About Department

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT	Dr. SHAJIT SADANAND
OP DAYS	Monday to Saturday - 8.00am to 1.00pm
OP DAYS & TIME	a. M1 Unit: Monday b. M2 Unit: Tuesday c. M3 Unit: Wednesday d. M4 Unit: Thursday e. M5 Unit: Friday f. M6 Unit: Saturday
SPECIALITY CLINICS	Rheumatology Clinic by Dr Jijith Krishnan Tuesday 8.00 am to 12.00pm
OT DAYS	N.A.
DEPARTMENT E MAIL ID	gmctmedicine@gmail.com
ONLINE BOOKING	Available through eHealth Kerala

 

Overview & History

Our commitment extends beyond the ordinary; it encompasses exceptional medical care, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive education in the field of internal medicine. As one of Kerala’s Premier Government Academic Institutions, we stand at the forefront of healthcare excellence.

What Makes Us Exceptional

1. Expert Physicians and Comprehensive Care:

• Our department comprises highly skilled physicians who specialise in diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide spectrum of medical conditions. From common ailments to intricate diseases, our team leverages the latest advancements in medical technology and evidence-based practices.
• We collaborate with super speciality departments to provide holistic care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
• The General Medicine Department has been a trailblazer in the battle against the pandemic COVID -19

2. Pioneering Research and Innovation:

• Our researchers actively contribute to advancing our understanding of disease mechanisms, improving treatment modalities, and enhancing patient outcomes.
• Through national and international collaborations, we push the boundaries of medical knowledge, striving for breakthroughs that impact global health.

3. Passionate Educators and Rigorous Training:

• Our faculty members are not only expert clinicians but also enthusiastic educators. We believe in nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• Medical students benefit from a comprehensive training experience that combines didactic lectures, hands-on clinical rotations, and research opportunities. Our goal is to cultivate compassionate, competent, and ethical physicians who will shape the future of medicine.

4. Patient-Centric Approach:

• Personalized care lies at the heart of our practice. We recognize that each patient is unique, and our treatments reflect this understanding.
• Whether it’s preventive care, management of chronic conditions, or acute interventions, our team is dedicated to improving the quality of life for every individual we serve.

5. Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence:

• These values drive our actions. We uphold the highest standards of integrity, treating patients with compassion and empathy.
• Our pursuit of excellence extends beyond clinical practice; it encompasses research, education, and community engagement.

Join us on this transformative journey. Whether you seek high-quality medical care, aspire to be a healthcare professional, or wish to contribute to ground breaking discoveries, the General Medicine Department welcomes you to be part of our legacy of excellence.

 

History

Department of Medicine started functioning in Government Medical College Thrissur from  1983.Initially the department was functioning in the building of the District Hospital ,in the heart of the city. Later it was shifted to Mulamgunnathukavu, Chest Hospital.At present it is functioning in the new building built for the medical college in Mulamgunnathukavu. MD General Medicine course  was started in the year 2004 with 4 candidates and presently there is an annual intake of 14 candidates. Annual intake of 175 MBBS students. Our department is a recognised centre of KUHS University for PhD programme. Also giving training for BDS students in GDC Thrissur.

 

Courses & Available Seats

Courses	#Seats/Year
MD General Medicine	14 Seats

 

Equipments

1. VENTILATOR including PORTABLE VENTILATOR
2. MULTIPARAMONITOR
3. DEFIBRILLATOR WITH EXTERNAL PACING AND BIPHASIC
4. DEFIBRILLATOR WITH CARDIAC MONITOR AND PACING
5. BPL ECG MACHINE (SINGLE CHANNEL, 3 CHANNEL, 12 CHANNEL)
6. USG Machine (DIP2200 DIGITAL SYSTEM)
7. Hand Held ECHO machine
8. HAND HELD SPIROMETER
9. SYRINGE PUMP
10. FLUID WARMER
11. PULSE OXYMETER,
12. HAND HELD PULSE OXYMETER
13. HFNO Machines (Airvo 2)
14. X ray lobbies
15. LCD PROJECTOR
16. LASER PRINTER
17. COMPUTER WITH CPU AND MONITOR
18. PHOTOCOPIER MACHINE

 

Treatments & Facilities

 

Academic Activities

• PG Training Programs:

  • Monday : Journal Club

  • Tuesday : Case Presentation

  • Wednesday : Topic Presentation

  • Thursday : Case Presentation

  • Friday : Clinical Club

  • Saturday : Topic Presentation

• UG Teaching Programs for MBBS:  For MBBS curriculum, General Medicine training is there in Phase 2, Phase three part 1&2, including lecture classes, Small Group discussions, Clinics, Case discussions

• UG Teaching Programs for BDS: During third year of BDS course, General Medicine is being taught in our department

