Kasturba Medical College

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), is a medical college based in Manipal, Udupi District Karnataka, India.In fact they are two separate medical colleges run by same T.M.A foundation( formerly General Academy of Education ).

Established by Dr T.M.A. Pai on 30th June 1953, KMC was the first private sector medical college in India. The college started with only the pre-clinical section at Manipal and the students had to go to Mangalore for their clinical training. But with the clinical program having commenced at Manipal in 1969 with the setting up of Kasturba Hospital, it became a full-fledged independent college. And Mangalore also got a full-fledged branch.

KMC ranks among the top 10 medical colleges in India today. Students from 44 countries have graduated from KMC, and the medical degree (MBBS) is recognized worldwide, including by the General Medical Council and ECFMG. Previously, KMC was under the purview of the Mangalore University. In 1993, the Government of India granted Deemed University status to Manipal University (formerly known as MAHE) which saw KMC coming under its wing.

Courses Offered by Kasturba Medical College, Manipal: MBBS, B Sc Biotechnology, MD, MS, PG Diploma, DM, M Ch, M S c, M Phil, PhD

KMC has exchange programs with Loma Linda University, USA, Operation Eye Sight Universal, Canada, Tay Side University, Dundee and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.

Accreditation
The Medical Council of India granted recognition in 1958 with the first graduating batch of KMC. Recognition by the General Medical Council of Great Britain and the Malaysian Medical Council soon followed.

Today Manipal University (of which KMC is a constituent college) degrees are recognized in all countries. The physical facilities for research work and student amenities have been steadily developed over the years. Today the 200 acre campus provides one of the finest environments for study in south Asia.

The anatomy museum of KMC is one of the largest in the world.

Karnataka

 * Manipal
 * Kasturba Hospital
 * Shirdi Sai Baba Cancer Hospital


 * Mangalore
 * KMC Hospital, Attavar
 * Manipal Hospital, Ambedkar Circle


 * Udupi
 * Dr TMA Pai Hospital
 * Udupi Government Hospital


 * Karkala
 * TMA Pai Rotary Club Hospital

Goa

 * Manipal Goa Cancer and General Hospital

Sister Medical Colleges
Also under Manipal University, these colleges share a strong relationship with KMC Manipal.
 * Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
 * Melaka Manipal Medical College, Malaysia

Contact Information
Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Madhav Nagar, Manipal-576104, Karnataka, INDIA. Phone: +91 820 2571201 - 2571230 Fax: +91 820 2571927, 2570061, 2570062