Sree Gokulam Medical College Trust & Research Foundation, Trivandrum
Sree Gokulam Medical College is the brainchild of our Chairman, Sree Gokulam Gopalan, a multifaceted, inspiring visionary and a philanthropic entrepreneur, recognised as one of the brightest luminaries in the contemporary business world.
Understanding the relevance of education and the significance of health, specially in the rural underserved areas, he undertook establishing this institution in Venjaramoodu in the year 2004.
Since then, this institution has educated thousands of aspiring medical, nursing and paramedical students by nurturing them into globally competent practitioners and personnel; helped innumerable patients by providing quality health care; generated fulfilling employment for hundreds of workforce - both local & distant; and served the local community by providing avenues for development in the fields of health and commerce. His timeless vision aims at elevating this esteemed institution to an Advanced Research Centre and ultimately to a Medical University par excellence.
Translating the vision of our Chairman into reality defines the dedicated efforts of our Director, Dr. K K Manojan. As a brilliant academic and healthcare administrator, he not only leads from the front, but believes in participatory approach and carrying his entire team of Gokulam forward. As an eminent professional, he not only understands the intricacies of developing this institution, but his decisions are directed to ensure compassionate, quality healthcare to our patients and a high standard of medical education for our students. Since its inception, he has left no stone unturned in steering this institution to greater heights through his forward-thinking leadership and has set himself as a role model by inspiring both students and faculty alike.
Sree Gokulam Medical College & Research Foundation (SGMC&RF) was established in 2004 on a picturesque, verdant campus spread over 40 acres. It is managed by the Foundation of Non-Resident Indians Trust with the vision to emerge as a centre of excellence and set new standards in medical education, healthcare delivery and meaningful medical research. The college is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences. Medical college hospital was established in 2004 with a vision to provide quality health care at an affordable cost to all the sections of our society. His Excellency, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, the then Honourable President of India, visited our campus in December 2005 and dedicated this institution to the nation.
M.B.B.S.
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.
MD - Anaesthesiology
The purpose of PG education is to create specialists who would provide high quality health care and advance the cause of science through research & training. A post graduate specialist having undergone the required training in anesthesiology should be able to recognize the health needs of the community. He or she should be competent to handle effectively medical problems and should be aware of the recent advances pertaining to his/her specialty. She/he should be highly competent anesthesiologist with broad range of skills that will enable him/her to practice anesthesiology independently. The PG student should also acquire the basic skills in teaching of medical/para-medical students. She/he is also expected to know the principles of research methodology and modes of consulting library. She/he should attend conferences, workshops and CMEs regularly to upgrade his/her knowledge. The purpose of this document is to provide teachers and learners illustrative guidelines to achieve defined outcomes through learning and assessment. This document was prepared by various subject-content specialists. The Reconciliation Board of the Academic Committee has attempted to render uniformity without compromise to purpose and content of the document. Compromise in purity of syntax has been made in order to preserve the purpose and content. This has necessitated retention of “domains of learning” under the heading “competencies”
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