Thanjavur Medical College

About Institution

Thanjavur, the ancient cholas capital, formerly known as tanjore is well known for its culture & Education. It is the 11th largest city in Tamilnadu. Thanjavur is famous for the Brahadishwara temple ( Big temple) built by Rajarajachola during 11th century. It is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites. It is also the home of the tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region. Thanjavur Medical college shines as a precious gem in the crown of Thanjavur. The Thanjavur Medical College was started in the year 1959, to cater the Health care needs of about 1 Crore people in and around Thanjavur District. From that day, it has gradually grown up as a Multi-speciality postgraduate institution. Thanjavur Medical College has two Hospitals namely Govt. Raja Mirasdar Hospital and Thanjavur Medical College Hospital. Located in a vast landscape of 228 acres, this college provides training for 150 M.B.B.S, 67 Postgraduate students of different Specialities, 60 Pharmacy students and 125 Nursing students every year. This institution now admits students for the various certificate courses introduced by Govt. of Tamilnadu for Paramedical Technicians like Theatre Technicians, Anaesthesia Technicians, ECG Technicians etc., THANJAVUR MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL The Thanjavur Medical College Hospital was opened in the year 1964. At the time of inception 500 beds were sanctioned for the admission of inpatients. Due to increasing need, the bed strength was raised to 678. However 850 to 1000 patients are treated as in patients daily in addition to thousands of out patients.