About Grant Medical College, Mumbai
INTRODUCTION
Grant Govt. Medical College & Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals Mumbai stands apart amongst all the medical colleges in Maharashtra because of its unique topography, connectivity and persistent leadership in medical training and health care for common man over the past one and a half-century.
Grant Medical College & Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals Mumbai is a premier and pioneer medical institution of 175 years of existence. This oldest medical institution run by the Government of Maharashtra providing undergraduate and postgraduate medical training and health care ranging from specialties to super-specialties along with tertiary care to patients will provide enhanced standards of medical education and health care.
Grant Medical College & Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals has situated the territory of south and central Mumbai. Mumbai is well connected by Western and Central railway, roadways, and airways and even by sea from all the parts of Maharashtra, India & the world.
Because of its better connectivity, people from many parts of the country find Mumbai convenient and also well equipped for treatment. Free and quality treatment across a large number of specialties for people below the poverty line and at a nominal cost to the common man is another important reason of getting an inflow of poor patients from grossly deficient and underdeveloped regions of the state and the country to Grant Medical College & Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Grant Govt. Medical College a premier medical institution and Sir J. J. Group of hospitals (including the other 3 attached hospitals) a tertiary care center, both of 175 years heritage are under the auspices of Govt. of Maharashtra.
The British administration of the Bombay Presidency started a medical school in 1826, but it prematurely closed after 6 years of its inception.
In 1835, Sir Robert Grant, the then Governor of Bombay visualized a systematic and scientific institution in Bombay for imparting comprehensive health care and medical training. The foundation stone of Grant Medical College was laid on 30th March 1843 and it was opened on 1st Nov. 1845 admitting the first batch of eight students.
Sir Jamshetjee Jejeebhoy came forward with a donation of rupees one lakh for the establishment of a hospital, as clinical medicine cannot be learned in the classrooms, but by the actual treatment of the patients who are admitted to the hospital attached to the medical college. The foundation stone of Sir J.J.Hospital was laid on 3rd Jan 1843 and the inauguration took place on 15th Mary 1845. Later many philanthropists gave a handsome donation to develop various departments that formed Sir J.J.Group of Hospital as it stands today.
Over last 175 years, Grant Medical College has produced a galaxy of eminent doctors and medical teachers & made its place on the world map.
The Grant Government medical College, Mumbai is one of the premiere institution of India affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. The Foundation of the institution dates back to 1845 and with a consistent performance in ranking in the top 10 Medical colleges all over India.
Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals is a conglomerate of 4 Hospitals: Sir J. J. Hospital, St. Georges Hospital, Gokuldas Tejpal Hospital, Cama & Albless Hospital. A combined effort of Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy & Robert Grant saw the birth of this Institute to cater to the medical care of the patients and offer Western Medical education of the Indians. The Institute exhibits a prestigious history to document the award winning research work of Robert Koch on Vibrio Cholera & Sir V M Haffkine/ Waldemar Haffkine on the Plague Vaccine and their likes.
The Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals is a premier Medical Institution of India under Government of Maharashtra. Sir Robert Grant (1780-1838) on becoming Governor of Bombay in August 1834 was deeply touched by the vast number of Indian’s who used to die for want of proper medical care. He envisaged the idea of Indians being trained in European system of Medicine. Thus in 1838, he proposed to the Government, the formation of a Medical College & a Teaching Hospital.
Luckily enough for the cause of Medical Education & Care, in March 1838, Sir Jamshetjee Jejeebhoy, the First Indian Knight & Baronet (1783-1859), offered a magnanimous donation of One hundred thousand rupees.
The proposal of Medical College was sanctioned by the Government & conveyed in the letter dated 18th July 1838. However it was sad & ironical that just nine days before the arrival of this wonderful news, Sir Robert Grant passed away.
It was the famous Sanskrit scholar Jagannath Shankarsheth who proposed the name “GRANT MEDICAL COLLEGE” to honor Sir Robert Grant. The foundation stone was laid on 30th March 1843 & the college became a reality on 3rd November 1845 & thus started the Grant Medical College (GMC).
Simultaneously with the plans & foundation of the college, it was also decided with the aid of munificent donation offered by Sir Jamshetjee Jejeebhoy, to substitute the previously existing Native General Hospital in city by creating the Sir J.J. Hospital. Its foundation stone was laid on the 3rd of January 1843 & it was opened for reception of the sick from 15th May 1845.
The first Professors of GMC were
Charles Morehead – MD, FRCS, Professor of “The Institute & Practice of Medicine” who was also the first principal of GMC
Dr. John Peet – MD, FRCS, Professor of Anatomy & Surgery
Dr. Herbert John Girand – MD, Professor of Chemistry & Materia Medica
The first batch of 9 students was admitted to the GMC, Bombay on 1st November 1845. They were
- Bhawoe Daje Lad Parsekar
- Monoel A.D. Carvalho
- Sebestian A.D. Carvalho
- Atmaram Pandurang
- Paul Francis Gomes
- Fardemjee Jamshetji
- Ananta Chandroba Dkule
- JC Lisoba
- Manoel Antonio D’Abrew
The motto of the Institution is MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO – i.e. – SOUND MIND IN SOUND BODY
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Grant Medical College, Mumbai Facilities
Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai has adequate infrastructural support that helps in the proper functioning of the college. The Grant Medical College, Mumbai facilities include a library that has a collection of books, magazines, journals, and others and it is a centre of attraction for book lovers. Grant Medical College, Mumbai ” has a separate hostel facility on campus for both girls and boys.”
The Grant Medical College, Mumbai facilities include separate accommodations, laboratories, an auditorium, a gym, a medical/hospital centre, and many other facilities. Students of the college are also encouraged to actively take part in various sports activities. The Grant Medical College Mumbai also has a library facilities that has a huge stock of books, magazines, and other study materials.
Boys Hostel
The Grant Medical College, Mumbai facilities include well-structured accommodations for boys. The Boy’s hostel facilities include a mess facility, sports, a gym and many other facilities. There is also a medical/hospital facility on campus.
Girls Hostel
The college provides a separate girls’ hostel with a well-designed infrastructure with various facilities on campus. The Grant Medical College Mumbai facilities include a hygiene mess facility, sports, medical/hospital, security and many other facilities.
Medical/Hospital
The Grant Medical College Mumbai facilities include medical facilities on campus. The college has a health centre to meet the medical requirements of students, teachers, and employees.
Library
The Grant Medical College Mumbai facilities include a library which is having a huge collection of books. The college library is precious to book lovers, and students can spend their leisure time for their education. The library offers a large variety of books, magazines, and journals, as well as text and reference materials for students.
I.T Infrastructure
The college provides an advanced IT infrastructure on campus. The college provides advanced technology in labs and laboratories.
Auditorium
The college provides an auditorium on campus which is equipped with advanced technology. The auditorium is used to organise seminars, webinars, presentations, and many other activities for students. The auditorium is also used to conduct cultural activities.
Laboratories
Grant Government Medical College’s laboratories in Mumbai are well-equipped with the most modern medical equipment, which assists students throughout their practical sessions. They also have all of the advanced practising equipment and instruments.
Gym
The Grant Medical College Mumbai facilities include a gym facility on campus. The gym is occupied with modern equipment. Interested candidates can access the gym facilities during their free time.
Parking Facility
The Grant Medical College Mumbai facilities include a parking facility on campus. Students, faculty, and staff is having access to the parking facilities.
Sports
The college provides sporting facilities, encourages students to participate in games for their physical and mental well-being, and instils an attitude of sportsmanship in them. The Grant Government Medical College Mumbai sports facilities include both indoor and outdoor games such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, and many others.