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Welcome to Madras Medical College General Hospital.

I am honoured to address you as the Dean of Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital & Madras Medical College, the most prestigious and the oldest institute in Asia with an impeccable heritage and having an illustrious reputation for the quality of its healthcare services, teaching excellence and innovation work. I take immense pleasure to extend a warm and heartiest greeting to each of you. It is with great pleasure that I take a moment to update you on our recent achievements, our vision for the future, reflecting on our collective journey and looking forward to the promising path ahead.

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Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and the world better than you found it.I will work tirelessly to advance the Bowie University with Madras Medical College to ensure that our students have every opportunity to succeed.
What I bring to the position, as you heard earlier from the Chancellor, is a diverse set of experiences and skills, having held leadership positions at four different universities—both public and private. And you’ve heard a little bit already about my credentials.
But again, what you most need to know is that I am passionate about ensuring student success. I’ve built my career around ensuring that students have what they need to succeed and making sure that those coming behind me have the kinds of opportunities I was afforded. I’m passionate about public education and making sure that access and affordability to quality higher education remains part of the fabric of our communities.
I see a very bright future ahead for Bowie University with Madras Medical College because we are building on strength—strength and excellence in our academic programs, our history, our outstanding faculty, students, alumni and the community; but it’s going to take each and every one of us working as a team together, doing what we can to make us stronger together. And I want you to know that I fully embrace shared governance for our future success—that all-important bedrock of higher education and the work that lies ahead for us as a campus community.
What he said is: “If you want to solve a big problem, you need to go from taking credit, to sharing credit, to multiplying credit. The systems that all work, they multiply credit. Multiplying credit is just another way of making everyone feel a part of the system,” feeling a part of that ownership in that system. “And the byproduct,” as he goes on to say, “is resilience and propulsion.”

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We at RGGGH-MMC are committed to excellence in patient care, transformative education, and cutting-edge research. With a legacy rooted in compassion, innovation, and service, we continue to serve as a model public institution in India’s healthcare landscape.

Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital: A Legacy of Healthcare and Education

History dates back to 1664, when the Government General Hospital in Chennai was established as one of the oldest institutions in Asia. Originally, it was set up within Fort St. George to provide medical care for British soldiers, the hospital gradually expanded in scope and significance. Governor Sir Elihu Yale played a crucial role in its early development by securing new premises within the fort in 1690. As the city of Madras grew, the hospital was relocated to Poonamallee High Road during the 18th and 19th centuries to accommodate the increasing demand for healthcare services. In 1835, the founding of the Madras Medical College marked a turning point, as the hospital became its primary teaching facility, further cementing its role in medical education.
In recognition of its remarkable legacy, Madras Medical College was honored with a commemorative postage stamp issued by the Indian Postal Service on March 6, 1985. The stamp, which features the college’s iconic main building, was released to mark the institution’s 150th anniversary. This tribute highlights the college’s enduring contributions to medical education and healthcare in India over the decades.
In recognition of its long-standing service and evolution, the hospital was renamed Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in 2011. Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) is a large, multi-specialty institution offering a comprehensive range of medical services across various departments. It plays a crucial role in advancing medical education and research, serving as a key teaching hospital for aspiring healthcare professionals. The hospital is especially renowned for its specialized departments in cardiology, nephrology, urology, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgeries, trauma care, rheumatology, plastic surgery, integrated intensive care units, etc. It also offers expertise in toxicology, advanced surgical procedures, cutting-edge radiological investigations, and a wide range of modern treatment facilities.

World-Class, Compassionate Healthcare delivered at no Cost

Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), affiliated with the prestigious Madras Medical College (MMC), is a beacon of hope and healing for underserved populations. We provide comprehensive, free tertiary healthcare with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities across multiple specialties.

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Academics

Madras Medical College, being one of the oldest medical colleges, has a rich history and heritage. Several legedaries and luminaries have studied and served in this institution.

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Madras Medical College, being one of the oldest medical colleges, has a rich history and heritage. Several legedaries and luminaries have studied and served in this institution.

Research

Madras Medical College, being one of the oldest medical colleges, has a rich history and heritage. Several legedaries and luminaries have studied and served in this institution.

Future Goals

Madras Medical College, being one of the oldest medical colleges, has a rich history and heritage. Several legedaries and luminaries have studied and served in this institution.

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Vision & Mission

Madras Medical College & Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital

Madras Medical College, being one of the oldest medical colleges, has a rich history and heritage. Several legedaries and luminaries have studied and served in this institution. The current administration under the Dean is quite determined not just to sustain, but, to enhance the glory of this institution.

