Question 1

How to reach GMC Ongole?

Accepted Answer

Located at Bhagyanagar 5th Lane, Ongole, Prakasam District, AP. Nearest major airport: Vijayawada Airport (VGA) — approximately 133 km. Ongole Railway Station is on the Chennai–Howrah mainline under Vijayawada division.

Question 2

What is the full name and former name of this college?

Accepted Answer

Currently: Government Medical College, Ongole (GMC Ongole). Formerly: Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ongole. Converted to GMC with effect from 28/12/2018 vide G.O. M.S No. 232 HM & FW (A) dept.

Question 3

When was GMC Ongole established?

Accepted Answer

The foundation stone was laid on 01-07-2007 by Late Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy. The first MBBS batch started in 2011-12 with 100 students. Established as a semiautonomous institute under Act 31 of 2007 spread over 37.23 acres.

Question 4

What PG courses are offered at GMC Ongole?

Accepted Answer

Current PG seats: MD Physiology (4), MD Pharmacology (4), MD Microbiology (4), MD Psychiatry (2) = 14 seats. LOI received from NMC for MD Respiratory Medicine (1) and MD Forensic Medicine (2). Application submitted for 79 additional PG seats to NMC.

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