Government Vellore Medical College
| Government Vellore Medical College Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Learn to Heal |
| Established | 2005 |
| Type | Medical college and hospital |
| Location | Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University |
| Website |
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Government Vellore Medical College (GVMC) or Government Vellore Medical College Hospital (GVMCH) is a Medical Council of India (MCI) recognised medical college[1] located at Adukkamparai, near Vellore city in Tamil Nadu. It is about 8 km from Vellore Town Bus Terminus. Established in 2005,[2] it is a relatively new medical college in Tamil Nadu, offering an MCI recognised MBBS course,MD[General Medicine],MS[General Surgery].[1]
History
The hospital site had previously hosted a tuberculosis sanatorium,[2] when plans for starting the college began in 1997. The college began admitting students in 2005.[2] The medical college is affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.[3]
Admissions
Every year, students are admitted through a counselling process conducted by The Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu.[4][5][6] Total number of students admitted per year are 100, with 15% of seats reserved for admissions through all India quota.[6] Separate hostels for boys and girls, and separate quarters for male and female interns doing their CRRI in the hospital are available within the campus.
MBBS batch
Sizzling Samurais 2005
Aescalpians 2006
Chirons 2007
Veiovianz 2008
Avenzars 2009
Galenz 2010
Genezanz 2011
Astonianz 2012
Resilienz 2013
Popularity
GVMC has been listed in top ten emerging medical colleges in India, by a survey conducted by INDIA TODAY.GVMC is ranked 6 among top ten colleges.Source - http://indiatoday.intoday.in/bestcolleges/2013/emerging_colleges_rank.jsp?Y=2013&ST=Medical
Services available
Special investigative facilities available in the hospital are Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Echocardiography (ECHO), and TMT (Tread Mill Test). Other available services are CEmONC (Comprehensive Emergency Maternal and Obstetrics and Neonatal Care), ART (Anti Retroviral Therapy), and an ICTC (Integrated Counselling Testing Centre).[7]
Coordinates: 12°50′37″N 79°08′08″E / 12.843551°N 79.135627°E
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "List of colleges teaching MBBS". mciindia.org. Medical Council of India. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "History". www.gvmc.in. Government Vellore Medical College. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ↑ "Affiliated Colleges". web.tnmgrmu.ac.in. Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ↑ "Directorate of Medical Education". www.tnhealth.org. Health and Family Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ↑ "Medical Colleges". Health and Family Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Selection and Admission Procedures for MBBS/BDS/PG Degree/PG Diploma/Higher Speciality and Paramedical Courses". www.tnhealth.org. Health and Family Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ↑ "Facilities". www.gvmc.in. Government Vellore Medical College. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/bestcolleges/2013/emerging_colleges_rank.jsp?Y=2013&ST=Medical
External links
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/bestcolleges/2013/emerging_colleges_rank.jsp?Y=2013&ST=Medical