Andhra Medical College (AMC) is the oldest medical college in Andhra Pradesh and one of the oldest medical colleges in India. It came into being on 19th July 1923 and rapidly acquired national attention as a centre of higher learning in medical education.
AMC students have been well known nationally and internationally, not only for their excellence in academics but also in the areas of sports and cultural activities. The students showed a strong patriotic spirit from the first days and participated in many struggles to obtain the freedom in which we continue to firmly believe. In the spirit of the Hippocratic Oath, the medical faculty of AMC and KGH is constantly dedicated to the health issues of the poor and needy at all times.
Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and Medical Council of India (MCI)
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam courses are offered at various levels like Undergraduate Degree (i.e BA, B.sc, etc.), Medical Degree (i.e. MBBS, Doctorate of Medicine (MD) & Master of Surgery (MS) ) and PhD and many more. You can also find a brief overview of the different courses offered by the university in the various disciplines with their specializations on the course page.
The Library
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam has its perfectly equipped library located in a building on the second floor. It is adequately ventilated and furnished with a congenial academic ambience. The library has a collection of 10,000+ books, 100+ journals, 500+ dissertations, 4000 back volumes of journals and CDs and DVDs. Dewey's Decimal Classification system is followed for the arrangement of books.
Canteen
This place is very comfortable for all the students to relax for a while. Here are available not only tasty snacks but also stationery and other personal things.
Indoor Games and Gymnasium
There is a provision for a gym and some indoor game items are available for the students. There is a period allotted to them, group wise and they utilize this gym as most of the students these days try to keep their body fit with some light exercises. So this place is very helpful for the students in maintaining a good physique and helps in having a sound mind and healthy body.
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam accept admission through various entrance exams like Common Entrance Exam.
To be a Globally acclaimed institution Recognized for excellence in Medical Education, Scientific Research and Patient care.
To train Health care professionals of the highest level of competence committed to excellence guided by professional ethics, morals, knowledge and technical skills by dedicated faculty. To provide the best evidence-based medical care to patients by applying state of art technology in an ethical and compassionate environment emphasizing positive health.