Government Medical College, Patiala

Government Medical College, Patiala

Establishment: 1953
Type: Government
MBBS Seats: 250
Government Medical College, Patiala, is the second-oldest medical college in the state of Punjab, in India.
Government Medical College, Patiala was proposed in October 1951 by the Patiala and East Punjab States Union government, under the First Five-Year Plan. The first batch was started on 29 September 1953.
The college consists of an administrative block and self-contained blocks for the basic clinical departments. The college maintains a library, computer centre and a reading room for the use of students and staff members.
The college famous in India as GOMCO is affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot (Punjab) for MBBS, BDS and various other courses. The Facilities for postgraduate training leading to MD/MS degrees exist in almost all the basic and clinical subjects.
There are three hostels, two for girls and one for boys.

COURSES OFFERED

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (5½ years course including 1-year internship) 250 seats
Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing)
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory technology (B.Sc.MLT)
Bachelor of Science in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry (B.Sc. Medical)
Master of Science in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry (M.Sc. Medical)
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma.)
Diploma in Medical Laboratory technology (DMLT)
Diploma in Radiography (DR)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Average Bed Occupancy: 82.27