Introduction
Diphu Medical College was established in the year 2011. It was initiated by the laying of the foundation stone by the Honourable Health Minister of Assam Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma at Baghmari, Diphu on 19th January, 2011 in presence of the then MP Biren Singh Engti, State HAD Minister Khorsing Engti, Parliamentary Secretary Bidya Sing Engleng, MLA Mansing Rongpi. The name of Diphu Medical College during that time was Assam Hills Medical College and Research Institute (AHMC&RI). Under the Governor of Assam notification No.HLB.416/2019/54-A, Dated Dispur, the 21st November, 2019, the name of Assam Hills Medical College and Research Institute(AHMC&RI) was changed to Diphu Medical College in the interest of the general public. The college is mainly opened to serve the people of Karbi Anglong district and other neighbouring districts. The college became fully functional after inauguration in an official function by Honourable Minister of State Urban Development and Health, Sjt. Pijush Hazarika in presence of Sjt. Tuliram Ronghang, Honourable Chief Executive Member, KAAC and Sjt. Horensingh Bey, Honourable Member of Parliament of 3-Autonomous(ST) on 25th November,2019. Since the very beginning, the entire family of the hospital i.e. doctors, nurses, ward boys and other technical and non-technical staffs are rendering the best services under the guidance of Principal –cum-Chief Superintendent Prof.(Dr.) Sumitra Hagjer and Superintendent Prof.(Dr.) TK Das. The old block part of the hospital is also an important wing to serve inhabitants of the district. The doctors, nurses and all other staffs of the old block part are engaged in different Departments of the college and are helping the different clinical department during emergency and OPD duty.
History
Diphu is the head quarter of a hill district, Karbi Anglong of Assam.
The word Diphu comes from the Dimasa language, “Di” meaning water and “Phu” meaning silvery or white. Historically, it is said that the streams in the Diphu carry large amount of sediments in the rainy season giving it a white colour-hence the name.
Diphu is located at 25.830N- 93.430E and is at an elevation of 610 ft. It is midway between upper and lower Assam and is well connected by road and railways. The nearest airport is in Dimapur, a town in Nagaland which is about 47.3 KM from Diphu.
Diphu is a class-II city, having a population of 60,654 according to 2011 census. The main indigenous tribe of Diphu are the Karbis. The other tribes found here are the Dimasas,Bodo Kacharis, Garo, Rengmas, Man-Tais and Rabhas besides the non tribal communities comprising of Assamese, Bengalis, Marwaris, Biharis, Adivasis etc.
Diphu Medical College is the seventh medical college of Assam. It started functioning on 25th November, 2019. It is recognised by the Medical Council of India and is officially affiliated to Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences. The academic session will be initiated with 100 students in the academic year 2020-21.
Connectivity:
Diphu Medical College is situated near the Diphu town in Karbi Anglong district. Diphu is a small well known town in the hilly natural beautiful district of Assam. The natural ambience of the college campus attract and all.
The transport system to medical college–
By train- The nearest railway station is Diphu(DPU) Station which is about 1.6 km away from the college campus.
By air- There is no airport in the Karbi Anglong district. The nearest airport from the college is Dimapur Airport(DMU), Nagaland which is about 47.3 km away from the college.
From other neighbouring state- There are regular train and bus services to reach Diphu from other major cities of the country. The transport system through train is the best option.
Hostel
- Hostel capacity for boys- 204 ( Total No rooms- 102)
- Hostel capacity for girls-204 (Total No rooms-102)
- Hostel capacity for Nursing Staff-204 (Total No rooms-102)
- Hostel capacity for Registrar/Demonstrator- Total No rooms-75
Departments
| ANATOMY | RADIOLOGY | Pulmonary Medicine/TB & chest Department | PM & R |
| COMMUNITY MEDICINE | BIOCHEMISTRY | Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Department | GENERAL MEDICINE |
| FORENSIC MEDICINE &TOXICOLOGY | MICROBIOLOGY | DENTISTRY | OPHTHALMOLOGY |
| GYNAECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS | ENT | PATHOLOGY | PSYCHIATRY |
| PAEDIATRICS | ORTHOPAEDICS | Radiotherapy | SURGERY |
| PHYSIOLOGY | PHARMACOLOGY | DERMATOLOGY | – |
General Details
| Name of College: | Diphu Medical College & Hospital, Assam |
| Complete Mailing Address: | principaldiphu1@gmail.com |
| State | Assam |
| Pin Code: | 782462 |
| Name of Affiliating University with Date: | Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences |
| Amount to be Paid at the time of Admission (including Hostel fees) (INR): | 3400 |
| The Amount of Fee to be deducted on re-allocation of seat to the candidates in 2nd/3rd round of Counseling (INR): | 1240 |
| Number of beds in the hospital | 300 |
| Website Address of College : | www.dmcassam.in |
| Name of Dean/ Principal/ Director: | Prof Dr Sumitra Hagjer MBBS MS |
| Designation: | Principal |
| Tele No. i) Office: | 03671-299916 |
| Mobile No.: | 9435144372 |
| E-mail Address: | siddharthsingh[at]nic.in |
| Name of Director (Medical Education): | Prof Dr Anup Kumar Barman |
| Office Address: | Sixmile Khanapara Guwahati 781022 |
| Tele No.: | 91361-2366236 |
| E-mail Address: | drgunamanirabha[at]gmail.com |
| Designation: | Dean |
| Mobile No.: | 8638483712 |
Hospital
The hospital currently has 300 beds. 24×7 hours emergency services including ambulance. COVID-19 testing and diagnosis facility, Intensive Care Unit, Operating theater, Blood bank, Radiology like X-ray & Ultrasonography, Medical laboratory, Pharmacy etc. along with a modern kitchen.
The hospital has Out-Patient Department (OPD) from 8AM to 2PM, Monday to Saturday. Visiting hours for patients’ families, attendants, and caregivers are from 4 PM to 6 PM in the evening. Doctor visit for in-house, and admitted patient’s are from 10AM morning, and 6PM evening.
Location and Accessibility
By Bus The nearest Bus stand about 17.9 k/m
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By Train The nearest Railway Station about 1.4 k/m
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By Air The nearest airport about 57.7 k/m
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