Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, MOSC Medical College for short, is an institution of higher education based in Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Kerala, India. Owned and managed by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, the college has established remarkable achievements in the area of medical education and provision of health care services in the region.

History and Foundation

History lists the college’s missionary objective as the hope to be able to provide medical education and healthcare services with a Christian attitude of charity towards humanity. From its modest beginnings, it has progressed to reach a level where it is considered among the finest medical educational and patient care services centers with a strong focus on ethics and professionalism in practice.

Campus and Facilities

Campus: The college campus is large and within the college premises there are classrooms which are built with advanced technology. The campus is calm and green which creates a perfect environment for the students to study and grow inside the campus.

Academic - Facilities: It is more than average and has all necessary requirements; can fit students into the classrooms, lecture rooms, laboratories and libraries including medical books in magazines and electronic resources and other great works that enhance the processes of learning.

Hospital: In association with the college is the MOSC Medical College Hospital, a level 3 hospital which delivers health and other professional services to the people. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical specialties and is fitted with technologically advanced equipment.

Academic Programs

MOSC Medical College provides undergraduate, postgraduate and super-speciality courses in the field of medicine and other allied health sciences. The presented program of study is aimed at providing students with both theoretical and practical aspects.

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Postgraduate: Provides for many MD and MS Program in different fields like General medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics etc.

Super-speciality & Others: Super- specialty courses, diploma courses and certificate courses in the various branches of medicine are also available in the college.

Community Engagement and Services

MOSC Medical College has a great concern for the welfare of the society. By its hospital as well as outreach activities it is able to reach out to a number of underprivileged members of the society and extend affordable and maintainable health care services. It also carries out health camps, awareness and community service activities on a regular basis.

Conclusion

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College is a torchbearer of healthcare and education in Kerala State. With its focus on Education, Clinical Practice and Social Responsibility, the institution remains productive to the health sector, nurturing skilled and caring health personnel.”