Zoram Medical College previously known as Mizoram Institute of Medical Education & Research is the first medical college in Mizoram, India. It was inaugurated on 7 August 2018 by the then CM of Mizoram, Lalthanhawla, at Falkawn, about 16 km (9.9 mi) from Aizawl, Mizoram.[1][2] ZMC is expected to meet the growing demand of Doctors in Mizoram.[3]
Former name | Mizoram Institute of Medical Education & Research |
|---|---|
| Motto | Learn and Serve |
| Type | Medical Education Research institute |
| Established | August 7, 2018 |
| Dean | Swati M. Patki |
| Director | Dr. John Zohmingthanga |
| Undergraduates | 100 |
| Location | Falkawn, Mizoram , India |
| Campus | Semi Urban |
| Affiliations | Mizoram University NMC |
| Website | zmc |
History
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Construction work on the State Referral Hospital started in 1999 with funds from the Planning Commission, following approval of Rs. 40 crore for the proposal in 1996. The State Referral Hospital was initially planned for a 300 Bedded Hospital but had to start as a 50 bedded hospital in the Administrative Building from 21 July 2005 because the then Mizo National Front government deviated from original plan in executing construction.[4] Subsequently, it was enlarged to 150 beds on 10 Dec 2012. MIMER was established by the Government of Mizoram under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals' with a project cost of Rs. 189 lakhs and funding pattern 90:10.[5]
Prof. Lallukhum Fimate was appointed as the first director of the college on 27 October, 2017.[6]
Permission to start MBBS courses was given on 25 May 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India on the recommendation of the Medical Council of India.[7] It was inaugurated on 7 August 2018 by Lalthanhawla, the Chief Minister of Mizoram.
It was renamed to Zoram Medical College on 26 April 2019 as per the decision of the Council of Ministers, Government of Mizoram.[8]
Admissions
editStudents are admitted through the Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Mizoram on the basis of National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) scores. Total number of students admitted per year is 100, with 15% of seats reserved for All India Quota, 15% seats for NRI Quota and 70% of seats reserved for the State Quota.[9]
Courses
editThe college offers MBBS course which is affiliated to Mizoram University under permission of the Board of Governors in supersession of the National Medical Commission.[10]
Departments
edit- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- General Surgery
- General Medicine
- Oto-rhino-laryngology
- Ophthalmology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Community Medicine
- Forensic Medicine
- Pediatrics
- TB & Respiratory Diseases
- Dermatology & Venereology
- Radio-diagnosis
- Psychiatry
- Dentistry
- Anesthesiology
- Orthopedics[11]
Location
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The Medical College is located on a campus at Falkawn on the outskirts of Aizawl, about 16 km from Aizawl city and takes about 41 minutes to drive.[12]
References
edit- ^ Lalrinpuii, Emily. "MIZORAMA MBBS ZIRNA IN HMASA BER CHIEF MINISTER IN A HAWNG". Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ Hmar, Sangzuala. "Mizoram's first medical college inaugurated". NE Now. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ Saprinsanga, Adam. "No Medical College, Insufficient Recruitment, And Unfavourable Service Conditions: Why Mizoram Is Suffering From A Shortage Of Doctors". Caravan. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Nod for medical college in Aizawl". The Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 3 November 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "List of identified States/districts under the scheme for Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals". PIB Government of India. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ "About". zmc.edu.in. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "1st medical college for Mizoram". Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 11 July 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ "Mizoram: Cabinet renames MIMER as Zoram Medical College". EastMojo. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- ^ Henry, Khojol. "Medical college to open with 3 courses". Telegraph. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Affiliation". MIMER. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Departments". ZMC. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ IANS. "Mizoram's first medical college to open in August". Timesofindia.com. TOI. Retrieved 23 July 2018.