Anna Medical College

Anna Medical College (pronunciation: /ˈænə/ /ˈmɛdɪkəl/ /kəˈlɛdʒ/) is a renowned institution for medical education and research. The college is named after the late Dr. C.N. Annadurai, a prominent Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Etymology

The name "Anna" is derived from the Tamil word "Anna" which means "elder brother". It is a term of respect used in Tamil Nadu, the state where the college is located. The term "Medical College" is derived from the Latin words "medicus" which means "doctor" and "collegium" which means "community" or "society".

History

Anna Medical College was established in the year 1982 with the aim of providing quality medical education and research opportunities to students from all over the world. The college is affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and is recognized by the Medical Council of India.

Courses Offered

Anna Medical College offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in various fields of medicine. The college offers Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs.

Facilities

The college has state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research. It has well-equipped laboratories, a library with a vast collection of medical books and journals, and a hospital for clinical training.

Notable Alumni

Many alumni of Anna Medical College have made significant contributions to the field of medicine. Some of the notable alumni include Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India and a renowned scientist, and Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, founder of the Apollo Hospitals group.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Anna Medical College
Wikipedia's article - Anna Medical College

This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.

Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski

Anna Medical College