Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

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Kasturba Medical College (KMC), is a medical college based in Manipal, Karnataka, India.

Established by Dr T.M.A. Pai on 30th June 1953, KMC was the first private sector medical college in India. The college started with only the pre-clinical section at Manipal and the students had to go to Mangalore for their clinical training. But with the clinical program having commenced at Manipal in 1969 with the setting up of Kasturba Hospital, it became a full-fledged independent college.

KMC ranks among the top five medical colleges in India today. Students from 44 countries have graduated from KMC, and the medical degree (MBBS) is recognized worldwide, including by the General Medical Council and ECFMG.

Previously, KMC was under the purview of the University of Mangalore. In 1993, the Government of India granted Deemed University status to Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) which saw KMC coming under its wing.

KMC has exchange programs with Loma Linda University, USA, Operation Eye Sight Universal, Canada, Tay Side University, Dundee and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.


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[edit] Accreditation

The Medical Council of India granted recognition in 1958 with the first graduating batch of KMC. Recognition by the General Medical Council of Great Britain and the Malaysian Medical Council soon followed.

Today MAHE (of which KMC is a constituent college) degrees are recognized in all countries. The physical facilities for research work and student amenities have been steadily developed over the years. Today the 200 acre campus provides one of the finest environments for study in south Asia.


[edit] Teaching Hospitals

[edit] Karnataka

  • Manipal
    • Kasturba Hospital
    • Shirdi Sai Baba Cancer Hospital
  • Udupi
    • Dr TMA Pai Hospital
    • Udupi Government Hospital
  • Karkala
    • TMA Pai Rotary Club Hospital

[edit] Goa

  • Manipal Goa Cancer and General Hospital

[edit] Contact Information

Kasturba Medical College (KMC)

Madhav Nagar, Manipal-576104, Karnataka, INDIA.

Phone: +91 820 2571201 - 2571230

Fax: +91 820 2571927, 2570061, 2570062

[edit] Sister Medical Colleges

Also under MAHE, these colleges share a strong relationship with KMC Manipal.


[edit] External links

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