Coimbatore Medical College

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Coimbatore Medical College
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Other name
CMC Coimbatore
TypeAutonomous(academic only) institute affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Established1966
Dean Dr. A.Nirmala M.S.,DGO.,
Address, ,
India

0°01′43″N77°01′26″E / 0.02873°N 77.02384°E / 0.02873; 77.02384
CampusSemi urban area
Website www.cmccbe.ac.in
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Second entrance
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Coimbatore medical college
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Main entrance
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Men's hostel

The Coimbatore Medical College is a government medical college recognized by the Medical Council of India. It is located in the city of Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu, India.

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History

The college was established in 1966 after G D Naidu, a scientist from an industrial family of the city, donated the 153 acres of land to the Tamil Nadu state government under the Chief Minister K. Kamaraj.

Timeline of the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital:

Location

The college is located on Avinashi Road, one of the arterial roads in Coimbatore city and about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Coimbatore International Airport. The college is just opposite Coimbatore Institute of Technology and near to The Jenney Club. This part of the city has a concentration of colleges and hospitals.

The Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, which is located on Trichy Road near Lanka Corner, about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Coimbatore Junction, was established in 1909 during the British Raj.

Accreditation and affiliates

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Coimbatore Medical College Hospital located on Trichy Road was built in 1909

The Government Headquarters Hospital near the Coimbatore Railway Junction is attached to the college and has been converted to a teaching medical institution. The college was affiliated to Madras University and was later transferred to Bharathiar University. Subsequently, it was affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

Facilities

The college has 30 departments with libraries and medical laboratories.

Courses

The college offers preclinical courses and elective postings, the main course being the MBBS.

Notable faculty

Dr. S Ravikanth is an GI surgeon specializing in Gastroenterology, notable for his contributions to surgical practices in Gastroenterology and as an alumnus of Coimbatore Medical College. He has been recognized for his research and advancements in surgical techniques within the field.

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