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Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur

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Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur
Official Logo of GMCH Nagpur
MottoKnowledge, Patience, Service
TypeEducation and research institution
Established1947
SuperintendentDr. Avinash Gawande
DeanDr. Raj Gajbhiye
Location, ,
Campus196 acres (0.8 km2)
AffiliationsMaharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
Websitegmcnagpur.org

Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur is a medical college located in Ajni which is part of South Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.[1] It was founded in 1947 and was affiliated with Nagpur University from 1947 to 1997, and subsequently Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).

History

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The architect for the project was D.G.Karajgaonkar and Sir Sobha Singh was the contractor.[2] Within a year, the Nurses’ Hostel and present Hostel No.1 building was ready for the occupancy in the year 1949 itself.[2]

Location

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The college is located in Ajni in South Nagpur. The campus is stretched over an area of 196 acres. Government Medical College(GMC), Nagpur is also known to have the largest campus among all government medical colleges in Asia.

Academics

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Government Medical College(GMC), Nagpur has various academic departments, with specialized laboratories and research centers.

Departments

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Recognition

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The college is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), New Delhi.[3]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ World directory of medical schools (7 ed.). World Health Organization. 2000. p. 169. ISBN 9241500107.
  2. ^ a b "Govt Medical College Nagpur(MS) Home". gmcnagpur.org. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  3. ^ "List of Colleges Teaching MBBS". Medical Council of India website. Medical Council of India. Archived from the original on 18 March 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
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