Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College (ShSMC) is the 14th government medical college, situated at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It's also the first ever government medical college in NEW DHAKA. The government set up the college to spread medical knowledge and to make more efficient doctors for the country. This medical college is surrounded by many other specialized hospitals; such as, the National Institute of Cardiac and Vascular Disease, the National Eye Hospital, the National Kidney Institute and the National Mental Hospital. This medical college has been included in the AVICENNA DIRECTORY OF MEDICAL SCHOOLS recently.
History
After a long period of consideration, the government decided on 5 September, 2005 to make the Shaheed Suhrawardy Hospital[1] into a medical college. Educational activities in the college began on the 6th May, 2006.[2] In the inauguration ceremony the then health minister, Khandakar Mosharof Hossain started the educational activities officially. Originally, the medical college was known as Begum Khaleda Zia Medical College[3] and begun its journey with 100 students.[4]
However, on the 1st June, 2009, the name of the medical college was changed to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. Now it has more than 600 students in its 5 batches.
Principals
- 1st principal: Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Azizul Huq (2006-2008)[5]
- 2nd Principal: Prof. Dr. Abdul Kader Khan (2008-2009)
- Present Principal: Prof. Dr. A.B.M. Maqsoodul Alam (2009-Present)
Examination and Affiliation
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College is affiliated with the University of Dhaka. The students receive MBBS degree from the University of Dhaka after completion of 5th year of study and passing the final Professional MBBS examination.
This college is directly governed by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council BMDC - an affiliate of Ministry of Health.
The Professional examinations are held under the University and results are given thereby. Internal Examinations are also taken on regular interval namely Card completions, Terms end and regular assessments.
Departments
Pre-Clinical
1. Department of Anatomy
2. Department of Physiology
3. Department of Biochemistry
Para-Clinical
1. Department of Pathology
2. Department of Microbiology
3. Department of Pharmacology
4. Department of Forensic Medicine
5. Department of Community Medicine
Clinical
1. Department of Surgery
2. Department of Medicine
3. Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics
4. Department of Pediatrics
5. Department of Cardiology
6. Department of Skin & V.D.
7. Department of Ophthalmology
8. Department of E.N.T.
9. Department of Orthopedics & Trauma
10.Department of Neuromedicine
11.Department of Physical Medicine
12.Department of Plastic Surgery
Clubs
- Blood Donating Club: Sandhani, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Unit
- Debating Club: Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Debating Club
- Cultural Organization: SpHuRoN,at first and then,The Beats. two nonpolitical voluntary cultural & sports organization in ShSMC.
Extracurricular activities
Each and every year the students celebrate the national days by performing cultural programe. Also the students celebrate the Iftar Party, Swarasti Puja, Indoor Games Competition in the college campus.
also the students of every batch celebrate their 100days, year ending, and batch programs in da college campus
Achievement
- Awarded "Best Medical College" by NDF (National Debate Federation) festival, 2008.
- Has been included in the Avicenna Directory of Medical Schools (Formerly WHO directory) in May, 2010.
Hostel
There are separate hostels for boys and girls. Both the hostels were established and opened in June, 2008. Both of the hostels are two storied & have catering services, Hall rooms, bathrooms and lavatory facilities.
Admission process
Admission test is held under the Ministry of Health for admission in all the government medical colleges. Students selected in the test are admitted here on the basis of their choice. I want to know the amount of admisson fee How much i have to pay if I pass in the admission test,again how much I have to pay if i dont pass in the admission test?
References
- ^ http://banglapedia.search.com.bd/HT/S_0267.htm Banglapedia
- ^ http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-15142476_ITM
- ^ http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/publish/article_27661.shtml The Daily New Nation Online Edition
- ^ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-145450495.html
- ^ http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/publish/printer_27661.shtml
See also