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History of the B.J. Medical College

Ahmedabad Medical School was created in 1871 and it became affiliated with the Civil Hospital in the city of Ahmedabad. The School had humble beginnings, starting with 14 students who pursued hospital assistant training.

In 1879, Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy donated Rs.20.000/- and the school was renamed after him, B.J. Medical School. The school grew and became affiliated with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Bombay in 1917. By 1946, the school obtained affiliation with Bombay University and then achieved higher status for itself to become B.J. Medical College, providing diplomas for L.C.P.S.

In 1951, the Gujarat University took over the school, which today flourishes with other allied medical and paramedical institutions, including: M&J Institute of Ophthalmology, M.P. Shah Cancer Research Institute, TB Demonstration and Training Center, Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Center, Institute of Cardiology and many other special laboratories and medical facilities.

The school offers postgraduate M.D. courses in 15 branches of medicine, an M.S. course in five branches of surgery, super specialty courses of D.M. in three branches, M.Ch in four branches, postgraduate diploma courses in 10 branches, and many other medical degrees for non-medical persons. It is a center for the National Board of Medical Examinations for various subjects and the school has made notable contributions in studies with the Indian Council of Medical Research. The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) has recognized the college for its innovation in integrated teaching and training programs on child health services and universal immunization.

Each year, some 250 students are admitted to the college receiving the best medical training. Many of the college's alumni are spread all over the world, providing premiere medical care.