Dayanand Medical College and Hospital

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital is a private, non-aided, charitable medical college and hospital in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. It was established in 1963 as Arya Medical School by Dr Banarsi Dass Soni, a visionary and philanthropist who wanted to provide medical care and education to the public¹. The college is affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences and recognised by the National Medical Commission². The college offers undergraduate, postgraduate and super speciality courses in various medical disciplines, such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, forensic medicine, community medicine, general medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, psychiatry, radiology, anaesthesiology and pulmonary medicine³. The college also offers DM courses in cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and nephrology and MCh course in neurosurgery³. The college has a state-of-the-art hospital with 1326 beds⁴, 15 operation theatres⁵, ICU, NICU, PICU, blood bank⁵, dialysis unit, CT scan⁵, MRI and other modern facilities. The college also has a campus with hostel accommodation for students and staff, library, auditorium, lecture halls, laboratories, sports complex and other amenities. The college aims to impart professional quality education and foster research and innovation in the field of medical sciences with the vision of "Health for All". The college is located on the Tagore Nagar in the Civil Lines area of Ludhiana city, which is known for its industrial and commercial development. Ludhiana is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Punjab and India. It is famous for its hosiery industry, bicycle industry and food industry. The college attracts students from different parts of the country and abroad who aspire to become skilled and ethical doctors. The college also organises various academic and cultural events throughout the year to enhance the learning experience and personality development of the students. Dayanand Medical College and Hospital is one of the leading medical colleges in Punjab that strives to achieve excellence in medical education and healthcare with the support and guidance of the Managing Society of Dayanand Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana.