India’s healthcare landscape, particularly in the wake of the prolonged battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. The pandemic not only tested the limits of our healthcare infrastructure but also illuminated its strengths, demonstrating the potential of collaborative public health responses. Amidst constrained resources, India’s determined fight against the global health crisis has been globally acknowledged. This hard-earned momentum now fuels a renewed commitment—across both government and private sectors—towards the vision of “Health for All.”
At the forefront of this national transformation is ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad. A beacon of resilience during the pandemic, the institution played a vital role in India’s COVID-19 response by conducting government-approved vaccine trials and supporting critical care infrastructure. Its contribution to medical science extends far beyond crisis response—with over 700 research papers published, including 250 in prestigious international journals such as The Lancet, Nature, BMJ, and The New England Journal of Medicine. This robust research output not only underscores the academic excellence of the institution but also solidifies its position as one of Haryana’s top medical colleges.
A Legacy of Public Healthcare
Operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) was established in 1948 through a special act of Parliament, with a mission to provide medical care to workers in India’s organized sector. Over the decades, ESIC has grown into a vast healthcare network comprising around 160 hospitals, 2,000 dispensaries, and a rapidly expanding educational wing—including eight medical colleges, three postgraduate institutes, two nursing colleges, and two paramedical institutions.
ESIC formally entered medical education in 2011 with five institutions and now has plans to grow that number to 18 medical colleges by 2025. The Faridabad campus stands as a flagship model—combining clinical excellence, cutting-edge research, and a strong public health ethos.
ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad in a Nutshell
Strategically located in the Delhi-NCR region, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad stands out as a premier institution blending academic rigor with real-world relevance. It houses a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary research unit funded by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Government of India, enabling groundbreaking studies across a range of medical disciplines.
With a primary patient base drawn from the industrial workforce, the institution also incorporates regular workplace visits for students, deepening their understanding of occupational diseases and preventive healthcare—an aspect that truly sets it apart from conventional medical colleges.
Academically, the institution offers a diverse and robust curriculum, including DM/MCh programs in six super-specialties—Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Oncology, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Surgical Oncology. It also offers MD/MS programs across 23 specialties, Ph.D. programs in 10 disciplines, along with Associate Fellowship in Industrial Health (AFIH) and various certificate courses.
To date, five batches of MBBS students have graduated, while the first MD/MS cohort recently completed their final examinations, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic journey.
According to Dr. Anil Kumar Pandey, Dean of ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad, the institution remains deeply committed to fostering rewarding career opportunities for its students. All MBBS graduates are provided employment across ESIC hospitals through a structured placement policy. For postgraduate students, a three-year service bond is in place—one year at the parent institution and the remaining two at other ESIC hospitals as designated by ESIC Headquarters. For students aiming to enter private practice, mentorship and counseling support are also available, helping them establish clinics or pursue specialized career paths with confidence.
A Trusted Centre of Clinical Excellence
ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad stands as a cornerstone of public healthcare delivery, consistently demonstrating high-impact clinical outcomes. In the past year alone, the hospital recorded approximately 11 lakh outpatient visits and 35,000 inpatient admissions, reflecting the immense trust placed in it by both ESIC beneficiaries and the general public. With a strong surgical profile, the institution has performed over 7,200 major and 61,000 minor surgeries annually, covering the full spectrum from routine procedures to complex super-specialty interventions.
Its round-the-clock emergency and critical care services handle a significant caseload, with 9,500 ICU admissions, and dedicated units like NICU (1,450 cases), PICU (1,960 cases), and CCU (3,490 cases) ensuring comprehensive acute care. Diagnostic capabilities are equally robust, with over 26 lakh biochemistry tests, 21 lakh hematology tests, and a broad array of radiological services including 1.4 lakh X-rays, 41,000 ultrasounds, 20,000 CT scans, and 7,000 MRIs conducted annually. The Cath Lab has also been instrumental in managing cardiac conditions, performing over 3,120 cardiac procedures, contributing to a cumulative total of 9,250 interventions.
As a model institution in both healthcare delivery and medical education, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad exemplifies the strength of a well-integrated public healthcare system—grounded in service, driven by research, and committed to shaping the future of Indian medicine.
