Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner

Sarder Patel Medical College is a government medical college located in Bikaner (Rajasthan), India. Established in 1959, it is one of six government-run medical colleges in the western state of Rajasthan, and the second to be established in the state. It is affiliated with RUHS and provides education leading to the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree (recognized by NMC) and MS/MD/DM degrees.[1][2]

Sarder Patel Medical College
TypePublic (Government medical college)
Established1959; 65 years ago (1959)
PrincipalDr. Gunjan Soni
Address
SP Medical College Rd, PBM Hospital, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334001
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334001
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28°00′23″N 73°19′49″E / 28.00639°N 73.33028°E / 28.00639; 73.33028
CampusUrban
RecognitionNational Medical Commission
Undergraduates250 per year
NicknameSPMC
AffiliationsRajasthan University of Health Sciences
WebsiteOfficial Website

History

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The college was established in 1959 and was Rajasthan's second medical college. It was inaugurated by the former Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and approved by MCI.[1]

Academics

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There are 250 seats approved by the Medical Council of India for MBBS degree.[3] The MBBS degree takes four and a half years to complete, followed by a year of a Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship. Postgraduate studies are offered in various fields.

Notable alumni

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Overview

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The college is fully funded by the government of Rajasthan. The college has 250 seats for MBBS and 63 for the post grad students. and 18 in diploma, two seats in DM cardiology and two seats in MCh Urology.

The following hospitals are attached to Sarder Patel Medical College:

  • P.B.M. Male Hospital
  • P.B.M. Female Hospital
  • G.G.J. TB Hospital
  • Eye Department
  • Pediatrics Department
  • Haldiram Moolchand Govt. Center for Cardiovascular Research
  • Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Treatment and Research Center
  • Trauma Centre
  • Geriatric Research Centre
  • Diabetic Research Centre

Accommodation

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There are separate hostels for students, four for undergraduate boys, one for girls, one for interns and two for postgraduate students.

References

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  1. ^ a b "SP Medical College - Home". educationsector.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  2. ^ "सरदार पटेल मेडिकल कॉलेज को मिला प्रिंसिपल:ग्यारह डॉक्टर्स की दौड़ में डॉ. गुंजन सोनी रहे सबसे आगे, SPMC में स्थायी प्रिंसिपल".
  3. ^ "SPMC Bikaner 2023-24: Admission, Fee, Cutoff, Ranking, etc". www.edufever.com. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
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