Other name | PRM Medical College and Hospital |
|---|---|
| Motto | Citius Altius Fortius |
| Type | Medical College and Hospital |
| Established | 2017 |
| Superintendent | Dr Rabindra Kumar Mishra |
| Dean | Dr. Prativa Panda |
| Undergraduates | 125 per year |
| Location | , , 757107 , India 21°54′35″N 86°47′24″E / 21.909827°N 86.789982°E |
| Language | English, Hindi and Odia |
| Affiliations | Odisha University of Health Sciences |
| Website | prmmch |
Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College (PRMMCH) is a full-fledged tertiary Government Medical College located in Rangamatia situated 7 km (4.3 mi) from the district headquarter of Mayurbhanj District, Baripada, Odisha. It is one of the fourth government medical college of Odisha, after SCB Medical College, MKCG Medical College and VIMSAR.
The college was inaugurated in 2017 by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The college is administered by the Government Of Odisha under the supervision of DMET comprises all the clinical and paraclinical departments of the undergraduate curriculum. This college is now working alongside the Pandit Raghunath Murmu Hospital which is located at the heart of the Baripada town. The hospital associated with the college is one of the largest in the Mayurbhanj district. The college is best known for its culture and campus situated in a peaceful area.
History[edit]
It was established in 2017 and is functioning as a full-fledged hospital from the date of establishment. This college is named after The Great Indian Writer and Linguist Pandit Raghunath Murmu who is well known for his invention of "Ol Chiki" script widely used in Santali Language. This college is consistently maintaining its fourth position in the state with its vast infrastructure and extraordinary academic results.
College and associated hospital[edit]
The college is associated with PRM Hospital which is located in the city 7 km away. The patient outflow is high in the main hospital. Now as per 2022, a new 600-bed hospital is under construction, near the college.
Extracurricular Activities and Cultural Programmes[edit]
Students have their own identity in the field of cultural events. They are continuously bagging prizes in the intermedics every year. And within the college also every occasion along with Annual Function, Fresher's event and Annual Sports etc are celebrated with full grandeur. The college also celebrates all the Indian festivals with full enthusiasm. The Students’ Union ensures the college functions smoothly with academic and cultural events. Various sports such as Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball etc are played on a daily basis. Various tournaments of different sports are also held. The college has a gym which encourages all the fitness enthusiasts for a healthy lifestyle. Different societies and clubs are also associated for dance, art, music, writing, films etc.
Courses offered and admission[edit]
The college imparts the degree Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) under the Odisha University of Health Sciences with an annual intake of 125. Till 2018 its annual intake was 100 students per year but with the increase in infrastructure its annual intake was increased to 125 from 2019 onwards. It is recognised by the National Medical Commission.
Selection to this college to the undergraduate (MBBS) course is done on the basis of merit through the single window national level exam National Eligibility and Entrance Test(NEET). 15% AIQ quota is there for All India students and 85% of the seats are there for state quota.
References[edit]
- "CM Inagurates [sic] Medical College In Baripada". 6 September 2017.
- "CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Odisha's 5th government medical college". 6 September 2017.
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