Khulna Medical College

The Khulna Medical College (KMC) (Bengali: খুলনা মেডিকেল কলেজ) is a government medical school in Khulna, Bangladesh. It is affiliated with Rajshahi Medical University. It is located in the city of Khulna, near the inter-district Bus Stand at the entrance to the city.

Khulna Medical College
খুলনা মেডিকেল কলেজ
TypePublic medical school
Established1992 (1992)
Academic affiliation
Rajshahi Medical University
PrincipalMd Abdul Ahad
DirectorDr. Munshi Md. Reza Sekender
Academic staff
135
Students900
Location
Khulna
,
Bangladesh

22.8291°N 89.5370°E / 22.8291; 89.5370
CampusUrban 40.25 acres (16.29 ha)
LanguageEnglish
Websitekmc.gov.bd

Khulna Medical College was established in 1992. The current principal is Md Abdul Ahad.

National and international recognition

This institute is recognized by BCPS (Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons) for postgraduate training and it has been included in WHO directory of medical colleges. As such graduates from this college can take part in USMLE examination in the United States.

Departments

Campus

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.

Organization and administration

Khulna Medical College is affiliated with Rajshahi Medical University.

Academics

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.

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  • New boys hostel

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