Kakatiya Medical College

{{multiple issues|refimprove =January 2010|cleanup =January 2010|advert =January 2010|bareurls=November 2011}} The '''Kakatiya Medical College''' (KMC) is one of the 13 government [[medical school]]s in [[Warangal]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It offers graduate and postgraduate medical education. It is affiliated to the [[NTR University of Health Sciences]] and the [[Medical Council of India]] (MCI). ==History== Kakatiya Medical College was founded in [[1959]] by the Warangal Regional Medical Education society with the active support of the [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]], [[Neelam Sanjiva Reddy]], the Director of Medical Services of A.P. and the Warangal District Collector Mohsin Bin Shabbir (whose picture is hanging in the main entrance of the medical school with quote 'The Earth sometimes bears gems and here is one') to provide medical education for students of the Telangana region of the state. The college was inaugurated on 23 July 1959 by the P. Karmarkar, Minister of Health, Government of India. It was originally in a building donated by the Pingale family at Waddepally and it moved into the makeshift building constructed at the permanent site in November 1961. ==The campus== [[Image:E3d6.jpg|right|300px|Kakatiya Medical College]] {{convert|152.17|acre|km2}} of land was acquired for the medical college in [[Warangal]] and the permanent building of the college was constructed at an estimated cost of about Rs. 47 [[lakhs]]. [[Indira Gandhi]], the then [[Prime Minister of India]], inaugurated the permanent campus in 1966. The temporary sheds which were constructed earlier at cost of Rs.10.70 Lakhs in 1961 had been remodeled to the boys' hostel. A permanent building for the girls' hostel was constructed and inaugurated by Sri J. Chokka Rao, Chairman A.P Regional Committee in 1970. A hostel for boys was inaugurated by Sri. H.C. Sarin I.C.S then advisor to Governor A.P. on July 20, 1973. An impressive auditorium with an open air stage was constructed at cost of Rs. 4 Lakhs behind the college with cinematographic equipment, accommodates 500 students. The [[Andhra Pradesh Housing Board|AP Housing Board]] constructed staff quarters with a guest house on the college campus. On either side of the college building, there are two buildings with a cloak room, canteen, Andhra Bank, Post Office and Engineering Department. In addition R.M.E.S has constructed O.P. Block, T.B. Block, Lecture Hall, Clinical lab, and Mortuary in the premises of [[Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital]], Warangal. The A.P Government took over the college from R.M.E.S. in February 1977. In the same year the college affiliation was transferred to [[Kakatiya University]] from [[Osmania University]]. And since 1 March 1987 the college was affiliated with University of Health Sciences, now [[NTR University of Health Sciences]], [[Vijayawada]]. The postgraduate courses were started in 1972 and the college is conducting postgraduate courses in all department. The status the college owes entirely to the great architect with broad future vision of late Prof. T. Lakshminarayana, the principal of the college (1960–1965). All the postgraduate courses are recognized by M.C.I., [[Medical Council of India]]. In 2006-2007 Intermedics sports meet was conducted in our college with NTR U.H.S. sponsoring for medical colleges and dental colleges in the state. The new N.M.H. hostel was inaugurated by Hon'ble C.M. Dr. [[YS Rajasekhara Reddy]]. ==Courses== Currently it is one of the premier medical institutes of [[Andhra Pradesh]], taking in 150 students (143 merit and up to 7 [[Nonresident Indians]] on merit) each year through the [[EAMCET]] (Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test) held throughout [[Andhra Pradesh]]. Every year nearly 70,000-90,000 aspirants sit for this exam for a position in the statewide medical (allopathic, ayurvedic, naturopathic, homeopathic), Dental, Veterinary