Platinum Jubilee Assam Medical College
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | November 3, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 5 |
| Quantity | 211,600 |
| Perforation | comb 14 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Hyderabad |
| Printing Process | Wet Offset |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Credit (Designed By) | Ms. Nenu Gupta mt. Vinita Sinha |
| Catalog Codes |
Yvert et Tellier IN 3504 Stanley Gibbons IN 3828 Michel IN 3828 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Buildings | Schools |
Origins and Early History
Medical education in Northeast India began with the establishment of the Berry White School of Medicine in Dibrugarh in 1900. Founded through the generosity of Dr. John Berry White, a philanthropist who donated his life savings of ₹50,000, the school initially trained Licentiate Medical Practitioners (LMPs) before India’s independence.
This early institution laid the foundation for the demand for a full-fledged medical college in Assam. With public support and strong leadership, the movement culminated in the creation of Assam Medical College after independence.Establishment of Assam Medical College
Establishment of Assam Medical College
In 1947, Assam Medical College began functioning from the abandoned US Army military base hospital at Barbari, Dibrugarh. The first MBBS batch had 57 students.
The college was established with the efforts of prominent leaders and visionaries such as:
- Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi – Chief Minister of Assam
- Ram Nath Das – Health Minister
- Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah and others
- Dr. Hem Chandra Baruah – the founder Principal
Growth and Academic Achievements
Annual intake: 200 MBBS and 217 postgraduate seats.
- Graduates: 9,172 MBBS doctors trained till date, excelling in patient care, research, and academics.
- Departments: 28 full-fledged departments including 8 super-specialty departments.
- Advanced Courses: DM and MCh courses introduced in 3 super-specialties during the Platinum Jubilee year.
- Research: Pioneer in establishing the Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU) and Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU), boosting community and lab-based research.
Landmark Developments
- On 28th April 2022, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated a state-of-the-art cancer hospital within the premises, marking a new era in cancer care in Northeast India.
- The college has also been a nodal center for many national health programs, serving as a referral hub for Upper Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland.
Infrastructure and Healthcare Services
- Faculty: 345 members
- Support staff: 375 nursing staff, 300 grade III and 500 grade IV employees
- Bed capacity: 1,365 beds
- Daily OPD attendance: Approx. 1,239 patients
- Allied institutes within the campus offering courses in Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing (BSc, GNM, ANM) and Paramedical sciences.
Student Facilities
Being a residential campus, it provides accommodation for students with:
- 11 undergraduate hostels
- 6 postgraduate hostels
- In-house kitchen and dining facilities ensuring a supportive learning environment.
Legacy and Contribution
Over the decades, Assam Medical College has produced distinguished alumni who have become stalwarts in various fields of medicine and healthcare. It continues to stand as a beacon of hope, care, and medical excellence for the Northeast region and beyond.
Commemoration
On the occasion of its Platinum Jubilee (75 years), the Department of Posts proudly issued a Commemorative Postage Stamp honoring Assam Medical College for its invaluable contribution in advancing healthcare and medical education in Northeast India.
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