Co-Operative Institute of Health Sciences is a constituent of Kerala University of Health Science. CIHS has conceptualized & implemented a group of professional up-gradation programmes meant to equip the healthcare professional with the appropriate tools in order to survive this age of fierce competition and specialisation. The CIHS encourages a symbiosis of thought, word & action of all such professionals who would address the all important issue of health in its totality. Through its unique, innovative, career oriented programmes, CIHS plans to raise a cadre of professionals who would ensure delivery of optimum health care services Why do we use it?