Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Latin: Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae; abbreviated in many ways, most commonly MBBS, but also MB ChB, BMBS, MB BCh, MB BChir), is the primary medical degree awarded by medical schools in countries that follow the tradition of the United Kingdom. The historical degree nomenclature states that they are two separate undergraduate degrees. In practice, however, they are usually combined as one and conferred together, and may also be awarded at graduate-level medical schools.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), is a professional degree in medical science. A person holding the MBBS degree becomes a certified medical practitioner. The duration of MBBS course is five years and six months including one year of rotational internship at hospitals, health centres, and health camps organised by non-profit organisations (NGOs). MBBS course syllabus includes studies on anatomy, pharmacology, pathology as well as community health & medicine, paediatrics, and surgery. The syllabus, prescribed in such a way that MBBS degree holders can choose a specialisation for further majoring and practising medicine. The career specialisations for MBBS students are Nephrology, Cardiology, Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Organ Transplant, Endocrine, and General Surgery, etc.
Azeezia Medical College Hospital, the well-acclaimed health enterprise and one of the leading healthcare systems in Kerala, assures comprehensive health care services with a global standard. The 540-bedded multi-specialty hospital is renowned for its excellent medical expertise, nursing care and quality diagnostic services.The hospital provides treatment on various specialties such as Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Anaesthesiology, Radiology and Emergency Servises, laparoscopic surgery.
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) named after Blessed Virgin Mary, is a multidisciplinary medical network of pedagogical, therapeutic, research and outreach programmes. AIMS traces its origin to Amala Cancer Hospital which was started in 1978. It is managed by the Devamatha Province of CMI Congregation founded by St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara.
Located at Thodupuzha, Kerala, Al-Azhar Medical College & Super Specialty Hospital is a centre of excellence in the heart of Idukki district. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, highly qualified doctors and a variety of medical services, Al-Azhar offers world-class care to all patients. Al-Azhar Medical College, began under the aegis of Noorul Islam Trust, has 12 other sister institutions all located at Thodupuzha. The campus is an ideal place to nurture experiential learning and master the art of medicine.