BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College & Hospital, Ratnagiri was established in 2015 and is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. The college offers postgraduate (MD/MS) medical courses in selected specialties, with a strong focus on rural healthcare and practical clinical training. The attached teaching hospital provides wide patient exposure, especially in rural and coastal areas. The institution also promotes community health programs and medical research, helping students gain real-world experience.