Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, Medical school and hospital building in Kolkata, India
The Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine is a teaching and research institution housed in a heritage building on C.R. Avenue that specializes in tropical diseases. The school offers postgraduate programs and maintains laboratory and library facilities for medical research and patient treatment.
A British physician from the Indian Medical Service founded this school in 1914 to advance the treatment of tropical diseases. The institution remained affiliated with Calcutta University for most of its existence before becoming independent in 2003.
The building is named after a British physician and has educated generations of Indian medical professionals who now lead health institutions across the country. Its role in shaping medical practice in India remains visible through the careers of its graduates.
The building sits in an accessible central location with good public transport connections. Visitors should note this is an active medical facility, so access to certain areas may be restricted and it is best to check ahead before visiting.
A working university hospital named after a Scottish physician is directly integrated into the school, giving students hands-on clinical experience in real patient settings. This combination of teaching and active patient care sets the institution apart from many typical medical schools.
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