Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery (Christian Minority)

Institutional Profile & Governance

• Established in 2002, this Christian minority institution is administered by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical Mission, which has been serving the community since 1970. 

• The college is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

 

Hospital & Clinical Infrastructure

• Attached to a multi-specialty tertiary care hospital with over 1,100 beds, offering robust clinical exposure across departments including Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OBG, Psychiatry, and more. The hospital is NABH accredited. 

 

Academic Programs & Intake

• MBBS: Offers 100 seats annually. 

• PG Courses (MD/MS) in disciplines such as General Medicine, Pediatrics, OBG, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, General Surgery, and Radiology with intake capacities varying by department (e.g., MD Pediatrics – 5, MD Medicine – 2, MS OBG – 3). 

 

Campus & Student Facilities

• The college is spread over around 35 acres, located about 26 km east of Ernakulam. 

• Facilities include hostels for both boys and girls, lecture halls, libraries, simulation labs, a strong focus on ethical and empathetic medical training, and access to research and national academic events. 

 

Vision & Mission

• Committed to nurturing competent, ethical, and compassionate healthcare professionals with a focus on service and societal impact. The college aims to emerge as a center of excellence in medical education, research, and patient care. 

 

Aspect	Details
Institution Type	Private Christian Minority Medical College
Established	2002
Affiliation & Approval	KUHS; Recognized by NMC
MBBS Seats	100
PG Programs	MD & MS (various disciplines)
Hospital Beds	1,100+ (NABH accredited)
Nearest City	Kolenchery, Ernakulam District, Kerala
Facilities	Hostels, modern labs, libraries, clinical training
Vision & Mission	Community service, ethical practice, research-led teaching