• Faculty Improvement Programs

• Conduct Workshops and CMEs

• Quiz programmes related to specific day observations

• General Medicine Department is recognised centre of KUHS University for Phd programme

 

Non-Teaching Staff

1

Mr. Shijin Joy P

Clerk

 

Succession List of HODs

1	Dr. K G Nair
2	Dr. Muraleedharan M V
3	Dr. T P Antony
4	Dr. M A Raveendran
5	Dr. M A Andrews
6	Dr. Vinu Thomas
7	Dr. Jayachandran N V
8	Dr. Radha T R
9	Dr. Shajit Sadanand

 

The Team

 

Alumni

1st Batch - 2004 Dr.Mary Grace Dr.Shiraz S Dr.Reeja Bhaskar Dr.Ramesan T	2nd Batch - 2005 Dr.Junais K Dr.Reddish Babu K Dr.Annu Jose Dr.Jayan K G	3rd Batch - 2006 Dr.Anand M K Dr.Shameer V K Dr.Vijayan T P Dr.Vinitha L
4th Batch - 2007 Dr.Radhika M Dr.Bijilesh U Dr.Krishnadas N C Dr.Praveen S	5th Batch - 2008 Dr.Shameemurahman Dr.Shibu C Anand Dr.Vinod V S Dr.Shameer Palora	6th Batch - 2009 Dr.Renny Issac Dr.Vimi P S Dr.Srijith Kadavannoor Dr.Nisanth K
7th Batch - 2010 Dr.Ashik Hassan U C Dr.Sreeram B Dr.Manoj P G Dr.Musna P J Dr.Preethi P V Dr.Shanoj K C Dr.Sasi L Dr.Sreekumar A D	8th Batch - 2011 Dr.Abdul Raoof Dr.Dhanesh E S Dr.Santhosh L K Dr.Akhilesh R Dr.Anoop K V Dr.Keerthi C N Dr.Cyril Jacob Kurian Dr.Molcymole V Abraham	9th Batch - 2012 Dr.Raviivaran Dr.Lakshmi Krishna Dr.Ramya Das Dr.Kavitha C Dr.Sarang Vijayan Dr.Arun P Dr.Pradeep K R Dr.Mathini S
10th Batch - 2013 Dr.Praveen Kumar T S Dr.Sooraj S Dr.Anitha Sebastian Dr.Meera Nair Dr.Dina Francis Dr.P S Kripal Dr.Adarsh K Dr.Sakthi Srinivas	11th Batch - 2014 Dr.Jinson Paul Dr.Shamsudheen M P Dr.Raju Raghavan Dr.Glady Thomas Dr.Prashob P S Dr.Atul Hareendran Dr.Jeevanlal C K DrAnjana Asokan Dr.Biju A P	12th Batch - 2015 Dr.Jayakrishnan C Dr.Ranjith M S Dr.Jova George P Dr.Seetha Lakshmi B Dr.Meagule Rajsekhar Dr.Dimya Divakaran Dr.Rajesh A J Dr.Janfir Babu K P
13th Batch - 2016 Dr.Ahamed Ijas Dr.Ann Mary George Dr.Abhilash Krishnan V Dr.Prasannakumar R P Dr.Reshma Raveendran Dr.Sreejesh A S Dr.Ranjitha S Dr.Vintu George	14th Batch - 2017 Dr.Jishnu K R Dr.Vivekanandan T Dr.Aswin valliyot Dr.Parvathy Prathap Dr.Vishnu R Dr.Vinaya Chandran Dr.Manasa Muraleedharan Dr.Gopika Gopal S	15th Batch - 2018 Dr.Arun P T Dr.Nirmal Babu Dr.Bhavani Prasad Dr.Kathirvel M Dr.Mubin Ismail K Dr.Jassim K P Dr.Harilal K Dr.Sandeep R Dr.Susan K John Dr.Lekshmi M K Dr.Jijo A R Dr.Divyasree Puthiyaveettil Dr.Keerthana K P Dr.Maggi Vincent
16th Batch-2019 Dr.Harishma r s Dr.Govind Jayaprakash Dr.Rohith S Dr.Teeja Joseph Dr.Manu S Sabu Dr.Anjali Ann Baby Dr.Nikhila S S Dr.Elsa Thomas Dr.Geethika S Babu Dr.Akhila J Prasad Dr.Nimish George Jacob Dr.Amita S Alumkara Dr.Shahil  H Shali Dr.Naveen Krishnan K A	17th Batch-2020 Dr.Abhijith V S Dr.Breezy Anna Joy Dr.Aswathy K R Dr.Ajmal Dr.Sumit Reang. Dr.Muhammed Afzal C M Dr.Anand T R Dr. Melvin Baby Dr. Prithin M Dr. C V Sonia George Dr. Archana Lakshmanan Dr. Bilha Saju Dr. Aparna Kurup Dr. Aswathi P