Department of General Medicine
Committed to academic excellence, clinical mastery, and transformative research within the tradition of AVMCH Medical College.
About the Department
The Department of General Medicine at AVMCH Medical College is one of the founding departments of the institution, Established in 2000. The department is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, research output, and contributions to patient care through the attached teaching hospital.
The department actively participates in interdisciplinary research, regularly publishes in indexed journals, and trains undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students under NMC-approved guidelines.
Head of the Department
Dr. Ramesh Kumar
Head of Department • General Medicine
PhD, MBBS • 20+ years of academic and clinical experience. Published author and active researcher in general medicine.
Programs Offered
Faculty Details
Dr. Ramesh Kumar
HOD & Professor
Dr. Priya Menon
Associate Professor
Dr. Arun Nair
Assistant Professor
Dr. S. Vijayalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Research & Publications
Active Research
Ongoing studies in molecular mechanisms, clinical outcomes, and translational science.
Publications
50+ indexed publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
Grants
Recipient of ICMR, DBT, and DST research funding for multiple projects.
Collaborations
International collaborations with universities in the UK, USA, and Australia.
Emergency
0413-261 1245
info@avmc.edu.in
Location
Kirumampakkam, Puducherry — 607402