We are envisioning to achieve greater strides in all the three domains -- medical education, patient care and research.

Education is not just imparting knowledge, but, facilitating young graduates blossoming into wholesome professionals. Keeping this in consideration, several initiatives have been planned. Guidelines issued by the National Medical Council are diligently implemented. In addition, certain unique programmes are envisaged.

Academics

Twice monthly Clinical Society Meeting is conducted with participation of faculty and students of all the departments. This meeting provides opportunity to come across developments in other departments.
Endowment lectures / orations are conducted annually by most of the departments. Students get ample opportunities to listen to and interact with the award winning national & international experts.
Prize examinations are conducted in almost all the departments. Madras Medical College is the institution offering maximum number of prize examinations in the entire state.
Students are encouraged and motivated to participate in regional & national level competitive academic events. They are guided to organise state level annual academic conclave also (GENESIS).
Frequent interaction with faculty of clinical departments for enhancing knowledge on clinical application.
Organising exhibition of 3D models of anatomic structures.
Organising cadaver lab for enhancing surgical skills.

Patient Care

Comprehensive state -of -art care for the underprivileged patients is the goal.
Emergency care and Critical care have been strengthened.
In addition to the previously existing Intensive Medical Care Unit, Toxicology Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit & Post-operative Intensive Care unit, 22 ICUs have been established in different departments, including a new exclusive Critical Care Unit.
Special clinics --- Transgender clinic, Metabolic disease screening clinic (under Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam programme), Lupus Nephritis clinic , Epilepsy clinic, etc., have recently initiated.
Hospital acquired infection control measures have been strengthened . Recent initiative is -- use of a particular colour bed linen on every day to ensure change of linen everyday.
Patient and attendants’ amenities have been improved – modernised kitchen to provide food for patients, provision of dining facilities in every floor, mobile charging points, etc.
More focus on Deceased Donor Organ Transplantation programme. MMC is the centre which has done maximum deceased organ donations in the entire state.

Research

Recent measures initiated to enhance research include

Promotion of undergraduates to carry out research through ICMR grants.
Multi-Disciplinary Research Unit- an ICMR unit is functioning well. Several research proposals have received ICMR grants.
Periodic workshops are conducted on Research methodology, Good clinical practice , Biostatistics & Scientific manuscript writing.

Future Goals

The goal is to achieve further stride in all aspects.

Further collaboration with the best universities/institutions across the globe in academics and research.
Expansion of research activities – focusing on inter-departmental and integrated research.
Promotion of epidemiological research.
Encouraging out-reach activities with community participation.
Implementation of ‘eco-friendly’ measures in the hospital campus – solar power utilisation, minimisation of use of power, innovative bio-medical disposal systems, making the campus more green with plantation of more trees, etc.
Focusing on the potential role of Artificial Intelligence.
Establishment of state-of-the art Genetics and Molecular Biology laboratories.
Ethics and Communication skill development programmes for students.
Organising language skill sessions for students.

In short, we envision to make this institution a ‘role model’ for other institutions in all arenas

Vision & Mission

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Breaking News & Alerts

Cyber Security Workshop for Officers

15-June-2023

New Community Policing Initiative Launched

10-June-2023

Press Conference on Crime Statistics

05-June-2023

Traffic Safety Campaign Results

01-June-2023

Forensic Department Upgrades

25-May-2023

Public Safety Awareness Month

20-May-2023

Cyber Security Workshop for Officers

15-June-2023

New Community Policing Initiative Launched

10-June-2023

Press Conference on Crime Statistics

05-June-2023

Traffic Safety Campaign Results

01-June-2023

Forensic Department Upgrades

25-May-2023

Public Safety Awareness Month

20-May-2023

Breaking News & Alerts

Cyber Security Workshop for Officers

15-June-2023

New Community Policing Initiative Launched

10-June-2023

Press Conference on Crime Statistics

05-June-2023

Traffic Safety Campaign Results

01-June-2023

Forensic Department Upgrades

25-May-2023

Public Safety Awareness Month

20-May-2023

Cyber Security Workshop for Officers

15-June-2023

New Community Policing Initiative Launched

10-June-2023

Press Conference on Crime Statistics

05-June-2023

Traffic Safety Campaign Results

01-June-2023

Forensic Department Upgrades

25-May-2023

Public Safety Awareness Month

20-May-2023

Breaking News & Alerts

Cyber Security Workshop for Officers

15-June-2023

New Community Policing Initiative Launched

10-June-2023

Press Conference on Crime Statistics

05-June-2023

Traffic Safety Campaign Results

01-June-2023

Forensic Department Upgrades

25-May-2023

Public Safety Awareness Month

20-May-2023

Cyber Security Workshop for Officers

15-June-2023

New Community Policing Initiative Launched

10-June-2023

Press Conference on Crime Statistics

05-June-2023

Traffic Safety Campaign Results

01-June-2023

Forensic Department Upgrades

25-May-2023

Public Safety Awareness Month

20-May-2023

Latest Notifications

Adi Dravidar and Tribal Community Scholarship 2025–2026 The application process for the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Community Scholarship for the academic year 2025–2026 is currently in progress. Eligible students are advised to apply within the stipulated timeline.

