Thanjavur Medical College TMC, Thanjavur

About Thanjavur Medical College TMC, Thanjavur

Thanjavur Medical College (TMC) is a medical college in India [1]. It is located in Thanjavur, Tamilnaduand is affiliated with the Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai.

Thanjavur Medical College was inaugurated by the first Indian President, Dr Rajendra Prasad in 1958. The medical college offers the following courses: MBBS, Degree Courses: M.D General Medicine, M.D. Pathology, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynaecology, M.D. Paediatrics, M.D. Anaesthesiology, M.D. Biochemistry, M.S. Courses: M.S. General Surgery, M.S. Anatomy, Diploma Courses: D.G.O, D.C.H,D.M.RD, D.L.O, D.A, D.Ortho, D.O, D.T.C.D, D.D, D.P.M, M.Ch. Courses: M.Ch. Plastic Surgery and Para Medical Courses: Diploma in Pharmacy and Diploma in Nursing.

The Thanjavur Medical College Hospital (TMCH) and the Government Raja Mirasudar Hospital (RMH) are affiliated to this medical college.
The medical college campus covers an area of approximately 1 km2. It is located on the western edge of Thanjavur town. The Thanjavur Medical College Hospital is situated in the southern edge of the campus.
Hostel Fleming is the biggest hostel in TMC and is situated on the eastern edge of the campus. Hostel Paradise and House of Lords are the other two hostel for gents. Hostel Skylark and Hostel Paragon are the Ladies Hostel. There are also the CRRI or House Surgeon's Hostels for ladies and men.

Spacious grounds, lecture halls, auditoriums, library, labs, and old trees are what TMC is famous for. Old timers still moan the death of one dear tree near the "Round-tana" where the main roads of TMCH, TMC, and the Hostels meet.Three Gates allow entry into the college from the Thanjavur-Vallam Road. There is an open air Jail on the southern side of the campus.

The Thanjavur Medical College Was started in the year 1959,to cater the Health care needs of about 1 crore People in and around Thanjavur District. From that day, if has gradually grown up as a multi-speciality post graduate institution. Thanjavur Medical College has two hospitals namely Govt.Raja Mirasudar and Thanjavur Medical College Hospital.

It shines as a precious jewel in the crown of Thanjavur , the ancients chola’s capital , which is famous for its thousand years old Big temple , which finds a place in world heritage monuments.

Located in a vast landscape of 228 acres , this college provides training for 150 M.B.B.S, 67 Post Graduate students of different Specialties , 60 Pharmacy students and 125 nursing students every year . This institution now admits students for the various certificate courses introduced by Govt.of Tamilnadu for paramedical technicians like theatre Technicians, Anaesthesia Technicians .ECG Technician etc.,