B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Medical College in Ahmedabad
B. J. Medical College is a government medical school in the Asarwa neighborhood of Ahmedabad, closely integrated with Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. The campus spreads across spacious grounds with older buildings housing multiple departments, classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and connected hospital facilities for teaching and patient care.
Founded in 1871 as a small training school for medical auxiliaries, it received its name through businessman Byramjee Jeejeebhoy's donation. It expanded gradually: joining the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Bombay in 1917, affiliating with Gujarat University in 1951, and launching postgraduate programs by 1956.
The college takes its name from businessman Byramjee Jeejeebhoy, whose donation made its establishment possible. It serves the Asarwa neighborhood and the wider community through its clinics and hospitals, making healthcare and medical education central to local life.
The college is located in Asarwa and accessible by public transport, with various clinics and hospitals on and near the grounds. Visitors should expect an active campus with ongoing patient care and student activities, where appropriate attire is expected.
Several renowned heart specialists and transplant surgeons trained here and later contributed to medical advances in India. Additionally, the institution is linked with multiple research and specialty institutes such as the Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute.
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