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1951, A new beginning of a Medical Institution, Patiala
Establishment/History
Campus Hospitals
Location And Campus
Courses
Eligibility Criteria
Establishment/History
The Patiala and East Punjab Government introduced Government Medical College, Patiala. In October 1951, as a part of a five-year plan, the government decided to provide high-quality education at the least cost. The first batch was put into motion on September 29, 1953. The classes were first held in the old Rajindar Hospital Building. Which is now relocated as the Archives Department on The Mall Road, Opp. The Giani Gurmukh Singh Musafir Memorial Central Library. The new Rajendra Hospital was built in 1953. The old hospital was then used by some PEPSU state offices as residential staying homes.
The Archives Department is currently housed in the old Rajindra Hospital. The old Rajindar Hospital is a lovely structure outside the old town, across from the Baradari. The old Rajindar Hospital, built during the second Council of Regency in 1877, was a beautiful, well-equipped structure with 56 beds. It was inaugurated in January 1883. Maharaja Rajindar Singh added a completely modern operation room to the building. During the second Council of Regency, The Dufferin Hospital was built near the Rajindra Hospital. . with the foundation stone laid in November 1888 and the building opening in October 1890.
“A doctor is a savior for those who want to live and a lamp for those who have lost hope and light.”
Campus Hospitals
In 1908, The Imperial Gazetteer of India mentioned the Rajindra hospital named after Maharaja Rajinder Singh. The hospital, called Rajendra Hospital, was then made known as Rajendra Hospital, and finally Rajindra Hospital. It is one of the region’s largest health institutions, with a 1009-bed Rajindra Hospital and a 121-bed tuberculosis hospital. Bhupindra Clinical Laboratory is a Hematology, Pathology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry clinic.
On July 25, 1953, The Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine department was established. With 22 observation beds, 11 for male and 11 for female tuberculosis patients. It is also known as the Padma Shri Dr Khushdev Singh Chest Diseases Hospital. Currently having 121 beds. Patiala government college is associated with primary health centers in Bhadson, Kauli, and Tripuri. The postgraduate students will be provided with a degree of MD/MS for all basic and clinical subjects. A state-of-the-art trauma center is currently under construction.
Location And Campus
The college is divided into two sections: an administrative block and separate blocks for the basic clinical departments. Students and faculty have access to the college’s library, computer center, and reading room. A 100-bed facility with services such as General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Burns/plastic surgery, ICU, Rehab. unit, Lab. facility (CT scan/ MRI, Radiology imaging/ ultrasound, clinical pathology and biochemistry labs, etc.) and all associated inhouse services, with an approximate 80,000 sq ft (7,400 m2) of covered area.
Courses
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery — 250 seats
Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
Bachelor of Science in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry
Master of Science in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry
Diploma in Pharmacy
Diploma in medical laboratory technology
Diploma in radiography
Doctor of Philosophy
Eligibility Criteria