The Madras Medical school was established in 1835 and later in 1850 became Madras Medical College. The historic seminar hall complex was built during this time. At that time, the complex housed the Dean’s office, administrative block, common hall for several departments.
The seminar hall was renovated in the year 1965. It occupies pride of honour in the MMC buildings for holding conferences in which eminent speakers across the country and world participate. Scientific and ethical committees are regularly conducted in this hall. It is also the place where monthly clinical society meetings are conducted which brings out the newer talents of young doctors.
The Madras Medical school was established in 1835 and later in 1850 became Madras Medical College. The historic seminar hall complex was built during this time. At that time, the complex housed the Dean’s office, administrative block, common hall for several departments.
The seminar hall was renovated in the year 1965. It occupies pride of honour in the MMC buildings for holding conferences in which eminent speakers across the country and world participate. Scientific and ethical committees are regularly conducted in this hall. It is also the place where monthly clinical society meetings are conducted which brings out the newer talents of young doctors.
The outpatient services of MTM Clinic function at the ground floor, Tower-3, RGGGH.
Institute of Nephrology provides comprehensive kidney care. Round the clock haemodialysis facility is available. Every month, about 3,200-- 3500 haemodialysis treatment is offered.
Pharmacovigilance center, the ADR Monitoring Center (AMC) at Institute of Pharmacology, Madras Medical College, Chennai was started in November, 2010 under Pharmacovigilance Program of India (PvPI) with an aim to ensure patient safety by detecting, monitoring and preventing the Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) & also to promote rational use of medicines.
ADR monitoring centre collects the ADR reports from different departments regularly and submits them online through VIGIFLOW (online safety data management system) to the National Coordination Centre (NCC), Pharmacovigilance Programme of India, Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC) after the causality assessment of each ADR report. An average of 70-80 ADR reports per month will be submitted to the NCC. Regular training programs on Pharmacovigilance are being organized for Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, MBBS students, M.Pharm & B.Pharm students, BDS students and B.Sc. Nusring students and patients.
In August 2021, our AMC has been upgraded as Regional Training Centre (RTC) under PvPI for Tamil Nadu region. Since then, one Advanced level Training (ALT) & one CME in Pharmacovigilance is being organized every year for other ADR monitoring centers under PvPI in Tamil Nadu region. We are also actively involved in enrollment of other medical institutions as new AMCs under PvPI (GMC-Thiruvallur, GMC- Kallakurichi, GMC-Krishnagiri, Vels Medical College & Hospital, GMC-Omandurar. We conduct sensitization programs during the “National Pharmacovigilance Week” celebrations from 17th to 23rd September every year since 2021.
Autonomic Nervous System Labarotary was started at the Institute of Neurology, Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital at a cost of Rs. 1.30 crore under the CSR initiative with funding from M/S Infosysis . This Lab was inaugurated on the 11th of August 2023 by Our Honourable Minister for Health and Family Welfare. This Lab is the first of its kind which has been instituted in the Government Institution in Our State.
This lab contains equipments which will measure the following parameters.
The symptoms of dysfunction of Autonomic Nervous System include Palpitations, Tachycardia, Bradycardia, Excessive or absent sweating, Sleep disturbances, Postural Dizziness, Syncope, Gastrointestinal motility disorders like Diarrhoea, Bladder and Bowel disturbances and Sexual disturbances, and disorders of body Temperature regulation.
Autonomic Nervous System is affected in Various Neurological Conditions like Parkinsons Disease, Multiple System Atrophy, Pure Autonomic Failure, Guillain Bare Syndrome and in various Peripheral Neuropathies and in General Medical Conditions Like Diabetes Mellitus, Various Endocrine disorders, and some drugs. Elderly individuals have dysfunction of the Autonomic Nervous system due to various reasons.
The recognition and evaluation of the symptoms of Autonomic Dysfunction is important especially in elderly individuals and in patients with Diabetes. The Autonomic Nervous System Lab is useful for the identification and evaluation and early management of Autonomic Dysfunction in these disorders thereby improving the outcome and quality of life in affected patients.
1. The state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator machine (LINAC) with the latest facilities is available in the Department of Radiation Oncology at our esteemed institution.
2. Through LINAC, we provide conformal radiation treatment modalities like:
3. We also treat patients using advanced techniques such as:
These are executed with minimal toxicity to normal structures and high efficacy against tumors.
4. Poor and needy cancer patients are benefitted by access to these advanced treatments.
5. Pediatric cancer patients are also being treated effectively in our department.
Our Madras medical college & Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital is the first hospital in India to start chest pain clinic to provide zero delay care to triage and treat patients presenting with chest pain.
It was inaugurated by our Hon'ble Health Minister Mr.Ma.Subramaniyam , The Health secretary and The Dean on 10th March 2022 in Tower block II ground floor near ED place (TAEI). The clinic operates 24 hours/ 7 days and is staffed by a cardiology resident and a staff nurse. Consultant opinion is available if required.
All patients will have a consultation, clinical examination, resting 12-lead electrocardiogram, echocardiography and blood drawn for markers of acute myocardial necrosis (CK and CKMB activity, Myoglobin, and cTnT).
