Makran Medical College
Mekran Medical College (MMC) (Urdu: مکران طبی کالج, Balochi: مکران طبی کالج) is a public medical institute located in Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan. It is one of several medical colleges affiliated to the University of Balochistan and was recently recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council.[1] MMC is home to 500 students in the MBBS program, with clinical rotations occurring at District Headquarters Hospital, Turbat. Faculty members hold appointments at basic sciences and clinical departments. There are full-time faculty members consisting of lecturers, assistant professors, associate professors and professors at MMC.
| Type | Public Government institute |
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| Established | 2017 |
| Principal | Sayed Abdul Rauf Shah |
Academic staff | Anatomy, Bio-chemistry, physiology, pathology, pharmacology,Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, community medicines |
| Students | 50 per year |
| Location | Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan 34°12′17″N 73°14′00″E |
| Campus | 200 acres (81 ha) |
| Affiliations | UoB, PMDC, CPSP, PNC, HEC |
| Website | www |
| Divisional Headquarters Hospital Turbat DHQ Turbat | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Federal Ministry of Health Balochistan Department of Health |
| Type | Teaching |
| Affiliated university | Makran Medical College |
| Services | |
| Standards | ISO 9001:2000 WHO |
| Emergency department | I |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in Pakistan |
History
In 2010, both the federal government and provincial government decided that more medical colleges were needed in the province to improve medical education, research and healthcare in Balochistan. Dr. Malik Baloch, former Chief Minister of Balochistan, led the way to construction of 3 medical colleges outside of the Quetta region in Turbat, Khuzdar and Loralai.
Academics
Undergraduate programs
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Recognition
MMC is fully recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
Administration
Principal: Dr Rauf Shah
