B.J. Medical College Ahmedabad
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B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (BJMC) is one of the premier medical institutions in India. It is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The college is affiliated with Gujarat University and is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
History[edit | edit source]
B.J. Medical College was established in 1871 as the Ahmedabad Medical School. It was later renamed after Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy, a philanthropist who made significant contributions to the institution. The college has a rich history of providing quality medical education and healthcare services.
Campus[edit | edit source]
The college campus is situated in the Civil Hospital campus in Asarwa, Ahmedabad. The Civil Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Asia, providing a wide range of medical services and serving as a teaching hospital for the students of B.J. Medical College.
Academics[edit | edit source]
B.J. Medical College offers undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD/MS), and super-specialty courses (DM/MCh) in various medical disciplines. The college has a well-structured curriculum that includes theoretical knowledge, practical training, and clinical exposure.
Undergraduate Courses[edit | edit source]
Postgraduate Courses[edit | edit source]
Super-specialty Courses[edit | edit source]
Departments[edit | edit source]
The college has various departments, each specializing in different fields of medicine. Some of the key departments include:
- Department of Anatomy
- Department of Physiology
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Pharmacology
- Department of Pathology
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Forensic Medicine
- Department of Community Medicine
- Department of General Medicine
- Department of General Surgery
- Department of Pediatrics
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Department of Orthopedics
- Department of Ophthalmology
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology
- Department of Dermatology
- Department of Psychiatry
- Department of Radiology
- Department of Anesthesiology
Research[edit | edit source]
B.J. Medical College is actively involved in medical research. The college has several research projects funded by national and international agencies. The faculty and students regularly publish research papers in reputed medical journals.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
The college has produced many distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions to the field of medicine. Some of the notable alumni include:
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Gujarat University
- Medical Council of India
- Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad
- List of medical colleges in India
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External Links[edit | edit source]
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