Shantiniketan is a neighbourhood of Bolpur town in the Bolpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India, approximately 152 km north of Kolkata. It was established by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, and later expanded by his son, Rabindranath Tagore whose vision became what is now a university town with the creation of Visva-Bharati.
A Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is an undergraduate medical degree awarded by medical schools in countries that follow the tradition of the United Kingdom. The historical degree nomenclature states that they are two separate undergraduate degrees. In practice, however, they are usually combined as one and conferred together, and may also be awarded at graduate-level medical schools. It usually takes five to six years to complete this degree.
The Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital (CNMCH), colloquially known as Chittaranjan Hospital, is a public medical college and hospital located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established by the amalgamation of the National Medical Institute and Calcutta Medical Institute.
In India, a medical college is an educational institution that provides medical education. These institutions may vary from stand-alone colleges that train doctors to conglomerates that offer training related in all aspects of medical care. The term is synonymous with "medical school" as used in the US and some other countries. MBBS is a degree in medicine established by Indian Medical Council Act 1956 and continued in National Medical Commission Act 2019. After MBBS, doctors register with state medical councils. Before the passage of NMC Act 2019, they had the option of registering with the Medical Council of India [MCI] too.
Bolpur is a city and a municipality in Birbhum district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Bolpur subdivision. Bolpur municipal area includes Santiniketan, Sriniketan and Prantik. The city is known as a Cultural and Educational hub of West Bengal. The city is under the Jurisdiction of Bolpur and Santiniketan Police station. Bolpur is the largest and most populous city in Birbhum district and 28th most populous city in West Bengal. Located on the banks of Ajay River and Kopai (Sal) River, Bolpur has been a major Human settlement. It is 150 km north of Kolkata and is famous for Visva Bharati, the University set up by the Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore.
The Medical Council of India (MCI) was a statutory body for establishing uniform and high standards of medical education in India until its dissolution on 25 September 2020 when it was replaced by National Medical Commission. The Council granted recognition of medical qualifications, gave accreditation to medical schools, granted registration to medical practitioners, and monitored medical practice in India. The MCI faced persistent criticism for corruption.
The Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) refers to one year of compulsory work in hospitals attached to a medical college or in any other approved teaching hospital before becoming qualified to practice as an independent doctor or dentist. As stipulated by the National Medical Commission, the CRMI is essential for the award of the MBBS degree and full NMC registration as a physician. For dentists, the CRMI is regulated by the Dental Council of India.
Bolpur Subdivision is an administrative subdivision of Birbhum district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Surul is a census town in Bolpur Sriniketan CD block in Bolpur subdivision of Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
KPC Medical College and Hospital is a private medical college situated in Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal. It is affiliated to the West Bengal University of Health Sciences. It is the first private medical college in West Bengal.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET (UG), formerly the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), is an all India pre-medical entrance test for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS) and AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, etc.) courses in government and private institutions in India and also, for those intending to pursue primary medical qualification abroad.
Bolpur Sriniketan is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Bolpur subdivision of Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital is a public medical college and hospital in Shyambazar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established in 1886 to ensure self-sufficiency (Swaraj) in medical education and services in the colonial era. It was under University of Calcutta from 1916 to 2003 and affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences when it was established in 2003. R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital completed 100 years of its service in 2016. This college is a co-educational institution that is recognized by the MCI and affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences.
IQ City Medical College and Hospital, established in 2013, is a private medical college located in Durgapur, West Bengal. This medical college hospital is a part of IQ City in Durgapur. This college offers the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) courses. It is affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences and recognized by the National Medical Commission. The annual intake of this college in the MBBS course is 150.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Kalyanilisten (help·info) is a Public hospital and Medical school in Saguna, Kalyani, West Bengal, India. It is one of the AIIMS and Institutes of National Importance.
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 on April, 2012 with 300 beds, and subsequently it was renamed as Diamond Harbour Government Medical College.
Deben Mahata Government Medical College & Hospital is a full-fledged tertiary referral Government Medical college. It was established in year 2020 at Purulia, in West Bengal. The college is affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences and is recognised by the National Medical Commission. The Super Speciality hospital and Deben Mahata Sadar Hospital are associated with the medical College.There is Teaching and Non Teaching Staff Quarter, Resident's Quarter, Nurses Quarter situated in main campus.The Boy's and Girl's hostel are also present in main college campus.The annual MBBS intake is 100 from year 2020.
Gouri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, established in 2016, is a private medical college located in Durgapur, West Bengal. This college offers the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) courses and has an annual intake capacity of 150 .This college is affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences and recognized by the National Medical Commission.
Sushovan Banerjee, also known as One Rupee Doctor, was an Indian physician and politician. He was known for treating needy people for one rupee. In 1984, he was the MLA of Bolpur. In 2020, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian Government for his contribution in the field of medicine.
