Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College is a private medical college near Kolenchery, in Ernakulam city, of Kerala state. It is a Christian minority institution established and administered by Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (MOSC). At present MOSC is home to a Medical College, College of Nursing, Nursing School, Super Speciality Hospital, postgraduate degree courses in General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Anaesthesiology and Diploma courses in Anaesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics & Psychiatry and DM course in Neonatology.LocationThe vast and sprawling Medical College complex is spread over an extensive area of 35acre and is located about 26 km east from the heart of Ernakulam District Headquarters. The college is around 16 km east from Thripunithura Railway station and around 49 kilometers from Cochin International Airport.HistoryMOSC was established in 1970 as a nonprofit in Kolenchery.Achievements Maintained consistently high result in the first, second and final MBBS examinations with several distinctions and first classes from the time of inception. Secured 92% pass in the 1st MBBS examination of the Kerala University of Health Sciences in the first ever examination held by the University in September 2011. 21 distinctions and 58 first classes and 13 second classes. MOSC is registered for ECFMG creditial verification. Commenced postgraduate degree courses in General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Anaesthesiology and Diploma courses in Anaesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology,Paediatrics and Psychiatry and DM course in Neonatology.