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Indira
Gandhi Medical College, Shimla (IGMC) came
into being in 1966 at Snowdon which was the residence
of Lord Kitchnar (1873-74) the erstwhile Commander-in Chief
of British-Indian Army. Over
the years, the Medical College has grown to a stature of a modern
& prestigious medical institution in the Country.
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Sophisticated equipments like MRI Scan, C.T. Scan, Cobalt Units,
Gamma Camera, Selectron, Upper G.I. Endoscope, Colonoscope,Bronchoscopy,
Nuclear Medicine facilities, ERCP, Ultrasonography, Haemodialysis,
Pulmonary function test including diffusion studies
and blood gas analyzer, Intensive Care Unit, Pacemaker, Holter Monitor, Colour
Doppler Echo-cardiography, image intensifier for orthopaedics
and Cardiology. Tread mill test, E.C.G.,Laparoscopic surgery,
transurethral resectoscope, laser and microwave diathermy
for physiotherapy are in operation. Open Heart Surgery is also now
operational.
There is a library maintained by the college for the students/staff.
The library contains books on all the topics related to medical field.
IGMC, Shimla consists of 2 sets of hostels viz. BHABA, RAMAN and
Girls hostels maintained by the college.
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