Government Medical College and Hospital, Bhawanipatna

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Government Medical College and Hospital, Bhawanipatna
Other name
Kalahandi Medical College
Type Medical College and Hospital
Established1 November 2023
Academic affiliations
Principal Dr Basanta Kumar Pradhan
DirectorDr Harikrishna Dalai
Location, ,
India
CampusUrban
Website Website

Government Medical College and Hospital, Bhawanipatna (also known as Kalahandi Medical College), now renamed as Shaheed Rendo Majhi Medical College and Hospital is a Government Medical college and hospital. [1] The college is located at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district, Odisha. The college offers the degree Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and associated degrees.

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Courses

Government Medical College and Hospital, Bhawanipatna undertakes education and training of 100 students MBBS courses.

Affiliated

The college is affiliated with Odisha University of Health Sciences and is recognized by the National Medical Commission. [2]

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References

  1. "Govt Medical College in Kalahandi gets NMC approval" . Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  2. "List of Colleges, National Medical Commission".