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Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College, solapur is one of the renowned and leading medical colleges of India. The college named after the founder Dr. Vishnu Ganesh Vaishampayan. The college is run by Directorate of Medical Education and Research department of State Government of Maharashtra.
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History
A medical college in a city like Solapur which has a predominant labour population was a dream seen by Dr. Vishnu Ganesh Vaishampayan. His dream came true after 20 years of dedication and hard work when in 1963 this college was started.
Initially a private institution, this college was taken over by the Government of Maharashtra in 1974. At present the college has state-of-the-art facilities for undergraduate as well as postgraduate medical education.
The college was affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur for all the courses offered by it.Both undergraduate and postgraduate courses are affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.[1]
Education
Every year 100 students are admitted for MBBS course. The post graduation studies are also available in different departments.
Hospital
The college possess hospital of nearly more than 800 beds, where all the fascilities are available. The construction of 'B' block which is an expansion of the hospital is about to complete. nice
Medical Journal
The online Solapur Medical Journal is published by the college. This provide platform for publication of research undergoing in this college.[2]
References
Categories:- Medical colleges in Maharashtra
- Education in Solapur
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