Smt. Nathiba Hargovandas Lakhmichand (NHL) Municipal Medical College (NHLMMC), is a Municipal Medical College located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India affiliated with the Gujarat University. The Medical College was established by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in 1963, which became only the second Municipal Corporation in India to establish its own Medical College.[1]
| Established | 1963 |
|---|---|
| Dean | Dr. Cherry K. Shah |
| Address | Kocharab, Paldi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006 , , , |
| Affiliations | Gujarat University, Ahmedabad |
History
editAt the time of its establishment in 1963 by Amritlal Hargovinddas, Smt. Nathiba Hargovandas Lakhmichand Municipal Medical College initially enrolled 75 students and expanded to its capacity of 150 in the year 2000. Recently from 2016, MCI has increased that intake to 250 per year, which is the maximum number of annual U.G. admissions for any medical college in India.[1]
Academics
editThe medical college confers a degree of M.B.B.S after a study period of 5.5 years (which includes a Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship). It is located in the affluent area of Paldi in Ahmedabad, India. It is affiliated with the Gujarat University.
Hospitals
editThe College is affiliated to 5 city hospitals where the medical students rotate for their training;
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical Science and Research(SVPIMSR), Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad[2]
- Smt. Shardaben (S.C.L.) General Hospital, Saraspur, Ahmedabad
- Shri C.H. Nagri Eye Hospital, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad [3]
- Infectious Disease Hospital, Jamalpur, Ahmedabad
- Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases Hospital, Astodia, Ahmedabad.[4]
During their internship, students also rotate through the various Urban and Rural Health Centers in the greater Ahmedabad area to gain exposure to Community Medicine.[5] The college has good facilities, such as two fully air-conditioned reading rooms for students, 7 A.C. lecture halls with smart boards and projectors, one air-conditioned Central Library, a gymkhana, one table tennis room, and comfortable hostel with strict anti-ragging rules.
Notable alumni
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "College". nhlmmc.edu.in. 19 December 2010. Archived from the original on 19 December 2010. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ "SV hospital". svphospital.com.
- ^ "Nagri Eye Hospital". nagrieyehospital.org.
- ^ "About The Curriculam". nhlmmc.edu.in. 19 December 2010. Archived from the original on 19 December 2010. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ "Urban Center List". egovamc.com. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013.
External links
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