About College

The Government Medical College, Srikakulam, situated on the renowned banks of the river Nagavali in Srikakulam, was founded in 2008 by the late Chief Minister, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy Garu. The 35.97-acre facility is called RIMS (Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences), Srikakulam.

As a teaching hospital affiliated with GMC, the GGH has been meeting the requirements of individuals by providing services like dialysis, blood banks, and so forth. In the recent times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the VDRL situated at GMC stood as a backbone to the healthcare facilities within the district with more than 800 oxygen beds, comprising ICUS with 1OKL & 20 KL liquid oxygen plants. This college and hospital were created in 2020. Thousands of COVID cases have been admitted while being monitored by the COVID control room within the GMC. The present dean of the college is Dr Shivraj Pandian. 

Courses Offered

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

MBBS Course

MBBS is the undergraduate medical course taught in medical college. The basic course structure includes studying of Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic medicine and Pharmacology. The MBBS undergraduate course runs for 5.5 years with a mandatory Internship training with the affiliated hospitals for the college.

Admission & Fee Structure For MBBS

For MBBS admission and fee structure 2023. Follow below guidelines.

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Highlights

Highlights	Description
Approved By	NMC
Country/World Ranking	Andhra Pradesh State Ranking: 07State Ranking: 208
Awards	In recognition of the organization’s outstanding contributions to medical education and healthcare, it received a number of awards.
Affiliated Hospital	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Last Year’s Result	A lot of the college’s graduates have left on to become prominent medical practitioners.
Accreditation	A+ by NAAC
Cadavers to Practice	Has cadavers available for use in real-world human anatomy classes.
Students to Lecturers Ratio	1:45
Coaching	Available
Educational Quality	Good

Infrastructure and Facilities

Campus

• The total area of this Government Medical College campus is 17,511 square meters. The structures of the college take up 11,600 square meters. 

• 48,800 square meters is the entire area of the hospital buildings, including the OPD block. This college facility includes two exam rooms, each accommodating 125 students. This medical school has five lecture halls.

Labs

The Pathology department of this hospital is in charge of the leading clinical laboratory; however, other divisions, including Microbiology, Hematology, and Biochemistry, are also available. There are ten operating rooms within the hospital, eight of which are central and two minor.

Library

• The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences’ Central Library is 1650 square meters. It is air-conditioned, with different reading rooms.

• It has two reading rooms having a combined capacity of 75 students, one inside and one outside. This library has 7218 books and 82 periodicals, comprising ten foreign and 72 Indian publications. The digital library at this college has 25 PCs as well as the amenities needed. 

Clinical Rotations

In affiliated hospitals, students can undergo clinical rotations that allow them to apply what they learn in the classroom to actual medical facilities.

Hospitals

• The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences college instructors’ hospital is the General Government Hospital. The 48,800 square meter hospital includes 13 blocks, including the OPT block, and 532 beds.

• Daily attendance is about 700 outpatients, with inpatients taking up 80% of the beds. For the various medical departments, these hospital beds are divided into parts.

Hostels

• The college’s grounds represent the 14,600 square meter Hostel and the Residential Complex for RIMS Medical College. Within this compound, there are different hostel facilities for males and girls.

• 110 rooms at The Boys Hostel have comfortable beds, running water, and toilets. The new girl’s hostel has 110 rooms with the same amenities. These hostels offer top-notch canteen services, such as clean meals and roomy dining areas.

Food

To meet the culinary requirements of the students, the college mess provides a variety of healthy dishes.

Transportation

Students can access the college’s transportation services, enabling straightforward access to the campus and nearby hospitals.

Scholarship

The scholarships are awarded to the students based on their talent and merit. At the beginning of the academic year, students can apply for scholarships.

• Students from lower incomes sections may qualify for reduced tuition fees. 

• Additionally, the college gives merit-based scholarships to outstanding students.

• The Central and State Governments offer merit-based and national scholarships to deserving students.

• Merit-based university or college scholarships. 

Rankings

Here are the rankings for the college mentioned below:-

• Andhra Pradesh State Ranking: 07
• State Ranking: 208

Reviews

The professors are outstanding. Everyone is a licensed physician. The hospital is designed effectively and is well-equipped. The district’s primary hospital is located here. Crowds of people do visit here. There are always a lot of patients at this hospital.

• Nithish Kumar

Many of our college graduates get good PG admissions in numerous top-tier medical schools every year. More than 70% of students get placed in top-tier PG institutions. The faculty members here are extremely professional and knowledgeable and always there to help.

• Kelli Vinay

After completing medical school, we become eligible for an internship at our college, after which we can either pursue post-graduation or work as a graduated doctor anyplace. Many of us choose to take PG because it is the best option for pursuing higher education and specialization.

• Ganta Sobha Helen

Advantages

• An intense focus on research and innovation. 

• Practitioners and experts in the faculty. 

• Involvement in programs for clinical exposure at prestigious hospitals. 

• Mentoring students for specialized care. 

• Scholarships for deserving candidates. 

• Holistic development with an emphasis on moral values. 

Disadvantages

• The distance from larger cities is a major disadvantage of the college..