science, Agricultural science, and Horticulture. There are nearly 3,900 seats in [[MBBS]] (Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in surgery) in Andhra Pradesh of which 2,300 are in 20 private colleges and 1,600 are in 13 [[government]] medical colleges. The college so far awarded MBBS degrees to 5,600 candidates. ===Undergraduate courses=== MB, BS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of surgery (150 students per year): The qualification for undergraduate courses is 10+2 or equivalent education with Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects. Depending on the rank obtained in the natural science portion of the common entrance test [[EAMCET]], the University of Health Sciences fills the seats in all the medical, dental, ayurvedic and homeopathy colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh. ===Clinical courses=== * [[Doctor of Medicine]] — A three-year course in following specialties: [[Internal Medicine]], [[Paediatrics]], [[Radiology]], [[Anaesthesiology]], [[Dermatology]], [[Pulmonology]]/Chest Medicine, & [[Psychiatry]]. * MS - (Master of Surgery) A three-year course in following specialties: [[General Surgery]], [[Orthopaedics]], [[Obstetrics]] & [[Gynaecology]], [[Ophthalmology]], & [[Otorhinolaryngology]] (ENT). * Postgraduate diploma (two-year) courses in Anaesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, [[Otorhinolaryngology]], Paediatrics, & Radiology. ===Non-clinical courses=== MD — A three-year course in Physiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine& Anatomy The qualification for all PG and PG diploma courses is an MBBS degree from any MCI (Medical Council of India) recognized medical college in India or an equivalent foreign degree which is recognized by the MCI. The seats in PG courses are filled through a common entrance test by the NTR University of Health Sciences. ==Campus== The college has a large campus comprising staff quarters, a library, hostels for ladies, for men with all amenities and a recently built Rayudu hostel for boys. There are good sports facilities for football, basketball, cricket and other sports with sports equipment. It also houses an [[auditorium]] where functions and conferences are held. Warangal is about 145 km from the state's capital [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]]. It is well connected to most of the state via roads and railways. It has a population of about 13,88,944. ==KMC today== The principal of the Kakatiya medical college is Dr.A.N.R.Laxmi. The superintendent of the affiliated MGM hospital is Dr.M.Satyadev, Head of the General Surgery department. KMC alumni from both India and abroad are very active in improving the standards of education and the infrastructure. In 2009, golden jubilee celebrations were held marking the 50th anniversary of the institution. ==Brief facts== *The College Magazine: ''Kakati'' *The College Festival: Utkarsha *The College hosted the Intermedical College Sports Meet - Intermedics 2007 A long and unique tradition of the college is that every year the incoming new batch identifies itself by a self-designated name that remains as unique identity among the batch students. Some of the names of the batches are: #1979-Cosmos #1981-Supremos #1982-ULTIMOS #1983-NAUGHTIES #1984-JUBILEES batch. #1985-Stallions. 1986-DOLPHINS #1987-Pumas #1988-Pioneers #1989-Versatiles #1990-Falcons #1991- Titans. #1992-Adroits #1993- Zealots. #1994-premiers #1995-Stalwarts #1996- Maestros. #1997- Cynosures. #1998- Cognisants. #1999- Resplendents. #2000- Salubrians. #2001- Winsomes. #2002- Transcendents. #2003- Vincitans. #2004- Sagacians. #2005- Renascents. #2006- Spartans. #2007- Versians. #2008- Emblazons. #2009- Aureliens. #2010- REEGANS ==Hospitals affiliated== *[[Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital]], Warangal, a 1200 bedded multispecialty tertiary care teaching hospital and caters to the needs of more than 1 million population in the districts of [[Warangal]], [[Karimnagar]], [[Khammam]] and