Satkhira Medical College
Satkhira Medical College (SMC) (Bengali: সাতক্ষীরা মেডিকেল কলেজ) is a government medical college in Bangladesh, established in 2011. It is located in the south-western city of Satkhira in Khulna Division.
সাতক্ষীরা মেডিকেল কলেজ | |
Other name | SMC,সামেক |
|---|---|
| Type | Public Medical College |
| Established | 2011 |
Academic affiliation | Sheikh Hasina Medical University |
| Principal | Prof. Dr. Ruhul Quddus |
| Director | Dr. Kudrat e khuda |
Academic staff | 70 |
| Students | 340 |
| Location | Bakal, Satkhira , 22.6901°N 89.0469°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
It offers a five-year medical education course leading to an MBBS degree. A one-year internship after graduation is compulsory for all graduates. The degree is recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council.
The 500 bed Medical College Hospital has emergency, ICU and CCU facilities. Area of this Medical College is about 45 acres.
History
- 23 July 2010: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came to Satkhira to visit Cyclone Aila victims and promised to set up a Medical College in Satkhira.
- 6 February 2011: In a conference, the prime minister first publicly committed to Satkhira Medical College.
- 9 August 2011: The name of SMC was first published in the MBBS admission circular for the session 2011–12.
- 16 October 2011: Satkhira Medical College officially launched. "Birthday" of SMC.(SMC Day)
- 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 was laid by former Health Minister Prof. Dr. AFM Ruhul Haque.
- 30 August 2013: The permanent campus was started at Bakal, Satkhira.
- 4 April 2015: Health Minister Mohammed Nasim inaugurated the 500-bed Satkhira Medical College Hospital.
- 22 May 2017: 1st batch started their internship in SMCH.
Current batches
As of January 2022, there are 10 batches. They are SMC-01, SMC-02, SMC-03, SMC-04, SMC-05, SMC-06, SMC-07, SMC-08, SMC-09 & SMC-10. SMC-04 are now doing their internship after completing the five-year MBBS course. Other batches are in different years.
Every batch also has a name. SMC-01 : Agrodeep. SMC-02 : Adommo. SMC-03 : Spondon. SMC-04 : Anuronon. SMC-05 : Avijatrik. SMC-06 : Aniruddho. SMC-07 : Dipyoman. SMC-08 : Nirantar. SMC-09 : Durnibar. SMC-10 : Diptakkho.
Principals
- Prof. Dr. SZ Atique (2012-2014)
- Prof. Dr. Kazi Habibur Rahman (2015–2021)
- Prof. Dr. Ruhul Quddus (2021- present)
References
Further reading
- সাতক্ষীরা মেডিকেলের যাত্রা শুরু
- Construction of Satkhira Medical College begins
- ২৫০ শয্যা সাতক্ষীরা মেডিকেল কলেজ হাসপাতালের শুভ উদ্ধোধন