Kasturba Medical College (KMC) is a prominent institution of medical education located in Karnataka, India. It encompasses two campuses: KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore.

History

Establishment: KMC was founded on June 30, 1953, by T.M.A. Pai. Initially, it functioned as a single institution with the pre-clinical section at Manipal and clinical training at Wenlock District Hospital in Mangalore. The first batch of students arrived in Mangalore in 1955 for clinical training

Separation and Growth: In 1969, the clinical program began at Manipal with the establishment of Kasturba Hospital. Eventually, the colleges separated, each developing its own pre-clinical and clinical sections. KMC Mangalore became India's first medical institution established as a public-private partnership

Affiliations: Over the years, KMC was affiliated with several universities: Karnatak University (1953-1964), Mysore University (1965-1980), and Mangalore University (1981-1992). In 1993, it gained deemed university status as part of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Campus and Facilities

Location: Both campuses are located in Karnataka. Manipal is a hillock in coastal Karnataka, 63 km north of Mangalore and 8 km east of the Arabian Sea 3.

Facilities: KMC boasts a range of facilities including Kasturba Hospital in Manipal, a 2032-bedded super-specialty hospital, and affiliations with various government hospitals in Mangalore

Academic Programs

KMC offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses:

Undergraduate Programs: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), UG Electives 2.

Postgraduate Programs: Master of Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, MSc, MD/MS Integrated PhD, and various fellowships (e.g., Geriatric Medicine, Interventional Radiology) 2.

Notable Alumni and Faculty

KMC has produced numerous notable medical professionals, including:

Dr. Devi Shetty: Renowned cardiac surgeon and founder of Narayana Health

Dr. Raghu Ram Pillarisetti: Breast cancer surgeon and recipient of multiple prestigious awards

Dr. Kamala Selvaraj: Pioneering obstetrician and gynecologist in IVF

Achievements

KMC is recognized for its high standards in medical education and research, consistently ranking among the top medical colleges in India. It has a diverse student body with graduates from over 56 countries