CMC Vellore's Pioneering Expansion: A New Era in Medical Education

Christian Medical College Vellore plans to establish a new medical college and teaching hospital in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, supported by a Rs 500 crore grant from the Azim Premji Foundation. The initiative aims to create a replicable model for medical education focusing on primary and secondary healthcare.

Christian Medical College Vellore announced plans to establish a new medical college and teaching hospital in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, backed by a significant Rs 500 crore grant from the Azim Premji Foundation. This venture is set to dramatically expand the existing 120-bed hospital into a 422-bed teaching institution.

The partnership aims to extend CMC Vellore's acclaimed MBBS educational elements, focusing on Primary-cum-Secondary Health Care to tackle inequalities in India's healthcare sector. CMC Director Dr. Vikram Mathews emphasized the initiative's importance for developing a sustainable model of medical education sensitive to India's diverse needs.

Citing past success, Principal Dr. Solomon Sathishkumar expressed hopes for the new college to become a pivotal national resource in the discipline of Primary-cum-Secondary Health Care, particularly in training general physicians for quality primary and secondary patient care.

(With inputs from agencies.)