Chettinad Medical College, Chennai
Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute (CHRI), established in 2006 under the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), is a premier medical institution providing undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-specialty medical education. CARE became a deemed-to-be university in 2008, fostering excellence in medical training, research, and healthcare services.
Campus & Facilities:
- Campus Size & Features: Spread across 100 acres in Kelambakkam on the OMR corridor of Chennai, the campus is eco-friendly, Wi-Fi enabled, and largely vehicle-free with internal battery and bicycle transport.
- Hospital Infrastructure: A 1,150-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with 16 modern operating theaters, 7 ICUs, and the capacity to handle thousands of patients daily.
- Medical Facilities: Houses one of Southeast Asia’s largest simulation centers accredited by the American Heart Association, along with advanced surgical and procedural training labs.
- Academic Infrastructure: State-of-the-art lecture halls, a 32,000 sq. ft central library, practical labs, medical museums, a 500-seat mini auditorium, and a 1,200-seat convention center.
- Hostels & Welfare Facilities: Separate hostels for boys and girls with AC rooms, Wi-Fi, gym, laundry, TV, salons, and indoor/outdoor sports facilities.
- Campus Life & Services: Multi-cuisine food courts, banks, ATMs, RO water services, health checkups, student utility stores, green landscaped areas, and event venues for extracurricular activities.
Courses Offered:
- Undergraduate: MBBS with 250 seats (4.5 years plus 1-year rotating internship).
- Postgraduate : Broad range of clinical, para-clinical, and pre-clinical specialties with an intake of about 230–250 seats.
- Super-specialty: DM and M.Ch programs in Neonatology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, and other specialties.
- Allied Health & Others: B.Sc., M.Sc., diplomas, fellowships, and postgraduate diplomas in medical and allied health sciences.
Admission Process:
- Undergraduate (MBBS): Admission through NEET-UG followed by centralized counseling.
- Postgraduate (MD/MS): Admission through NEET-PG counseling.
- Super-specialty (DM/M.Ch): Admission through NEET-SS counseling.
Placements & Recruiters:
- Clinical Training: Extensive exposure in a high-patient-volume multi-specialty hospital with well-equipped OTs, ICUs, and emergency departments.
- Skill & Simulation Training: AHA-accredited simulation center ensures practical skill mastery before real patient interaction.
- Research & Outreach: Strong research culture with regular academic events, workshops, and opportunities for international collaborations.
Official Website & Contact:
- Website: www.care.edu.in
- Location: Chettinad Health City, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu – 603103
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