Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute

Background

Medical colleges in India operate within a regulatory framework that has evolved considerably over the decades. Historically, the Medical Council of India was the principal statutory body overseeing medical education and professional standards; it has since been succeeded by the National Medical Commission, which now discharges regulatory functions in respect of recognition, curriculum, intake, and inspections. Medical colleges are typically affiliated to a state health sciences university or another recognised university, which conducts examinations and confers the MBBS and postgraduate degrees. Many institutions are run by private trusts or societies, while others are established by state governments, central government bodies, or autonomous institutions of national importance. A medical college usually operates a teaching hospital with inpatient and outpatient services, and may include research units, central laboratories, and community outreach programmes.