B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad Explained

B. J. Medical College (BJMC)
Established:1871
Founder:Byramjee Jeejeebhoy
Dean:Hansa Goswami
Undergrad:250 per year
Type:Public medical college
Country:India
Affiliation:Gujarat University

B. J. Medical College (BJMC) is a public medical college situated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is affiliated to the Gujarat University and Ahmedabad Civil Hospital.

History

Ahmedabad Medical School affiliated with Ahmedabad Civil Hospital was established in 1871. The school had 14 students educating in hospital assistant training. Businessman Byramjee Jeejeebhoy donated in 1879 and the school was renamed after him, B. J. Medical School. In 1917, the school was affiliated with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Bombay. By 1946, the school obtained affiliation with the University of Bombay and achieved higher status for itself to become B. J. Medical College, providing Licentiate Certified Physician and Surgeon (LCPS) degree. In 1951, it became affiliated to the Gujarat University for undergraduate courses. The postgraduate courses were affiliated to the Gujarat University in 1956.[1]

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Notable alumni

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: History.
  2. http://www.ikdrc-its.org/about.htm ikdrc-its