Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur

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Medical College in Maharashtra, India

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).

Location[edit]

The college is located in south Nagpur, the winter capital of the state of Maharashtra. 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[edit]

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

Departments[edit]

Recognition[edit]

The college is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), New Delhi.[2]

Notable alumni[edit]

  • Shrikant Jichkar, former member of the Indian National Congress
  • Ibrahim Ismail of Johor, 25th Sultan of Johor and the 5th Sultan of modern Johor.
  • Prakash Amte, social activist, Magsaysay awardee, director of Lok Biradari Prakalp.
  • Mandakini Amte, social activist, Magsaysay awardee.
  • Zulekha Daud, a renowned physician-turned-entrepreneur and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardee.
  • Sheetal Amte, Indian public health expert, disability specialist and social entrepreneur.
  • V. Maitreyan, an Indian oncologist and politician from Tamil Nadu.
  • Ranjit Patil, orthopedic surgeon and politician from Maharashtra.
  • Abhay and Rani Bang, social activist and researcher working in the field of community health.
  • Abhay and Rani Bang, social activist and researcher working in the field of community health.
  • Sunil Deshmukh, former radiologist and politician from Maharashtra.
  • Harminder Dua, ophthalmologist discovered the 6th layer of cornea the DUA’s layer.
  • Vikas Mahatme, famous ophthalmologist, Padma Shri awardee and politician from Maharashtra.

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