How is life at CMC, Vellore as an undergraduate?

CMC Vellore is among the top 5 medical colleges in India. The unique aspect that sets it apart from other medical colleges is that it just doesn't make you a good doctor but also a good person. It focuses on the holistic development of the students such that earning money is not their end goal. 

The second most appealing aspect is the faculty pool who are extremely eager to impart education and share their knowledge and experience with their students. The learning facilities are top-notch, the labs are well-equipped and the patient flow is also good.

Another good thing about the institute is that the patients are kind enough to let students interact with them and examine them, which is not the case in most big colleges. This is also why CMC Vellore students have better clinical exposure. 

The hospital receives many complicated and rare cases because it’s a tertiary care center, so there are ample opportunities for research. You can approach any faculty member if you are interested in starting a project and they will guide you. 

CMC Vellore has many exchange and elective programs with prestigious institutes like Karolinska Institute and Uppsala (both Sweden), NUS (Singapore), Kyoto University (Japan), places in Australia, as well as IISc Bangalore. This strengthens its alumni base that now spread across the globe in various positions in hospitals, governments, the WHO, etc. 

CMC Vellore's unique trait is its focus on community health and development. Students are made aware of the problems that rural and urban India is facing right from the beginning. 

The college gives equal importance to extracurriculars and students can be seen involved in many activities like music, dance, drama, and various sports. 

CMC Vellore is an amazing choice in terms of academics, opportunities, exposure, and experiences.