Khulna Medical College

Khulna Medical College
খুলনা মেডিকেল কলেজ

Khulna Medical College academic building
Established 1992
Type Medical college, Coeducational
Location Khulna, Bangladesh
22°49′45″N 89°32′13″E / 22.829087°N 89.537040°ECoordinates: 22°49′45″N 89°32′13″E / 22.829087°N 89.537040°E
Campus Urban


The Khulna Medical College (KMC) is a teaching facility with the Khulna Medical College and Hospital that was established in 1992 in Bangladesh. It is located in the city of Khulna, near the inter-district Bus Stand at the entrance to the city.

Description

Khulna Medical College was established in 1992. With only a few students and little infrastructure initially, KMC began training undergraduate students. Post-graduate training was also given at the college. The college is affiliated to the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons. Facilities for academics, research and residency are available. Some students from the institution have already completed post-graduate degrees in various fields. The current principal is Professor Mahabubul Mohammid.

Affiliation

Along with nine other government and private medical colleges, Khulna Medical College is affiliated with University of Rajshahi. Prospective students take an admission test conducted by the Ministry of Health. Students selected are then admitted on the basis of their choice. The students receive a MBBS degree from University of Rajshahi after the completion of their fifth year and after passing the final Professional MBBS examination. This college is directly regulated by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council, an affiliate of the Bangladesh Ministry of Health.

Infrastructure

The academic building, adjacent to the hospital, is a four-story building which houses both administrative and academic sections: administration, students' areas, and office of the Principal. For educational purposes, there are classrooms, galleries, a library, and an audio-visual unit. There are four large galleries for combined classes and six student residences, along with quarters for staff and officers of the college and hospital.

Current batches

K-19 batch graduated recently, with K-20 , K-21, K-22, K-23 and K-24 being on session. The last to be admitted was K-24 batch, which was admitted for the 2014–2015 session.

Student organizations

  1. Nature Study Society of Bangladesh - President: Dr. Mahbub Hossain
  2. Sandhani - President: Tanvir Ahmed

Political organizations

  1. Bangladesh Chhatra League - President: Gofran Rabbi Asif
  2. Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal - President: Kamrul Huda
  3. Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir - President: Sheikh Imran Ahmed
  4. Bangladesh Students Union

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