Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore is a well renowned and established institution in the country. Since its start in the year 1966, the college has emerged as the premier institution in the state to provide an accessible, affordable, high quality, comprehensive health and development system that meets the needs of the people of Coimbatore and its neighbouring districts. Coimbatore Medical College is situated in the western region of Tamilnadu- Coimbatore, Also known as Manchester of the South. The college is developing into a temple of knowledge with eminent teachers, quality infra structure and adequate clinical materials. Over the years, the college has stood the test of time and is progressing steadily by offering various undergraduate, post graduate super-speciality and paramedical courses that serves the poor, needy and meritorious students. I foresee a great future for the college and hope that one day it will emerge as a premier medical institution in the country. For the purpose of information about the progress made so far by the college and its future plans to expand the medical education and health care services, the college is launching its own website.

Location

The college is located on Avinashi road, one of the arterial roads in Coimbatore city and about 5 km from Coimbatore International Airport. The college is just opposite to Coimbatore Institute of Technology and near to The Jenney Club. This part of the city has a concentration of colleges and hospitals.

The Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, which is located on Trichy road near Lanka corner, about 1 km from Coimbatore Junction, was established in 1909 during the British Raj.

Accreditation and affiliates

Coimbatore Medical College Hospital located on Trichy Road was built in 1909

The Government Headquarters Hospital near the Coimbatore Railway Junction is attached to the college and has been converted to a teaching medical institution. The college was affiliated to Madras University and later was transferred to Bharathiar University. Subsequently it was affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

Facilities

The college has 30 departments with libraries and medical laboratories.Second entranceCoimbatore medical collegeMain entranceMen’s hostel

Courses

The college offers Preclinical courses and Elective Postings, the main course being the MBBS.

• Degree Courses: MD General Medicine
• MS Courses: MS General Surgery
• Diploma Courses: DGO, DCh, DA, DRDT
• MCh Courses: MCh Paediatric Surgery
• Para Medical Courses: Diploma in Nursing, Diploma in Pharmacy.