Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode (Calicut Medical College) is a premier Medical College located in the city of Kozhikode in Kerala. It was established in 1957 as the second Medical College in Kerala. Since then the institution has grown into a premier centre of medical education in the state. The vast and sprawling Medical College campus is spread over an extensive area of 270 acres (1.1 km²) and is located about 8 km east from the heart of Kozhikode city. This college and allied institutions serve 40% of the population of Kerala.