Theni Medical College
Theni Government Medical College and Hospital is a teaching hospital in Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 2004.
| Motto | Rural Health Our Greatest Wealth |
|---|---|
| Type | Medical college |
| Established | 2004 |
| Dean | Prof. Dr. Thirunavukkarasu |
| Undergraduates | 100 per year |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, MCI |
| Website | www |
The college is situated on the NH 85, at a distance of 9km from the district capitol Theni, and 7 km from Aundipatty.
History
The foundation for Government Theni Medical College was laid on 16 August 2002 by then Chief Minister Dr. J. Jayalalitha, and the first hospital and college premises were inaugurated on 8 December 2004.
In 2006, the first 100 students were admitted to the MBBS programme.
College
In addition to the MBBS programme, the college offers diplomas for paramedics, medical laboratory technologists, and nurses, and specialist training for MDs.
The college is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, which belongs to the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is accredited by the MCI. Oversight is provided by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu.
In the college grounds are hostels for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Hospital
The hospital has 900 beds and an outpatient ward.
Hospital departments
- Medicine
- Surgery
- OG
- Pediatrics
- Surgery
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
- Dental
- Psychiatry
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- TB centre
- Skin
- STD
- ICTC
- ART
- Radiology
- Casualty
- Central Lab.
References
- "College website".
- "Theni Medical College". The Hindu. 10 December 2004. Archived from the original on 27 December 2004.
