Introduction
Government Medical College (formerly known as Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences) is a medical institute located in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. It is affiliated to Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences.
Government Medical College, Ongole is a medical institution of excellence that offers quality medical and para-medical education with an infrastructure that is one of the best in the country. Within a short span of its inception, it has made its mark in the field of medical education as a quality institution growing at considerable pace, grooming future health care professionals. Eminent faculty and fully staffed departments with good facilities, sets an excellent educational environment. The academic achievements of the institution are several, which include University ranks, admission to higher studies etc. It has maintained best results in all university examinations consistently. All the courses offered are approved by competent authority. The institution aims to offer many courses in various areas of medical science and is also running PG degree courses in selected specialities.
History
The foundation stone for the medical college was laid by Late. Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 01-07-2007. The Institute was named as Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ongole and established as semiautonomous institute under act 31 of 2007 spread over 37.23 acres. RIMS has been converted to “Government Medical College” with effect from 28/12/2018 vide G.O, M.S No. 232 HM & FW (A) dept.
- First batch of M.B.B.S course was started with 100 students during the academic year 2011-2012.
- During 2019-2020, Twenty additional seats were added under EWS Quota.
- Post Graduate courses were initiated in the year 2018, in 3 departments viz; Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology with 4 seats each.
- In the year 2021, Two seats were added in the department of Psychiatry.
- Letter of intent for Post Graduate course seats was received from NMC for one seat in Respiratory Medicine and two seats in forensic medicine.
- Application was submitted for NMC for new 79 post graduate seats.
DEPARTMENTS
Anaesthesiology
Anatomy
Bio-Chemistry
Community Medicine
Dentistry
Dermatology, Veneriology & Leprosy
Forensic Medicine
General Medicine
General Surgery
Microbiology
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedics
Otorhinolaryngology
Paediatrics
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Psychiatry
Radio Diagnosis
T.B.C.D.
General Details
Name of College: | RIMS, Ongole |
Complete Mailing Address: | BHAGYANAGAR 5TH LANE, RIMS, ONGOLE, PRAKASAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
Pin Code | 523001 |
Name of Affiliating University with Date: | DR.YSR UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH |
Website Address of College : | www.gmcongole.org |
Other Info : | 1. This is government Medical College, started admissions in 2011 and recognized by MCI (2017)2.All the facilities and infrastructure are adequate for the training of students of MBBS as per MCI |
Name of Dean/ Principal/ Director: | Dr K SOLOMON RAJU |
Designation: | Principal |
Tele No. i) Office: | 08592-233309 |
Tele No. ii) Residence: | 08592-233308 |
Mobile No.: | 9063632707 |
Name of Director (Medical Education): | Dr DSVL NARASIMHAM |
Office Address: | OLD GOVT., HOSPITAL PREMISES, HANUMANPET |
Tele No.: | 0866-2574085 |
E-mail Address: | dmegoap[at]gmail.com |
Name of Nodal Officer: | Dr CH SUDHAKAR BABU |
Office Address: | Bhagya Nagar 5th Lane, RIMS, Ongole |
Tele No. | 08592-233309 |
E-mail Address: | rimsongole[at]yahoo.com |
Designation: | Professor |
Mobile No. | 9908800889 |
Infrastructure
The Government Medical College campus is in nearly 40 acres in size and has a total constructed space of about 8,60,000 square metres. The College buildings cover over 3,28,000 square metres, with distinct Hostel and residential blocks, while the Hospital structures, including the OPD complex, cover over 5,20,000 square metres. Prakasam District is home to this Government Medical College. This Medical College is equipped with all the necessary structures as mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
The Government Medical College has the following facilities within its campus
Libary
Gym
Hostel
Auditorium
Computer Lab
Sports Ground
Medical Hospital
Senior Residents
Under Graduate(MBBS)
Undergraduate programs are delivered through Government Medical College & Hospital. The duration of MBBS course is for a period of four and a half year followed by one year of Compulsory Rotating Residential Internship.
M.B.B.S. Phase I
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
M.B.B.S. Phase II
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Forensic Medicine
M.B.B.S Phase III – Part- I
- Ophthalmology
- Community Medicine
- OTO Rhino Laryngology
M.B.B.S Phase III – Part- II
- Pediatrics
- Orthopaedics
- General Surgery
- General Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
UG ADMISSION- AIQ FEE
UG ADMISSION- STATE QUOTA FEE
UG ADMISSION- DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMIT( AIQ )
UG ADMISSION- DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMIT( STATE QUOTE )
Location and Accessibility
By Bus The nearest Bus stand about 3.9 k/m
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By Train The nearest Railway Station about 2.7 k/m
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By Air The nearest airport about 172 k/m
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