Our institution has its own legacy for 390 years, our hospital was established in 1664 during the period of East India Company and the Medical College was established in 1835. Our Institution remains as one of the oldest Medical Colleges in Asia and always stood for excellence, innovation, and community. Our college is a vibrant community of learners, educators, and professionals dedicated to excellence in education and research.
I am proud to announce that we have our unique high-end advanced Bone-marrow Transplant unit and have achieved the highest number of 100 transplants with 30 children beneficiaries. Yet more unique services at its best are 24-hours-chestpain-clinic that has diagnosed patients in the golden hour saving lives, successful organ transplant team who have achieved the highest 26 successful retrievals and organ transplants.
As our future mission, we are moving towards establishing the transplants of lung, pancreas and small intestine. These milestones are a testament to the dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff, nurses and students. We strongly emphasize the importance of comprehensive care in teamwork, empowered clinical skills and patient-centered, timely, safe, efficient, equitable delivery of our services.
Together, we continue to uphold the standards of excellence that defines our institution. We strive to provide an enriching and inclusive environment that fosters developing leadership qualities, intellectual growth, critical thinking, and creativity. Our commitment to academic excellence is complemented by a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. We believe in nurturing not just knowledgeable individuals, and excellent doctors, but responsible global citizens.
While celebrating our successes, we also acknowledge the challenges we have encountered and I am pleased to report that we actively addressed all with strategic plans and collaborative efforts.
To our patients:
Our Institution is intertwined with the stories of resilience, hope, and healing that each patient brings through our doors. Whether you have sought routine medical care, faced a challenging diagnosis or embraced the path to recovery, your presence is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Your experiences shape the education of our future healthcare professionals, and your continual feedback would guide us in our pursuit of excellence.
To our students:
As aspiring physicians, nurses, researchers, and healthcare leaders, you are the heart and soul of our academic community. We are committed to providing you with an exceptional education that goes beyond traditional boundaries. Our faculty, who are leaders in their respective fields, are dedicated to fostering an environment of academic rigor, research excellence, and innovation.
Their knowledge, experience and innovative approaches to teaching has contributed significantly to the growth and success of our students. Our Medical Education Unit that has become the Nodal Centre is dedicated to impart training of faculty from 17 colleges and fosters in implementing the NMC mandates.
Through cutting-edge curriculum and hands-on experiences, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the evolving challenges of healthcare. We have created adequate platforms in extracurricular activities like Genesis-UG conference, Encierro for sports, culturals, Tamil-Mandram, Eco club, Literary club, etc. for boosting their inner talents with an aim to bring-in a positive growth mindset amongst them.
We have a strong 76 years old National Cadet Corps unit and 35 years old National Societal Services unit which fosters the patriotism, Unity and Discipline.
To our faculty:
I want to express my sincere gratitude to our incredible faculty, dedicated staff, talented students, nursing and the supportive community. Their contributions have been invaluable and they are the driving force behind our commitment to excellence.
I am inspired by the collective passion that defines our institution. Together, we form a community that is at the forefront of advancing medical education and healthcare practices.
As you navigate through our website, I encourage you to explore the myriad opportunities that our Institute has to offer. Whether you are a prospective student, a current member of our community, or an alumnus, we are here to support your academic and personal journey.
We want our Institute to be the No.1 Institute in the Nation and all the poor-needy people of the state should receive the highest quality of healthcare services at free-of-cost.
As we move forward, I encourage each one of you to actively participate in our shared mission. Your ideas, enthusiasm, and support are vital to our success. Let us continue to inspire, learn, collaborate, innovate, and make a lasting impact to the world.
Together, we will embark on this exciting journey towards a brighter future. In conclusion, I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for our Institution. With a strong foundation and a community that is second to none, I am confident that we will achieve even greater heights.
Thank you for your unwavering support, and I look forward to the journey ahead.
Warm regards,
Dr. K. Shantharaman MD
Dean,
Madras Medical College, Chennai
