Government Kilpauk Medical College is one of the premier government medical institutions in India. Founded in 1960, the college has been instrumental in producing many world-renowned doctors. There are 3 hospitals affiliated with the GKMC - Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, Government Royapettah Hospital and Government Thiruvotteeswarar Hospital of Thoracic Medicine. The college is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai and offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs to the students. The college provides excellent training and state of art infrastructure facility towards medical education and patient care.
