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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Serena Josephine M.

Madras Medical College, a cradle of medical education in India

It opened up new horizons for young medico Saranya S, who hailed from Keelaperambalur village in Perambalur district, while it led senior diabetologist V. Seshiah to a path-breaking work in gestational diabetes. Shakthi Meenal’s love for medicine and history found newer beginnings here, while it gave a platform for DMK MLA N. Ezhilan to improve his scientific temper and helped him develop leadership skills.

Madras Medical College (MMC), established in 1835, is more than a teaching institution for thousands of medical professionals. In Tamil Nadu, it is almost every medical aspirant’s dream to study at MMC.

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