Satkhira Medical College

Satkhira Medical College
সাতক্ষীরা মেডিকেল কলেজ
Logo of Satkhira Medical College
Type Public medical school
Established 2011 (2011)
Academic affiliation
 University of Rajshahi
Principal Kazi Habibur Rahman
Students 310
Location Bakal, Satkhira, Bangladesh
22°41′24″N 89°02′49″E / 22.6901°N 89.0469°E / 22.6901; 89.0469Coordinates: 22°41′24″N 89°02′49″E / 22.6901°N 89.0469°E / 22.6901; 89.0469
Campus Urban
Language English

Satkhira Medical College (SMC) (Bengali: সাতক্ষীরা মেডিকেল কলেজ) is a government medical school in Bangladesh, established in 2011. It is located in the south-western city of Satkhira in Khulna Division.

It offers a five years medical education course leading to MBBS. One year internship after graduation is compulsory for all graduates. The degree is recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council.

History

  • 23 July 2010: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came Satkhira to visit Cyclone Aila victims and promised to set up a Medical College in Satkhira.
  • 6 February 2011: In a conference Prime Minister first publicly confirmed to set up Satkhira Medical College.
  • 9 August 2011: The name of SMC 1st published in MBBS admission circular for the session 2011-12.
  • 16 October 2011: Satkhira Medical College officially launched. Birthday of SMC
  • 13 January 2012: 1st batch (SMC-01) orientation occurred. SMC Day
  • 23 January 2012: Academic activities of SMC began. Anniversary of SMC-01
  • 20 July 2012: The foundation stone of the permanent campus of SMC laid by former Health Minister Prof. Dr. AFM Ruhul Haque.
  • 30 August 2013: Permanent campus started at Bakal, Satkhira.
  • 4 April 2015: Health Minister Mohammed Nasim inaugurated the 500-beds Satkhira Medical College Hospital.
  • 22 May 2017: 1st batch started their internship in SMCH.

Current batches

Currently there are 7 batches. They are SMC-01, SMC-02, SMC-03, SMC-04, SMC-05, SMC-06 and SMC-07. SMC-02 are now doing there internship after completed 5 years MBBS course. Other batches are in different years.

Every batch also has an iconic name.Like,

SMC-01 : Agrodeep. SMC-02 : Adommo. SMC-03 : Spondon. SMC-04 : Anuronon. SMC-05 : Avijatrik. SMC-06 : Aniruddho. SMC-07 : Dippoman.

Principals

  • 1st principal: Prof. SZ Atique (2012-2014)
  • 2nd principal: Prof. Kazi Habibur Rahman (2015–Present)

See also

References

    1. https://archive.is/20150118210300/http://64.150.182.63/bangla/details.php?id=132110&cid=3

    2. http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-01-14/news/216349/ সাতক্ষীরা মেডিকেলের যাত্রা শুরু

    3. http://mohfw.gov.bd/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=179%3Aconstruction-of-satkhira-medical-college-opens&catid=100%3Aevents&lang=en Construction of Satkhira Medical College opens

    4. http://www.dailyinqilab.com/details/2826/৫-জানুয়ারির-নির্বাচন-না-হলে-দেশে-মার্শাল-ল-জারি-হতো--স্বাস্থ্যমন্ত্রী/ ২৫০ শয্যা সাতক্ষীরা মেডিকেল কলেজ হাসপাতালের শুভ উদ্ধোধন


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