Viswabharathi Medical College is located on the High way road that connects the Kurnool city to Kodumur. It is established at penchikalapadu 20 km a way form kurnool bus station. It is 22 Km for away from Kurnool railway station.The Shamshabad Airport is 160 Km away from the college.
When Andhra State was formed in October 1953, the Government of Andhra decided to start a medical college in the Rayalaseema region of the state. In Government Order Ms. No. 1835, Health, dated 29 November 1955, the government of Andhra passed orders to establish a medical college, the third one in the state at Kurnool. As the building was not ready for the college the government decided to admit 50 students intended for Kurnool Medical College at Kurnool City in July 1956.
Hands that serve are holier and service to society through education brings enrichment and enlighten the society. With a keen interest to promote medical education and provide quality medical services and with a motto of “EDUCATION FOR SERVICE”. Santhiram Medical College and General Hospital was established. College have excellent faculty comprising highly qualified Professors, Doctors and trained manpower to impart quality health care.