs, modern operating theatres and robotic surgery.

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Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre

Girgaon, South Mumbai

345Beds
1925Founded
MultiSpeciality

One of Mumbai's oldest hospitals, rebuilt as a modern tertiary-care centre behind its heritage façade, with robotic surgery, advanced MRI imaging and full subspecialty departments.

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Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital

S.V. Road, Vile Parle West, Mumbai

350Beds
1950Inaugurated
SuperSpeciality

A landmark of Mumbai healthcare for more than seven decades, now expanded with a modern glass tower, robotic surgery and advanced operating theatres. It sits in the western suburbs, a short drive from the airport.

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Placement at a specific hospital depends on your specialty, proposed dates and consultant availability, and is confirmed individually with each applicant.

Living in Mumbai

Everyday life in the city

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Where to stay

Most of our trainees stay in the western suburbs, close to the hospitals and the airport.

  • Juhu & Vile ParleBeachside area near Nanavati Max and the airport. JW Marriott Juhu, Novotel Juhu Beach.
  • Bandra WestMumbai's most lively neighbourhood, full of cafés. Taj Lands End.
  • Andheri & airport areaPractical and well connected. Hyatt Regency Mumbai.
  • Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)Modern business district. Sofitel Mumbai BKC.
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Going out

A young, design-led dining scene, from skyline rooftops to concept cafés. Halal food is easy to find.

  • Bastian At The Top, DadarCave-style dining room on the 48th floor of Kohinoor Square, with a plunge pool and city views.
  • AER, Four Seasons WorliOpen-air rooftop bar with sweeping views of the skyline and the racecourse.
  • AmazoniaTropical, jungle-themed restaurant with dramatic chandeliers and lush greenery.
  • Blondie by BastianLaid-back, design-led café for coffee, brunch and desserts.
  • Mokai, Bandra WestAsian-inspired café known for its specialty coffee and upstairs matcha bar.
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Must see

The places that make Mumbai, Mumbai.

  • Gateway of India & ColabaThe city's best-known landmark, on the harbour front.
  • Marine DriveThe seafront promenade, best at sunset.
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji TerminusUNESCO-listed Victorian Gothic railway station.
  • Bandra–Worli Sea Link & BandstandSea views and evening walks.
  • Elephanta CavesUNESCO-listed cave temples, an hour by boat.

Interested in training in Mumbai?

Talk to an admissions advisor to check programs and availability in Mumbai.

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