The college was established in 1846 and named the Hyderabad Medical School, during the reign of the 5th
Nizam of Hyderabad -
Afzal ad-Dawlah, Asaf Jah V.[4] When the Nizam became ill, probably from diabetes, the then British resident suggested he be treated with Western medicine by Dr
William Campbell Maclean.
Osmania General Hospital Hyderabad
The Nizam recovered fully. Impressed with allopathic medicine, he ordered the establishment of the Hyderabad Medical School (which later became Osmania Medical College) in 1847, headed by Dr. Maclean.[4]
Osmania Medical College ranked 20th by India Today in 2020.[7]
Conferences
OSMECON is the chief Medical Conference (UG) hosted by OMC and its associated hospitals. It is a 3-day event that sees participation of nearly 2,000 delegates across 17 states of the country as well as from 5 other countries, yet expanding its outreach.
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ISSN0304-9558.
PMID11619394.