Question 1

What is the history of Government Erode Medical College Perundurai?

Accepted Answer

GEMC traces its origins to the Ramalingam Tuberculosis Sanatorium (1936/1939). A medical college was added in 1986 under the Institute of Road Transport (IRT), commencing MBBS in 1992. The Tamil Nadu Government took over in 2019 (renamed GIRTPMC), and it served as a COVID-19 centre in 2020 (renamed GEMC).

Question 2

How many MBBS seats are at GEMC Perundurai?

Accepted Answer

GEMC has 100 NMC-approved MBBS seats: 85 through Tamil Nadu State Quota (including IRT employee children) and 15 through MCC AIQ. Originally 60 seats, increased to 100 from 2020-21.

Question 3

What is the MBBS fee at GEMC Perundurai?

Accepted Answer

Annual government tuition fee is approximately Rs. 24,222 with total MBBS tuition around Rs. 109000 over 4.5 years.

Question 4

How large is the GEMC hospital?

Accepted Answer

GEMCH (Government Erode Medical College Hospital) started with 550 beds in 1994 and now functions with 1,200+ beds. The Rotary Special Block with 400 oxygen-supported beds was sponsored by Rotary chapters. A large cryogenic oxygen tank supports critical care. The campus spans 308.5 acres.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Anaesthesiology, Radio-Diagnosis, Dermatology, Psychiatry, ENT, Ophthalmology, Emergency Medicine, Emergency & Casualty (24x7), Blood Bank, TB & Chest Diseases, Central Laboratory

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

1200 Beds

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