Kasturba Medical College

Infobox_University
name = Kasturba Medical College


established = 1953
president = Dr. Ramdas M Pai
city = Manipal
state = Karnataka
country = India
campus = Manipal
staff =
students=
website= http://www.manipal.edu/

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), is a medical college based in Manipal, Udupi District Karnataka, India.In fact they are two separate medical colleges run by same T.M.A foundation( formerly General Academy of Education ).

Established by Dr T.M.A. Pai on 30th June 1953 [http://www.manipal.edu/manipalsite/Users/Colsubpage.aspx?PgId=370&ID=1&collegeId=1 Manipal Education ] ] , KMC was the first private sector medical college in India. The college started with only the pre-clinical section at Manipal and the students had to go to Mangalore for their clinical training. But with the clinical program having commenced at Manipal in 1969 with the setting up of Kasturba Hospital, it became a full-fledged independent college. And Mangalore also got a full-fledged branch.

KMC Manipal ranks among the top 10 medical colleges [www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/05/13/stories/2004051301551900.htm] in India today. Students from 44 countries have graduated from KMC, and the medical degree (MBBS) is recognized worldwide, including by the General Medical Council and ECFMG.Previously, KMC was under the purview of the Mangalore University. In 1993, the Government of India granted Deemed University status to Manipal University (formerly known as MAHE) which saw KMC coming under its wing.

Courses Offered by Kasturba Medical College [www.manipal.edu/manipalsite/Users/Colsubpage.aspx?PgId=681&ID=1&collegeId=25] , Manipal: MBBS, B Sc Biotechnology, MD, MS, PG Diploma, DM, M Ch, M S c, M Phil, PhD

KMC has exchange programs with Loma Linda University, USA, Operation Eye Sight Universal, Canada, Tay Side University, Dundee and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.

Institutes

The following institutes are part of KMC:
*A.V. Baliga Institute of Surgery
*Operation Eyesight Universal Institute of Ophthalmology

Accreditation

The Medical Council of India granted recognition in 1958with the first graduating batch of KMC. Recognition by the General Medical Council of Great Britain and the Malaysian Medical Council soon followed. However it is recognized when granted in or before the year 2009 by ministry of health and family welfare vide notification [http://www.mciindia.org/apps/search/show_colleges.asp] dated 25 June 2008. Per KMC management it has been extended up to 2013 and 150 students from thereon. The physical facilities for research work and student amenities have been steadily developed over the years. Today the convert|200|acre|km2|sing=on campus provides one of the finest environments for study in south Asia in spite of being derecognised.

The anatomy museum of KMC is one of the largest in the world [ [http://www.manipal.edu/manipalsite/Users/manipalhome.aspx Manipal University: Top Medical, Engineering, Management, Pharmacy Courses ] ] .

Teaching Hospitals

Karnataka

*Manipal
**Kasturba Hospital
**Shirdi Sai Baba Cancer Hospital

*Mangalore
**KMC Hospital, Attavar
**Manipal Hospital, Ambedkar Circle

*Udupi
**Dr TMA Pai Hospital
**Udupi Government Hospital

*Karkala
**TMA Pai Rotary Club Hospital

Goa

*Manipal Goa Cancer and General Hospital bore

ister Medical Colleges

Also under Manipal University, these colleges share a strong relationship with KMC Manipal.
*Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
*Melaka Manipal Medical College, Malaysia
*Manipal College of Medical Sciences,Nepal

References

External links

* [http://www.manipal.edu/ Manipal Education Official Site]
* [http://manipal.info/ Guide to life in Manipal University City]
* [http://www.educationindiainfo.in Medical Entrance Exams in India]
* [http://www.karnatakacet.com Karnataka Medical Entrance Exam ]
* [http://www.themanipaljournal.110mb.com The Manipal Journal]