other North [[Telangana]] regions. *Government Maternity Hospital, [[Hanamkonda]]. In a report published by the [[National AIDS Control Organisation]] (NACO), India, the Government Maternity Hospital (GMH), Hanamkonda, was recognised as the only hospital in south India which had successfully handled 1000 HIV/AIDS delivery cases in the last eight years. *Chandra Kanthaiah Memorial Hospital, Warangal. *Regional Eye Hospital, Warangal. *Regional [TB] and Chest Hospital. ==Past principals/deans served== Name -- Duration Dr.L.D.Khatri, M.B., B.S,L.R.CP, MRCS -- 1959 to 06-04-1960 Dr.T.Lakshmi Narayana, M.B.B.S., BsSC, D.P -- 01-06-1969 to 31-05-1965 Dr.S.S.Hussain, M.S, -- 29 -07-9165 to 12-04-1968 Dr.B.Dharma Rao, M.D, -- 12-04-9168 to 02-04-1972 Dr.H.C.Tandan -- 02-04-1972 to 31-03-1976 Dr.K.R.Prasada -— 01-04-1976 to 25-09-1976 Dr.P.Sisodia, M.D, -- 26-09-1976 to 30-09-1977 Dr.G.R.Bhaskar, M.D, -- 21-10-1977 to 01 -12-1978 Dr.K.Srinivasa Rao, M.D., MAMS -- 20-04-1980 to 14-08-1982 Dr.P.D.Kandlikar, M.D., DCP -- 24-05-1983 to 31-01-1984 Dr.K.S.Narayan Reddy, M.D. -- 19-03-1984 to 03-06-1985 Dr.Sedasiran, Msc, M.B.B.S, M.Sc. -- 01-06-1987 to 31-05-1988 Dr.G.V. Sita -- 23-05-1989 to 31-03-1992 Dr. M. Sri Ram, M.D., FIMSA -- 05-08-1992 to 27-09-1992 and 01-01-1993 to 20-07-1993 Dr.K.Eshwara Prasada Rao., M.D -- 15-12-1994 to 14-02-1995 Dr.T.V.Madhu Sudana Murhy M.S -- 15-03-1995 to 31—3-1997 Dr.S.KrishnaPrabhakar, M.S., -- 26-05-1997 to 31-12-1997 Dr.K.Raja Laxmi, M,S., Mch -- 01-01-1998 to 31-08-1998 Dr.G.Indrasena Reddy, M.D.F.I.CA -- 01-09-1998 to 04-01-1999 Dr.T.Usha, M.D -- 04-01-1999 to 31-03-1999 Dr.G.Satya narayanarao, M.S -- 19-11-1999 to 30-04-2000 Dr.M.Subhashini M.S -- Nov 2000 to Jan 2001 Dr.T.S.S.Lakshmi M.D -- 03-04-2001 to 04-09-2001 Dr.S.ShyamalaKumari M.D -- 18-09-2001 to 30-06-2002 Dr.G.Indira narayan, M.D., D.G.O -- 01-08-2002 to 04-04 2006 Dr.P.Venu Gopal, M.S -- 23-06-2006 to 23-06-2007 Dr.T.Surender, M.D -- 23-06-2007 Dr.Vijay Kumar -- 2010 ==Notable alumni== * Dr [[V. Mohan Reddy]]: Chief of Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (2001–present), Stanford School of Medicine, USA (http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/Vadiyala_Reddy/) * Dr Eshwar.K.Reddy: Professor and Interim chair, Dept of Radiation Oncology, Kansas University Medical Centre, USA (https://referral.kumed.com/weblink/phyPro.do?poid=KS16348) * Dr Arra Suresh Reddy: Chief, Interventional Neuroradiology, Instructor in Radiology, BIDMC, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA (http://www.bidmc.org/CentersandDepartments/Departments/Radiology/Data/ClinicalFaculty/InterventionalNeuroradiology/A,-d-,SteveReddy.aspx) * Dr Naga P Chalasani: Division Director & Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Indiana School Of Medicine, USA (http://www.medicine.iupui.edu/GAST/Faculty/viewGASTFaculty.asp?facID=3104) * Dr Vishnu V.B. Reddy, MD: Professor, Head, Hematology Lab, Co-Head, Bone Marrow Lab, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA (http://www.uabhealth.org/10360/?directory-query=reddy&secondaryEntryId=2579&goto=singleSecondaryEntry) * Dr. Amarjit Lukram, MBBS, MS, MNAMS, FICS, FAC, Chairman Manipur Public Service Commission, Manipur, India (http://mpscmanipur.gov.in/mpscprofchr.htm) ==University affiliation== As with all medical colleges of the state, it is under the [[NTR University of Health Sciences]] (NTRUHS) located at [[Vijayawada]], Andhra Pradesh. The medical college and the University are recognised and run with the guidance from [[Medical Council of India]]. ==External links== • http://www.ouma.org/acls_ems2003.aspx • [http://sites.google.com/site/kmcwarangalalumni Directory of Alumni of Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal] • [http://sites.google.com/site/kmcwarangalalumni/kmc-1980-batch-alumni KMC, Warangal - 1980 Batch Alumni] • http://drreddy.org/index.html • NTR university of health sciences web site: http://203.199.178.93/ {{coord missing|Andhra Pradesh}}