Madras Medical College (MMC) is a public medical college located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Madras Medical College (MMC) is a public medical college located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The college was established in the year 1835, it is one of the oldest medical colleges in India. The Government General Hospital was established on 16 November 1664 to treat soldiers of the British East India Company. Madras Medical College was established on 2 February 1835. Mary Scharlieb graduated from Madras Medical College in 1878. Madras Medical College has been affiliated to the University of Madras and all degrees of Health Sciences were awarded by the same until 1988 when the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Act, 1987 received the assent of the president of India. This affiliating university started functioning from July 1988 and is governed by the said Act. In 1996, when the metropolis of Madras was renamed as Chennai, the college was renamed the Chennai Medical College. It was later re-renamed back to the Madras Medical College since the college was known worldwide by the older name.
Faculty members are very helpful and good. The course curriculum is very easy and interesting to study. They also conduct practical exams, and the students need to clear all theory and practical exams. Sports and games are conducted in college. College has spacious and hygienic hostel and the food served is good for money as they charge Rs. 1200 per month for mess fees. Yearly 50 students are admitted to the paramedical course. The tuition fee charge is Rs.15,000 per year. The final year has 6-months internships in all specialist departments, nursing college, and clinical areas to gain good knowledge and skills, and improve qualities, and become a good student.
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