Satkhira Medical College
| সাতক্ষীরা মেডিকেল কলেজ | |
 Logo of Satkhira Medical College | |
| Type | Public medical school |
|---|---|
| Established | 2011 |
Academic affiliation | University of Rajshahi |
| Principal | Kazi Habibur Rahman |
| Students | 255 |
| Location |
Bakal, Satkhira, Bangladesh 22°41′24″N 89°02′49″E / 22.6901°N 89.0469°ECoordinates: 22°41′24″N 89°02′49″E / 22.6901°N 89.0469°E |
| 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.
- 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 250-bed Satkhira Medical College Hospital.
Current batches
- SMC-01: Now in 5th year who passed their 1st prof examination in July 2013 & 2nd prof in July 2015.
- SMC-02: Now in 4th year who passed their 1st prof examination in July 2014.
- SMC-03: Now in 4th year who passed their 1st prof in May 2015 & 2nd prof in May 2016.
- SMC-04: Now in 3rd year who paased their 1st prof in May 2016.
- SMC-05: Now in 1st year who admitted here in January 2016.
Principals
- 1st principal: SZ Atique (2012-2014)
- 2nd principal: Kazi Habibur Rahman (2015–Present)
See also
References
1. 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