GOVT MEDICAL COLLEGE, KARUR
About us…
Govt Medical college, Karur is a prestigious institution affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University. It is situated along the serene banks of river Amaravathi. It aims to offers professional education and training blended with ethical and human values, and to moulds the medical student into a dedicated doctor who will practice the art of medicine with high human value. it has “Learning To Serve“ as its motto in accordance with the great Medical Luminary Hippocrates’ idea:
“Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity”
– Hippocrates
Govt Medical College Hospital offers high class medical facilities to the public with earnest sincerity and care. The maternity ward of the Govt Hospital, Karur was founded by E.W. LEGH I.C.S on 16.12.1920 and inaugurated by P. MACQUEEN I.C.S., the then collector of Trichinopoly during the British Reign. It is still functioning for the public welfare. Well equipped Ophthalmology Operation Theatre has been operating since October,1999. An enhanced Intensive Cardiac Care Unit is in service for the people from 22.3.2000. An excellently functioning Emergency Medicine block was inaugurated on 21.8.1985 is serving people till date to witness the light of joy in the faces of the millions of people..
It also encompasses special units like the digital x-ray unit, burns ward etc. It has a functional Tuberculosis centre of the Govt Hospital, Karur. The Siddha medicine block of the Govt Hospital, Karur also functions efficiently. In addition to these, there are a vast multitude of medical services offered at the hospital. Hence, it is a steadfast succour to the people at times of their need and demonstrates the virtue of humanity.
“A kind gesture can reach a wound; that only compassion can heal”
– Steve Maraboli
The hospital proves to be an embodiment of the above quote.
Govt Medical College, Karur offers the Undergraduate course in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and Paramedical courses under the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and NMC following the Competency based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum. The college got permission for admitting 150 MBBS seats under its shelter on 18.5.2019.Thus, it acts as a hub where hundreds of young budding doctors are trained and transformed into great medical lauterates.by the experienced faculties of various departments..
“Great teachers emanate out of knowledge, passion and compassion”
-Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam
They groom the students with care so that they come out in flying colours by inculcating high morale, knowledge and practical skills so that they develop experience and feel the magic in the field of medicine. The good infrastructure widens the scope of the college in achieving its aims and also provides a scape for a vibrant college life for the students . The college emphasises on the idea, ”Aspire,Inspire before you Expire” of the vivid visionary, Albert Einstein and provides the possible opportunities for the students to make their dreams come into reality.
Thus, the college, with its great facilities as a feather in its cap, strives to serve people in line with the state’s health vision.
