About CMC
Coimbatore Medical College is one of the leading government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in Avinashi Road in the city of Coimbatore,TamilNadu ,India , about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Coimbatore International Airport. The college was established in 1966 after G D Naidu, a scientist from an industrial family of the city, donated the 153 acres of land to the Tamil Nadu state government under the Chief Minister K. Kamaraj. The college is attached to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) CMCH is located on Trichy Road near Lanka Corner and was established in 1909 during the British Raj
20,000+
undergraduate and graduate students
38+
Departments
47+
Courses Offered from CMC
Establishment of the Medical College
1966: Coimbatore Medical College was founded following a generous donation of 153 acres of land by G. D. Naidu, a pioneering scientist and industrialist. The land was donated to the Government of Tamil Nadu during the leadership of Chief Minister K. Kamaraj.
24 November 1969: The Directorate of Medical Education officially took over the hospital, which was subsequently renamed Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH).
A landmark moment in Tamil Nadu’s medical education history, made possible by visionaries and committed public leadership.
Origins of Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH)
1908: Foundation stone laid by Lord Ampthill, Governor of Madras.
14 July 1909: Official inauguration of the hospital.
1 April 1912: Administration taken over by the Madras Government from the Coimbatore Municipality.
13 August 1959: Golden Jubilee celebrated, with attendance by Sri Bishnuram Medhi, Governor of Madras.
Over a century of dedicated service in public healthcare and medical education.
Ranked 3rd
Since
Specialty
Mission and Vission
Leaders in Medical Education
Dedicated faculty, skill labs, research units, and student-friendly infrastructure.
Excellence in Healing
A hub for critical care, specialty treatments, and organ donation excellence.
Driven by Innovation and Technology
- Integration of latest medical technology in routine care.
- State-of-the-art diagnostic tools and management strategies.
Speciality in hospital
Our commitment to provide service in nephrology, urology, blood bank with plasmapheresis unit, laboratory, pharmacy, casualty, ICU, NICU, PICU, SICU, labour ICU.
As the Medical Superintendent of Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, I extend my warmest greetings to all students and staff. Our hospital is not just a place for treatment but a center of learning, innovation, and compassionate care. I encourage you to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, empathy, and teamwork as you serve our patients. Together, let us strive to advance healthcare excellence and make a meaningful impact on the community we serve.
Dr. Kannadasan Ramadas
Medical Superintendent
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