Thanjavur Medical College (TMC) is a medical college in Tamil Nadu, India. The college is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai.
Thanjavur Medical College (TMC) is a medical college in Tamil Nadu, India. The college is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai. Thanjavur Medical College is one of the oldest medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. It caters to the medical needs of districts of Thanjavur, Ariyalur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Perambalur and Pudukkottai. Thanjavur Medical College is established & operated by Government of Tamil Nadu through Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education.
The foundation stone for the medical college building was laid in 1958 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then-president of India. It was first intended to be started at the Raja Mirasdars Hospital premises. Later at the behest of Kamarajar, the Chief Minister of Madras and as requested by M.L.A. Parisutha Nadar, it was shifted to the present Medical College premises.
The Thanjavur Medical College Hospital (TMCH) and the Raja Mirasdar Hospital are affiliated to the college. Hostel Fleming is the biggest hostel in TMC and is on the eastern edge of the campus. Well-trained faculty members can guide students effectively and contribute to the overall academic environment. The Class rooms are equipped with modern facilities for lectures, demonstrations, and practical sessions. The comfortable and spacious classrooms create a conducive learning environment. Hostel Paradise and House of Lords are the other two hostel for men. Hostel Skylark and Hostel Paragon are the women's Hostel. The CRRI or House Surgeon's Hostels are for men and women.
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