Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Medical education and research institute in Chandigarh, India
The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research is a medical school and research center in Chandigarh. The campus covers roughly 110 hectares and holds specialized departments, laboratories, and patient care facilities.
The place opened in 1962 and grew into a medical center serving patients from Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Over the decades it expanded its departments and gained recognition as an Institute of National Importance.
The place carries the motto 'Service to the Community, Care of the Needy and Research for the Good of All' in its daily operations. Patients from surrounding states arrive early in the morning, often traveling long distances to reach the specialized departments.
The Dr. Tulsi Das Library offers academic resources such as medical journals, books, and research papers from multiple health disciplines. Visitors should note that the campus is large and plan enough time for orientation.
Around twenty thousand medical graduates apply twice a year through entrance exams for limited seats at this institution. The competition draws candidates from all parts of the country.
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