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.

The college is having 31 departments equipped with latest machinery and  equipments. Several of its alumini are the faculty  members in  well known Medical Colleges in  India and  abroad. Multi-storied buildings at Snowdon, Kamla Nehru hospital together contribute 872 beds to IGMC.

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. The BDS students of the Government Dental College, Shimla are also provided  hostel accommodation in these hostels.