A Doctor of Medicine is a medical degree, the meaning of which varies between different jurisdictions. In the United States, and some other countries, the M.D. denotes a professional degree. This generally arose because many in 18th-century medical professions trained in Scotland, which used the M.D. degree nomenclature. In England, however, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) was used: in the 19th century, it became the standard in Scotland too. Thus, in the United Kingdom, Ireland and other countries, the M.D. is a research doctorate, honorary doctorate or applied clinical degree restricted to those who already hold a professional degree (Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral) in medicine. In those countries, the equivalent professional degree to the North American, and some others' usage of M.D. is still typically titled Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.
A medical school is a tertiary educational institution, professional school, or forms a part of such an institution, that teaches medicine, and awards a professional degree for physicians. Such medical degrees include the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Master of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Many medical schools offer additional degrees, such as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), master's degree (MSc) or other post-secondary education.
A Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is a medical degree granted by medical schools or universities in countries that adhere to the United Kingdom's higher education tradition. Despite the historical distinction in nomenclature, these degrees are typically combined and conferred together. This degree is usually awarded as an undergraduate degree, but it can also be awarded at graduate-level medical institutions. The typical duration for completion is five to six years.
The Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, the second medical college to be established in Assam, is also a health care institution. It provides medical education at undergraduate, postgraduate and superspecialty level.
Government Kilpauk Medical College (GKMC) is a government medical institution in Chennai, India. Founded in 1960, there are four hospitals attached to GKMC - Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital. They are Government Royapettah Hospital, Government Thiruvotteeswarar Hospital of Thoracic Medicine, Government Peripheral Hospital, K.K.Nagar and Government Peripheral Hospital, Anna Nagar. The college is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. It offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Midnapore Medical College and Hospital is a full-fledged tertiary referral Government Medical college. It was established in the year 2004. The college imparts the degree Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) as well as specialised and post-doctoral degrees. Nursing and para-medical courses are also offered. The college is affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences and is recognised by the National Medical Commission. The hospital associated with the college is one of the largest hospitals in the Midnapore district. The selection to the college is done on the basis of merit through National Eligibility and Entrance Test. Yearly undergraduate student intake is 200 from the year 2019.
Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), established in 1968, is a government-run medical college cum hospital located in Silchar in southern Assam, one of the oldest medical college of North East India. It is the only referral hospital in the southern part of Assam, also referred to as the Barak Valley, and serves neighbouring states including Mizoram, North Tripura, West Manipur and South Meghalaya.
Diamond Harbour Government Medical College and Hospital is a full-fledged tertiary referral Government Medical college. The journey of this Medical College and Hospital had started in December, 1974 under the name of Diamond Harbour Sub-divisional Hospital. Later it had been converted to Diamond Harbour District Hospital in April 2012 with 300 beds, and subsequently it was renamed as Diamond Harbour Government Medical College.
Maharaja Jitendra Narayan Medical College and Hospital (MJNMCH) (previously, Coochbehar Government Medical College & Hospital), is a full-fledged tertiary referral Government Medical college cum hospital. It was established in the year 2018. The college imparts the degree Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). Nursing and para-medical courses are also offered. The college is affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences and is recognised by the National Medical Commission. The MJN hospital associated with the college is one of the largest hospitals in the Coochbehar. The selection to the college is done on the basis of merit through National Eligibility and Entrance Test. Yearly undergraduate student intake is 100 from the year 2019.
Government Medical College, Baramulla (also known as GMC Baramulla, is a full-fledged tertiary referral Government Medical college located in the Kanthbagh area of Baramulla in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It was established in the year 2018. The college imparts the degree Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Nursing and para-medical courses are also offered. The college is affiliated to University of Kashmir and is recognized by National Medical Commission. The hospital associated with the college is the largest hospital in the North Kashmir. It caters to the whole population of North Kashmir and part of Central Kashmir. OPD of the Associated hospital receives nearly 4000 patients on a daily basis. GMC Baramulla has also Maternity and Paediatric Hospital associated with it, which is located a few kilometers away from the main campus. Urban Primary health center Old Town Baramulla and Primary health center Kalantra are also associated with it to impart clinical teaching to students. Selection to the college is done on the basis of merit obtained in the NEET National Eligibility and Entrance Test. Yearly undergraduate student intake capacity is 100 from the year 2018.
Government Medical College, Rajouri (GMC-R) is a full-fledged tertiary referral Government Medical College in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It was established in the year 2016. The college and Hospital are approved and recognized by the National Medical Commission since the year of inception of the college.
Dhubri Medical College and Hospital is a medical college with attached hospital located in Dhubri, Assam. This is the 9th medical college of the state. The college operates under the State Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Assam. It is recognised by National Medical Commission and affiliated with Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati. Currently the college has an intact capacity of 100 undergraduate students, from academic year 2022-23.
Government Medical College and Hospital, Sundargarh, established in 2022, is a government medical college and hospital. The Government medical college and hospital Sundargarh is located at the village of Sankara with a well developed 21 acres campus.
Government Medical College, Sindhudurg, established in 2021, is a full-fledged tertiary Government Medical college and hospital. It is located at Oros in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. The college imparts the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). The hospital associated with the college is one of the largest hospitals in the Sindhudurg district. Yearly undergraduate student intake is 100 from the year 2021.
Government Medical College, Mahasamund, established in 2022, is a full-fledged tertiary Government Medical college and hospital. It is located at Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh. The college imparts the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). The hospital associated with the college is one of the largest hospitals in the Mahasamund district. Yearly undergraduate student intake is 125 from the year 2022.
Government Medical College, Korba, established in 2022, is a full-fledged tertiary Government Medical college and hospital. It is located at Korba, Chhattisgarh. The college imparts the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). The hospital associated with the college is one of the largest hospitals in the Korba district. Yearly undergraduate student intake is 100 from the year 2022.
Government Medical College, Kanker, established in 2021, is a full-fledged tertiary Government Medical college and hospital. It is located at Kanker, Chhattisgarh. The college imparts the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). The hospital associated with the college is one of the largest hospitals in the Kanker district. Yearly undergraduate student intake is 100 from the year 2021.
Nagaon Medical College and Hospital is an Indian medical college with an attached hospital located in Nagaon, Assam, that started functioning in 2023.
Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital (KMCH) is a government-run medical college cum hospital located in Rangalikhata, Kokrajhar, Assam.The College started functioning in 2023 with approval from NMC. It is only the government run medical College whole Bodoland Territorial Region headquarter, Kokrajhar district
Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital is a medical college with an attached hospital located in Makum, Tinsukia district, Assam. It is the 13th medical college in the state. The college operates under the State Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Assam. It is recognised by the National Medical Commission and affiliated with Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati. As of the 2024–25 academic year, the college has a capacity of 100 undergraduate students.
