This college is the mainstay for medical education and treatment to the masses, not only to this State, but the adjoining area of the neighboring States. Patna Medical College, Patna has glorious past and bright future. It was started in the year 1874 as Temple Medical School with total admission of 35 students per year. This trend continued upto 1925. After that, it was turned into the medical college named as Prince of Wales Medical College, Patna. The first batch of MBBS students were trained clinically at Calcutta Medical College, Calcutta.
Patna Medical College does not require illustration from any corner. It itself is one of the greatest pillars in medical fraternity, established in 1925. Before that it was Temple Medical School. Formerly known as Prince of Wales Medical College, Patna. The postgraduate teaching was started in 1932. Our library is fully equipped with computer, internet and photography section and is connected to National Medical Library. Medical Education Unit is functioning very well as per guidance of MCI. Integrated Vertical Teaching, Horizontal teaching, weekly seminar for teachers and students are regular features in this institution.