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Infrastructure and Facilities at MGM Medical College & Hospital, Aurangabad

MGM Medical College & Hospital, Aurangabad is known for its state-of-the-art infrastructural and world-class facilities. The foundation is well-structured to facilitate the best possible learning platform for students and provide the best medical services possible for patients. In this respect, here's a descriptive profile of the infrastructural and other facilities available at MGM Medical College & Hospital:

Architectural Masterpiece

The architectural wonders at the MGM Medical College & Hospital are its buildings. It boasts of a colossal statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the entrance end, marking the commitment of the institution to his philosophy. The building has wonderful fiberglass work, which can be viewed from miles around and adds to its aesthetic features.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

MGM Medical College & Hospital are one of the best institutions in the world along with excellent facilities. There are vast modern equipment and facilities of the clinical and non-clinical departments. The key features available here are: 

• Central Library-very well-stocked library of books and journals along with digital resources for students as well as for the faculty.
• Mahagami Sangeet Academy- a high-qualified music and cultural institution.
• Radio Station: An in-house radio station to broadcast programs of academics and information.
• Media Laboratory: A technology-enabled media lab for the highest levels of media and communications study.
• Sports Complex: Complete sports complex with various sports and physical activity venues.
• Autism Center: Specialised center for autism diagnosis and treatment
• Swimming Pool: Swimming pool well maintained and up-to-date for the usage of students by way of refreshment and fitness purposes.

Academic Infrastructure

The efforts that the trustees and faculty have been putting in along with the availability of world-class facilities have set this MGM Medical College far ahead from others. Academic Infrastructure 

• Spacious A/C Lecture Halls: Comfortable and well-ventilated lecture halls well facilitated with modern teaching aids. Conference Halls: Large halls intended to host conferences, seminars, and workshops. Seminar Halls: Dedicated halls for conducting seminars and interactive sessions.
• Well-equipped museums: These museums contain full sets of biomedical specimens for educational purposes and models.
• Practical laboratories: Well-equipped labs to perform practical experiments and research.
• Library: It has a good number of academic books, journals, and digital material.

Research and Training

MGM Medical College places emphasis on research and training activities. ICMR, New Delhi, and MGM UHS, Mumbai have sanctioned several research proposals submitted by faculty and students of this institution. Students are also motivated to take up research projects and guidance from the faculty members is also extended in order to achieve success in the projects.

Hospital Facilities

MGM Medical College & Hospital has a 1000-bedded hospital. The hospital provides all kinds of primary, secondary as well as tertiary cares and special care for critically ill patients. The most important hospital amenities are

• 82 Intensive Care Beds: Specifically dedicated beds for the ICU patients
• 13 Futuristic Operating Theatres: Advanced stages for surgery using the latest machines.
• Specialized Outpatient Consultation Suites: Consultation suites with specialists for outpatient consultancy.
• Diagnostic Facilities: 3 CT Scan machines, 1 MRI machine, Digital X-rays, Digital mammography, Ultrasonography, Colour Doppler, PACS, DSA system, and DR System.
• State-of-the-Art Laboratories: Sophisticated diagnostics and therapeutic management by labs through all instruments.
• Multi-Organ Transplant Unit: Dedicated facilities for organ transplants including liver and kidney transplants.
• Liver Intensive Care Unit: Dedicated specialty care unit for transplanted liver patients
• Therapeutics Management: Advanced care in therapeutic management.

Medical Achievements

Over 117 safe and effective kidney transplants have been performed in the Nephrology and Urology Department. The Surgery Department has been able to carry out 3 liver transplants, 2 corneal transplants, and 10 bone marrow transplants so far. Angiography, angioplasty, cardiovascular surgery, and interventional radiography can be carried out in the Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, and Radiology.

Support Services

MGM Medical College & Hospital is fully equipped with facilities that provide medical aid all time. Some of the key support services include:

• Central Pathology Laboratory: Equipped with monitoring and diagnostic facilities.
• Blood Bank: A blood bank that contains an attached component facility.
• Casualty Medical Services: Newly built casualty services operate at all hours.
• Ambulance Service: 24-hour ambulance service in case of emergencies and emergency medical care.
• Health Insurance Scheme: Since 2014, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jeevandai Arogya Yojana with AA+ facilities has been implemented by the college along with the Government of Maharashtra to provide health insurance for poor and needy people.

Green Environment Practices

MGM Medical College & Hospital strives to achieve sustainability and incorporate green initiatives in a variety of ways through the hospital system, including

• 6,00,000 Liter/Day STP Plant: The sewage treatment plant has a capacity of 6,00,000 liters per day.
• 40,000 Liter/Day Effluent Treatment Plant: An effluent treatment plant with a processing capacity of 40,000 liters/day.
• Rainwater Harvesting System: The rainwater collection and storage system.
• 5.6MWp Solar Panel: This solar panel has a power-generating capability of 5.6 megawatts, hence it is useful in creating renewable energy.

Future Plans

The following prospects are on the cards for MGM Medical College & Hospital, within its ambit:

• Advanced Radiation Centre is an advanced radiation treatment centre well-equipped with modern advanced radiation therapy facilities.
• Fetal Medicine & Diagnostics: Specialized Centre in fetal medicine and diagnostics.
• Geriatric Medicine: Started a dedicated unit for geriatric medicine.
• Emergency Medical Facility: Extended services for emergency medical care.
• Central Research Laboratory: A modern research laboratory well-equipped with various sophisticated instruments and equipment.

Conclusion

MGM Medical College & Hospital, Aurangabad is one of those institutions that stand out because of its quality infrastructure and facilities. It symbolizes world-class education and health services through state-of-the-art facilities, modern medical technology, and overall supportive services on campuses. The holistic approach to research training and sustainable practices further propel the institution to the forefront of medical institutions. Through its efforts in the improvement and further extension of facilities, MGM Medical College & Hospital is poised to be one of India's leading medical educational institutions and healthcare providers.