Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College is a private medical college located in Kolenchery, Kerala. It was established in 2002 by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, a Christian minority institution that runs various educational and charitable organisations in the state. The college is affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences and recognized by the National Medical Commission. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various medical disciplines, as well as diploma and nursing courses. The college has a mission to provide quality medical education and health care services at affordable cost¹⁴.

The college has a spacious campus of 40 acres, with modern infrastructure and facilities. The college has a well-stocked library, auditorium, laboratories, skill labs, simulation center, sports complex, cafeteria, and hostel facilities for students and staff. The college also has a museum of anatomy and pathology, which displays a collection of rare specimens and models. The college organizes various academic, cultural, and sports events throughout the year, such as MEDICON, JUBILEE FEST, and KUHS Interzone Football Championship⁴.

The college has a teaching hospital with 1100 beds, which serves the health needs of the local community. The hospital offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services in various departments, such as general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, psychiatry, radiology, anesthesia, pathology, microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, forensic medicine and emergency medicine²⁵. The hospital also has emergency and critical care units, blood bank, dialysis unit, cath lab, ICU, NICU, PICU, operation theatres and pharmacy. The hospital has a dedicated team of qualified and experienced doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and support staff who provide compassionate and quality care to the patients.

The college has a strong focus on research and innovation in the field of medical sciences. The college has a research committee that oversees the research activities of the faculty and students. The college encourages the students to participate in various research projects, workshops, seminars, conferences, publications and presentations at national and international levels. The college also collaborates with various national and international institutions and organizations for research and academic exchange programs⁴.

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College is one of the most reputed medical colleges in Kerala by students and parents alike. The college aims to produce competent and ethical medical professionals who can serve the society with excellence and compassion. The college strives to uphold the values of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church's vision of making quality health care accessible and affordable to all.