Battery car with oxygen support (Transport of high risk patients to Coronary Care Unit in Cardiology department)
A total of 6237 patients were attended the chest pain clinic from the initiation to the completion of one year i.e., from 10th March 2022 to 30th March 2023. A total of 6237 patients (4163 males and 2074 females were clinically evaluated. Patients most likely to be referred to the clinic were people with chest pain both cardiac as well non cardiac were diagnosed. One goal of the clinic was to decrease the time delay of patients with emergency need.
The provision of a chest pain clinic reduce the hospitalization of patients with benign non cardiac chest pain whilst facilitating the identification of those patients with acute coronary syndrome requiring in patient care. A specialist cardiology opinion combined with the resources of chest pain service would appear to have a higher diagnostic yield for ischemic heart disease.
The provision of chest pain clinic service not only provides a firm diagnosis of cardiac and non cardiac chest pain with less equivocation, but also more readily identifies those patients with ischemic cardiac pain.
Institute of Nephrology provides comprehensive kidney care. Round the clock haemodialysis facility is available. Every month, about 3,200-- 3500 haemodialysis treatment is offered. etch.
Organ donation is a noble act. In recognition of the supreme sacrifice, the deceased organ donor is accorded honour walk. After organ retrieval, the mortal remains of the donor will be moved in a procession with a huge gathering of hospital staff, faculty and students paying homage , standing in two rows for a long stretch.
Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) of Madras Medical College (MMC) commenced on 01.01.2014. The initiation of research studies began on 01.04.2015.
Funded by:
Department of Health Research (DHR),
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Government of India.
Details of High End Multidisciplinary Research Activities:
Participation in three national registries funded by ICMR.
27 Publications have been accomplished by MRU, MMC in International and National Journals.
Madras medical college and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital is one of the oldest premier educational institutions in India and Asia.
It was foundedin 1835 and the campus has many lustrous greenery which stands testimony to its old heritage. In the top of the list is the Baobab tree which is one of the oldest tress to be planted in the campus. It is a deciduous succulent tree which has its origin from the African continent. Its speciality is to conserve water in its huge bark and bear fruit in dry season. It can reach upto 100 feet long with all parts of the tree having medicinal uses such as an antipyretic,antiparasitic,refreshment for diarrhoea and dysentery and also to treat gingivitis.
Next in the scenery is the big Banyan tree which is a symbol of fertilitity,life and resurrection.
It spreads its roots downwards to grow in nearby places . the banyan has many ayurvedic uses such as a tonic,atringent and application over ulcers.
The shade provided by these trees is also accentuated by the spiritual aura of the peepal trees which hasthe famous association with the enlightenment of Buddha.The landscape is overcome only by the fresh air and the much needed shade provided by these flora of nature.
24x7 available facility in 201 Greenzone headed by the senior-most biochemist and 4 lab technicians.
Available tests:
These tests are performed for polytrauma patients and patients taken to EOT. This lab also supports various ICUs and EOT. On average, 200-250 samples are processed daily. Funds are generated through NK 48 Insurance.
A pneumatic shoot facility is also available to send vital blood investigations to the main central laboratory.
Started in 2021 with support from the World Bank, TNHSP, and NHM, the online Trauma Registry allows patient tracking from pickup point to discharge across hospitals in Tamil Nadu. It includes pre-arrival intimation features.
30 multipara monitors and defibrillators were sponsored through the Global Grant by Rotary International to enhance emergency care readiness.
This ultrasound machine is available in the Emergency Department and used for procedures such as:
Mobile X-ray facilities are available for critically ill patients, enabling quick diagnosis and treatment without shifting the patient.
Inaugurated in January 2018 to promote continuing medical education and training in life-saving skills such as:
Regular sessions are conducted for postgraduates and staff nurses.
A dedicated two-bedded unit in the Green Zone for maintaining brainstem dysfunction (BSD) patients. After two apnea tests, families are counseled about the possibility of organ donation.
MMC’s ED and Dept. of Anaesthesia have completed 35 organ retrievals, with donors ranging from 18 months to 80 years. Honor walks and tributes are given with dignity before the final handover to families.
The 1st case of Covid -19 in Tamil Nadu was treated at RGGGH.
Total no of patients treated so far | 83304 |
Cure rate | 95.5% |
No of RTPCR test done for Covid-19 so far | 23,55,386 |
Total no of beds allocated for Covid-19 during peak | 2050 |
No of O2 beds | 1522 |
No of Covid patients who received hemodialysis | 1750 |
No of convalescent plasma donors | 251 |
Triaging of the patients and treatment initiation was done in ambulance itself
ALL 72 O2 BEDS IN ZERO DELAY WARD DURING THE PEAK
NIL PATIENT in ZERO DELAY WARD CURRENTLY
Walkie-talkies for communication between COVID blocks.
Age is just a number, yet again proved by the devoted team of health care workers.
First of the kind in the entire nation started on 19.08.2020.
No of beneficiaries so far = 1387
Services provided: OPD consultation, diet counseling, psychiatry counseling, yoga, referral for specialty treatment.
Tests done: CBC, RBS/FBS/ PPBS, ECG, Follow-up CT if required.