Katuri Medical College and Hospital (MEDICAL)

Katuri Medical College and Hospital is a private medical college that was established in 1997 by a group of NRIs who wanted to provide quality medical education and healthcare services to the people of this region⁵. The college is affiliated to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada and is recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The college offers undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD, MS, DM, MCh) and paramedical courses in various medical specialties. The college has a total intake of 200 seats for MBBS and 107 seats for PG courses.

The college is located in Katuri Nagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The college has a sprawling campus comprising of eight buildings, including the college building, the hospital building, the hostel building, the auditorium, the library, the cafeteria, the sports complex and the administrative block⁵. The college has a well-equipped library with more than 10,000 books and journals, a digital library with internet access, and an e-learning centre². The college also has a state-of-the-art auditorium with a seating capacity of 750 people, where various academic and cultural events are conducted.

The college has a 750-bedded multi-specialty hospital with modern facilities and equipment. The hospital provides round-the-clock emergency services, intensive care units, blood bank, dialysis unit, radiology department, pathology department, pharmacy and ambulance services². The hospital also has specialty departments such as cardiology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, urology, plastic surgery, paediatric surgery, neurosurgery and vascular surgery². The hospital caters to the needs of the rural and urban population of Guntur and Vijayawada districts and also conducts various outreach programs and health camps.

The college has a dedicated and experienced faculty of 287 members, who are well-qualified and trained in their respective fields. The faculty members are involved in teaching, research and patient care activities. The college follows the curriculum prescribed by the MCI and the Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. The college also conducts regular seminars, workshops, guest lectures, conferences and CME programs for the students and faculty.