G. M. Yahya (born 24 August 1924) is an Indian physician.[1] He is a former professor of Madras Medical College, Stanley Medical College and Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, South India.

G. M. Yahya
Born (1924-08-24) 24 August 1924 (age 100)
Alma materMadras Medical College, Chennai
OccupationProfessor of Medicine

Early life and education

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Yahya was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 24 August 1924. He is the maternal uncle of the Prince of Arcot, Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali. Yahya had his school education from Madras Corporation School, Madrase-E-Azam and Mohammedan College. On completion of his school education, he joined Madras Medical College in the year 1944 to pursue undergraduate medical course, MBBS.

Career

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Yahya joined as demonstrator-tutor at Madras Medical College and later he became assistant professor. Before serving as dean of Thanjavu Medical College,[2] Yahya worked as professor of medicine at Stanely Medical College and Head of the Integrated Medicine at Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai.[3] He retired from his government service in the year 1982.[4]

Personal life

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Yahya turned 100 on 24 August 2024.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Former Dean of Thanjavur Medical College, G.M. Yahya, turns 100". The Hindu. 2024-08-25. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  2. ^ The Antiseptic: A Monthly Journal of Medicine and Surgery. Vol. 77. U. Vasudeva Rau. 1980. p. 114. ISSN 0003-5998 – via The University of California.
  3. ^ Fort Saint George Gazette. Madras. 1964. p. 412 – via The University of California.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  4. ^ "Teachers taught this Chennai centenarian to be punctual and train students with dedication". The Hindu. 2024-09-01. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-09-04.