Govt. Medical College, Gandhi Nagar,Kottayam

Government Medical College, Kottayam (also known as Kottayam Medical College) is a government medical college located in Gandhi Nagar, Kottayam, Kerala, India. Established in 1962, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical colleges in the state and is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences. The college is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medicine and surgery, nursing, and allied health sciences.

The college has a 800-bed hospital with modern facilities and provides quality medical education to students. It is known for its experienced faculty, innovative research, and excellent infrastructure. The college has consistently ranked among the top medical colleges in India and is highly sought after by students from all over the country.

Some of the departments of Government Medical College, Kottayam, include:

Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Microbiology
Pathology
Forensic Medicine
Community Medicine
General Medicine
General Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Paediatrics
Dermatology
Orthopaedics
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
Anaesthesiology
Radiodiagnosis
Psychiatry

Apart from academic activities, the college also conducts regular outreach programs to promote community health and disease prevention. Government Medical College, Kottayam, has a rich history of producing highly skilled medical professionals who have made significant contributions to the healthcare sector in India and abroad.

Medical College Hospital at Arpookara started functionning on 14.04.1970. Gradually, the main hospital has grown up and at present the bed strength is 1471 with 25 clinical departments including all speciality and superspeciality with all diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.

Medical College Kottayam is one of the five government financed medical colleges in the state of Kerala. 100 candidates are selected for MBBS course each year after a highly competetive entrance examination.

Government Medical College Kottayam

Gandhinagar, Kottayam – 686 008.

Phone No. 91- 481 2597284, 2597279
Fax: 91- 481 2597284

Web : http://www.kottayammedicalcollege.org/