The Government Medical College, Srikakulam (formerly known as Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences) is a medical college located in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is affiliated to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. It is one of the two government medical colleges in Uttarandhra region.
History The institute was inaugurated by then Chief Minister Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhar Reddy. The name Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam has been converted to Government Medical College, Srikakulam. Hence the post of 'Director' has been changed to 'Principal'.
Departments The Government Medical College, Srikakulam hosts a diverse range of departments as per NMC requirements, categorized into Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical disciplines. These departments are designed to deliver medical education, training, and patient care.
+ Departments at GMC Srikakulam Category Departments Pre-Clinical Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry Para-Clinical Pharmacology Pathology Microbiology Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Community Medicine Clinical General Medicine General Surgery Pediatrics Obstetrics and Gynecology Orthopedics Ophthalmology Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy Psychiatry Anesthesiology Radiology Super-Specialty Cardiology Neurology Nephrology
Campus + Campus Overview of Government Medical College, Srikakulam Feature Description Location Located in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, with good connectivity to nearby areas. Academic Facilities Academic block with lecture halls, seminar rooms, and advanced laboratories. Teaching Hospital Multi-specialty hospital providing healthcare services and clinical training for students. Library Well-stocked library with books, journals, and digital resources for research. Hostels Separate hostels for male and female students with dining and recreational facilities. Sports & Recreation Sports grounds, indoor game areas, and a gymnasium for students. Auditorium Fully equipped auditorium for seminars, conferences, and cultural events. Amenities Cafeteria, bank, ATMs, and medical store on campus. Environmental Initiatives Eco-friendly measures like rainwater harvesting, solar energy, and waste management systems. Community Services Health camps and awareness programs for rural and underserved areas. Future Plans Expansion of research facilities, hospital capacity, and academic infrastructure.
Intake
The institute initially started with an intake capacity of 100 (MBBS seats). It was increased to 150 in year 2019 and then 200 from the academic year 2024-25. It also began planning to start PG courses with an intake of 11 from the academic year 2019-20.
These are the batch names of the college from 2008 onwards.
Academic YearName of the BatchNo. Of students 2008 Serene Stalwarts 100 2009 Celestial Annexers 100 2010 Xeneaver Staunches 100 2011 Relagicans Genegens 100 2012 Elixir Excelsiors 100 2013 Ryzentronz Veronicans 100 2014 Zenolant Xantronz 100 2015 Adroit Zenforians 100 2016 Troezianz Dravencores 100 2017 Xorticanz Thersanders 100 2018 Sanatores Krenoviantz 100 2019 Invictus Zeustallions 150 2020 Zentaurianz Curanderos 150 2021 Spartan Rovenzers 150 2022 Alessandros winxiderz 150 2023 Zavian Salvatores 150 2024 Exorian Dravergonz 200
References
http://dme.ap.nic.in/nodaldme/first_regulations_g.o.__memo.html
External links GMC Srikakulam