01-Aug-2025 to 15-Aug-2025

Curriculum Updates

Ideation workshop for undergraduate students on 03-09-2025 at Tower 2 , fourth floor, Seminar Hall under Department of Minimal access Surgery

01-Aug-2025 to 19-Aug-2025 Attachment

Phase-1 MBBS curriculum begins on 22nd September 2025

01-Aug-2025 to 15-Aug-2025

Final MBBS Part-1 classes commences on 25th August 2025

01-Aug-2025 to 15-Aug-2025

Trilateral Coordination Workshop between MMC, DPH and NIE - ICMR on 23rd September 2025

01-Aug-2025 to 15-Aug-2025

Latest Vacancy

Applications are invited for the recruitment of the contractual staff – Infection Control Nurse - in the Institute of Microbiology at Madras Medical College & RGGGH for the National Programme on Antimicrobial Resistance Containment under the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

18-Aug-2025 to 19-Aug-2025 Attachment

Applications are invited for the recruitment of the contractual staff – Pharmacist - in the Institute of Microbiology at Madras Medical College & RGGGH for the National Programme on Antimicrobial Resistance Containment under the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

01-Aug-2025 to 15-Aug-2025 Attachment

Kitchen Services at RGGGH

The kitchen at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital is a model of excellence, dedicated to providing optimal nutrition and care to patients. Focused on ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and health, the kitchen boasts a state-of-the-art infrastructure and utilizes cutting-edge equipment to prepare and deliver nutritious meals. It approximately serves to 1800 to 2500 inpatients a day.

The kitchen operates with a profound understanding of the diverse dietary needs of patients, offering disease-specific diets tailored to individual health conditions.

Types of Diets Provided

No.	Diet Type	Description
1	Children Standard Diet	No restriction
2	Standard Diet	No restriction
3	High Protein Diet	For patients who need extra protein
4	Non-Communicable Disease Diet	Diabetic, Cardiac, etc.
5	Renal Diet	Kidney disorder – Salt free
5	Salt-Free High Protein Diet	Dialysis, Hepatic – Salt free
6	Milk & Bread	For convalescence
7	Radium and Chemotherapy Diet	For cancer patients undergoing treatment
8	AC SPL	Tube feeding or liquids

This personalized approach reflects the hospital's commitment to promoting wellness and aiding in the recovery process.

Kitchen Layout & Infrastructure

Separate entry for employees and food materials
Smooth workflow with dedicated zones for storage, preparation, cooking, and dishwashing
Adequate ventilation with proper exhausts and chimneys
Netted windows to prevent insects and rodents
Proper storage of gas cylinders and well-placed fire extinguishers for safety
Proper drainage and waste disposal with waste segregation at the source
Frequent visits by the FSSAI team to ensure safety and hygiene standards are met

Modern Equipment & Hygiene Practices

The use of the latest culinary equipment — such as the automated Chapatti-making machine and steam cooking using boilers — not only enhances the efficiency of food preparation but also contributes to overall safety and hygiene standards.

Rigorous sanitation protocols are upheld to prevent contamination and maintain a sterile environment. One of the notable features is the advanced water filtration system in place, guaranteeing the purity and safety of the water used in food preparation.

This commitment to quality extends to the sourcing of ingredients, where a stringent selection process ensures the freshness and nutritional value of the food.

Our Dedicated Culinary Team

The dedicated culinary team provides not only nourishing, hygienic food, but also handles the pressure of time constraints while maintaining quality. They are properly vaccinated, medically tested periodically, and screened for parasites and Salmonella typhi every six months, as per NABH guidelines.

“The Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital kitchen stands as a beacon of excellence, setting the standard for health-centric culinary operations. The integration of advanced technology, personalized dietary approaches, and a steadfast commitment to hygiene ensures that patients receive not only the best possible medical care but also a foundation of nutritional support conducive to their recovery and well-being.”

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