Established in 1923, Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam is one of the earliest medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh and can be considered as one of the oldest colleges in India. Ever since from the day of establishment, the college has always been able to achieve national acknowledgment as a center of excellence in higher education for medical science. The 'medical school' was initially associated with the Madras University, but now the medical college has been associated with King George Hospital (KGH), along with a number of other regional hospitals.
Having started with just 32 students, Andhra Medical College has come a long way, with the strength of students now up to 150 under-graduates, 164 post-graduates and 8 super-specialty trainees. The colleges offers several Para-medical and health related courses under NTR Health University. AMC students have not only been triumphant nationally, but also globally. The college offers a wide range of diploma courses in medical science as well. Their talent has not been limited to academics, but also co-curricular, cultural and social activities.
Affiliated to: NTR University of Health Sciences
Courses:
Undergraduate:
The college offers the following undergraduate programme:
• MBBSPost Graduate Diploma:
The college offers the following PG diploma courses:
PG Diploma (Anesthesia)PG Diploma (Child Health)PG Diploma (Dermatology)
PG Diploma (Obstetrics & Gynecology)PG Diploma (Ophthalmology)PG Diploma (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)PG Diploma (Psychological Medicine)PG Diploma (Public Health)PG Diploma (Radio Therapy)PG Diploma (Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases)Post Graduate:
The college offers the following postgraduate programmes:
• MDMD (Anaesthesiology)MD (Anatomy)MD (Biochemistry)MD (Community Medicine)MD (Dermatology, Venerology & Leprosy)MD (Forensic Medicine)MD (General Medicine)MD (Microbiology)MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology)MD (Ophthalmology)MD (Paediatrics)MD (Pathology)MD (Pharmacology)MD (Physiology)MD (Psychiatry)MD (TB & Respiratory Diseases)• MS
MS (Anatomy)MS (E.N.T)MS (General Surgery)MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)MS (Ophthalmology)MS (Orthopaedics)Doctorate:
The college offers the following doctorate programme:
DM (Gastroenterology)DM (Nephrology)DM (Neurology)• M. Ch
M. Ch (Neurosurgery)M. Ch (Urology)• Ph.D
Eligibility:
Undergraduate:
Candidate should not only get at least 50% marks in aggregate in physics, chemistry and biology in the qualifying exam, but also secure not less than 50% in each subject in the entrance test.
Post Graduate Diploma:
Graduation in relevant stream is mandatory to be eligible for these programmes.
Post Graduate:
Candidates who have MBBS degree, which is recognized by the Medical Council of India and have completed internship on or before the specified date are eligible to apply, with the fulfillment of the conditions.
Candidates who are already pursuing post graduation, Degree or Diploma level shall not be permitted to appear for Entrance Test, unless they withdraw from the course by remitting the bond amount and stipend, drawn up to that date, before submitting the application form. Such candidates shall have to submit a certificate issued by the Head of the institution, along with the application form.
Admission Procedure:
Undergraduate:
Admission is done on the basis of the merit obtained by the candidate in the entrance exam and interview.
Entrance Test: EAMCET Exam
Post Graduate:
The candidate will be given admission on the basis of his/her performance in the entrance test(EAMCET).
Post Graduate Diploma:
The candidate will be given admission on the basis of his/her performance in the qualifying exam.
Facilities:
- Super Specialty Unit
- Hostels
- TT Table
- Library
- Laboratories
