Osmania Medical College

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Osmania Medical College
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Former name
Hyderabad Medical School
MottoSincerity Service Sacrifice
TypePublic
Established1846;178 years ago (1846)
Affiliation Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences
Principal Dr. Narendra Kumar Are
Students250 students per academic year
Location
Hyderabad
,
Telangana
,
India
Website osmaniamedicalcollege.org

Osmania Medical College, formerly known as Hyderabad Medical School, is a public medical college in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was founded in 1846 by the 5th Nizam of Hyderabad and Berar, Afzal ud Dowla, Asaf Jah V. The college was originally affiliated to Osmania University system, now it is affiliated to the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, and the Osmania General Hospital. [1] [2] After the establishment of the Osmania University in 1919, the school was renamed Osmania Medical College, after the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. [3] The College stands 48th in the National NIRF Medical University Rankings 2024. [4]

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Affiliated Specialty Training Hospitals

History

The college was established in 1846 and named the Hyderabad Medical School, during the reign of the 5th Nizam of Hyderabad - Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V. [5] When the Nizam became ill, probably from diabetes, the then British resident suggested he be treated with Western medicine by Dr William Campbell Maclean.

Osmania General Hospital Hyderabad Osmania General Hospital Hyderabad.JPG
Osmania General Hospital Hyderabad

The Nizam recovered fully. Impressed with allopathic medicine, he ordered the establishment of the Hyderabad Medical School (which later became Osmania Medical College) in 1847, headed by Dr. Maclean. [5]

Dr. Edward Lawrie, then principal of Hyderabad Medical School, performed a series of experiments at the Afzal Gunj Hospital (now Osmania General Hospital) on anaesthesia [6] (Hyderabad Chloroform Commission). [5] Dr. Rupa Bai Furdoonji, said to be the world's first qualified female anesthesiologist, graduated from the college in 1889. [7]

Conferences

OSMECON is the chief Medical Conference (UG) hosted by OMC and its associated hospitals. It is a 3-day event that sees participation of nearly 2,000 delegates across 17 states of the country as well as from 5 other countries, yet expanding its outreach.

Notable alumni

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References

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