Katihar Medical College

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Katihar Medical College (KMC) is a medical school and hospital located in Katihar, Bihar, India. Established in 1987, it is one of the prominent medical institutions in the region, offering both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medicine and surgery.

History[edit | edit source]

Katihar Medical College was established in 1987 by Al-Karim Educational Trust, a non-profit organization. The college was set up with the aim of providing quality medical education to students from Bihar and other parts of India.

Courses[edit | edit source]

The college offers an undergraduate course in MBBS and postgraduate courses in various specialties of medicine and surgery. The postgraduate courses include MD, MS, and Diploma courses.

Campus[edit | edit source]

The campus of Katihar Medical College is spread over a large area and includes the college building, hospital, hostels for students, and residences for faculty and staff. The college has a well-equipped library, laboratories, and classrooms.

Hospital[edit | edit source]

The hospital associated with the college has a capacity of 600 beds and provides healthcare services to the people of Katihar and nearby regions. The hospital has departments for various specialties of medicine and surgery.

Affiliation[edit | edit source]

Katihar Medical College is affiliated to the Bihar University and is recognized by the Medical Council of India.

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

Many alumni of Katihar Medical College have made significant contributions to the field of medicine in India and abroad.

See also[edit | edit source]


Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD