C. O. Karunakaran

Rajyasevanirata
Dr. C.O. Karunakaran
Born1892
Mavelikkara
Died(1970-11-30)30 November 1970
Thiruvananthapuram
MonumentsDr. C.O. Karunakaran Auditorium, Dr. C.O. Karunakaran Avenue
EducationMBBS, DPH, DTM & H (Camb.), DB (Lond.)
Alma materMadras Medical College, University of Cambridge, University of London
OccupationDoctor
TitlePrincipal, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Term1951–52
SuccessorDr. Axel J. Hojer
SpouseParukutty

Dr. C. O. Karunakaran, a notable physician, bacteriologist and microbiologist, was the founder of Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. He was the first Principal of the college and was also the Special Officer appointed for establishing the first medical university in the erstwhile state of Travancore-Cochin.

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