About Our College
The Emblem
The Caduceus – symbol of Medicine/healing, Short staff entwined by two serpents, Surrounded by wings (was carried by Hermes – Greek mythology).
The two hands at the sides symbolizes healing/caring hands of Medical Professional
Students
Patients Trated
Alumini
Our Vision and Mission
Any treatment involves these four orders
Our aim is to build Morally Correct Medical Professionals with deeply respectful attitude, viewing challenges as learning opportunities
VISION
To be a leading institution recognized for academic excellence, innovative research, and transformative education that empowers students to become global leaders. Also, to make a lasting impact on society and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and human progress through our dedication to academic rigor, research, and community engagement
Message From Dean
Welcome to Omandurar Medical College, an institution dedicated to excellence in medical education, research, and patient care. As Dean, I am proud to lead a community of passionate educators, skilled practitioners, and motivated students who are committed to shaping the future of healthcare.
- DR.A.ARAVIND MD.,DM (MGE)
DEAN
History and Highlights
Government Medical College & Hospital, Omandurar
Government Estate is the first Government Medical
College in Chennai District after the Colonial British Era.
Our college was established in 2015 as a public educational institute, by the State Government of Tamil Nadu to provide higher & quality education to build a career in the field of Medical Sciences. It was approved and recognized by the reputed National Medical Council of India (NMC) and is affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai
The Campus
- Our Omandurar Government Estate is located in the heart of the capital city of Chennai, a few hundred meters from Marina Beach, along the Bay of Bengal.
- It is flanked by famous & historical landmarks likeChepauk M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Kalaivanar Arangam, New State Guest House, Tamil Nadu Tourism Department and several monuments of Triplicane.
- The college is easily accessible by all modes of land transports. The Government Estate Metro Station, Chepauk MRTS Railway Station, Government Estate Bus Stand are within a vicinity of 1 km.
- The Medical College & Hospital functioning from the B - Block of Government Omandurar Estate, Wallajah road, Triplicane, Chennai -2 spreads over 78,849 sq. meter. with seven Tower buildings. The hospital functions from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Towers, the Medical college from 4th and 5th Towers. The 6th and 7th Towers houses women’s and men’s hostel along with faculty quarters.
Academics and medical education
“Medical education does not exist to provide students with a way of making a living, but to ensure the health of the community”
– Rudolf Virchow
The college since its inception in 2015 admits 100 MBBS Undergraduate students per year and has expanded to various speciality Postgraduate courses – MD / MS in fields of Internal Medicine, Paediatric Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, with other paramedical courses like DMLT, DRDT, B.Sc-Physician Assistant, certificate courses for Anaesthesia technicians and Theatre technicians. As per NMC guidelines,competency based under graduate curriculum is implemented providing high standard, quality medical professional education to develop a compassionate, analytical, skillful medical graduate to deliver health care needs of the community.
The various departments in this college which integrate together to impart medical education (as per NMC norms from 2024)
1st professional year (12 Months)
– Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
2nd professional year (12 Months)
– Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology
3rd – professional year – Part I (12 Months)
– Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Community Medicine & Electives
3rd – professional year – Part II (18 months)
– General Medicine, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Respiratory Medicine, General Surgery including Orthopaedics, Dentistry, Anaesthesiology, Radiodiagnosis, Oto-Rhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Our aim is to build Morally Correct Medical Professionals with deeply respectful attitude, viewing challenges as learning opportunities