C.U. Shah Medical College, Surendranagar

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C.U. Shah Medical College is a prominent medical school located in Surendranagar, Gujarat, India. Established in 2000, it is affiliated with Saurashtra University and recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The college is named after the philanthropist C.U. Shah and aims to provide quality medical education and healthcare services in the region.

History[edit | edit source]

C.U. Shah Medical College was founded with the vision of creating a center of excellence in medical education, research, and patient care in the state of Gujarat. The college was inaugurated with the support of donations from the C.U. Shah family, who are well-known for their philanthropic activities in the field of education and healthcare.

Campus[edit | edit source]

The campus of C.U. Shah Medical College is spread over a vast area and is equipped with modern facilities to support the academic and extracurricular activities of students. It includes lecture halls, laboratories, a library, hostels, and a hospital that serves as a primary healthcare center for the surrounding community.

Academic Programs[edit | edit source]

C.U. Shah Medical College offers undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD/MS), and super-specialty (DM/MCh) courses in various medical specialties. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of medical science, combined with practical training in patient care.

Undergraduate Program[edit | edit source]

The MBBS program is a five-and-a-half-year course, including one year of compulsory rotating internship. Admission to the MBBS program is based on the candidate's performance in the NEET-UG examination.

Postgraduate Programs[edit | edit source]

The college offers MD and MS programs in various specialties, which are three-year courses. Admission to these programs is based on the candidate's performance in the NEET-PG examination.

Super Specialty Programs[edit | edit source]

C.U. Shah Medical College also offers DM and MCh programs in select specialties, which are highly competitive and sought after by postgraduate medical professionals.

Hospital[edit | edit source]

The C.U. Shah Medical College Hospital is a tertiary care hospital attached to the college. It provides a wide range of medical services to patients, including general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, and super-specialty services. The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic facilities to provide high-quality patient care.

Research[edit | edit source]

The college encourages research activities among its faculty and students. It has several ongoing research projects in various fields of medicine, aimed at improving healthcare outcomes and contributing to the body of medical knowledge.

Community Services[edit | edit source]

C.U. Shah Medical College is actively involved in community health programs, including health camps, awareness programs, and outreach activities in rural and underserved areas of Surendranagar district. These initiatives aim to improve the health status of the community and provide practical training opportunities for students.

Alumni[edit | edit source]

The alumni of C.U. Shah Medical College have gone on to achieve distinction in various fields of medicine, both in India and abroad. The college has an active alumni association that contributes to the development of the institution and supports current students in their academic and professional endeavors.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD