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Madras Medical College

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College Profile
 

Overview
Madras Medical College (MMC), established in 1835, is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical colleges in India, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was originally set up to train British soldiers, and over time, it has grown into a prominent public medical college. MMC is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, and its main teaching hospital is the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital.

 

Location
The college is situated in the heart of Chennai, and its campus spans the historical Government General Hospital grounds.

 

Courses Offered

ProgramDurationEligibility
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)5.5 years10+2 (Science stream)
Doctor of Medicine (MD)3 yearsMBBS
Master of Surgery (MS)3 yearsMBBS
DM (Doctor of Medicine – Super Speciality)3 yearsPostgraduate MD degree
M.Ch (Master of Chirurgiae – Super Speciality)3 yearsPostgraduate MS degree
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)4 years10+2 (Science stream)
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm)2 years10+2 (Science stream)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing)4 years10+2 (Science stream)

 

Affiliated Institutions
MMC is affiliated with several hospitals and specialized institutes, which provide a robust environment for practical training and research:

  • Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital
  • Tamil Nadu Government Dental College
  • Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children
  • Regional Institute of Ophthalmology
  • Government Peripheral Hospital, Periyar Nagar

 

Campus and Facilities
MMC's new campus was constructed on the former central prison premises, spanning 325,000 square feet. The six-storeyed campus houses modern classrooms, labs, and hostels for nearly 1,250 students. The original MMC buildings now host the College of Pharmacy, School of Nursing, and newly introduced courses in fields like radiology and speech therapy.

The college also boasts a heritage red-brick building called the "Red Fort," which will soon be transformed into a museum showcasing MMC’s history.

 

Cultural and Extracurricular Activities
Madras Medical College is known for its vibrant cultural events:

  • Revivals: An inter-college cultural extravaganza.
  • Encierro: An inter-medical sports meet.
  • Kalaioma: Intra-college cultural fest.
  • Genesis: An annual intercollegiate academic conference for medical students.

 

Rankings
MMC consistently ranks among the top medical colleges in India. According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, MMC ranked:

  • 11th in the Medical category
  • 74th in the Pharmacy category

Administration

  • Dean: Dr. E. Theranirajan
  • Vice-Principal: Dr. M. Kavith






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