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 | |
 Logo of Satkhira Medical College | |
Other name | SMC,সামেক |
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| Type | Public Medical College |
| Established | 2011 |
Academic affiliation | University of Rajshahi |
| Principal | Prof. Dr. Kazi Habibur Rahman |
| Director | Dr. Rafiqul Islam |
| Students | 310 |
| 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.
Recently, 500 beded Medical College Hospital has started on full rhythm with emergency, ICU, CCU facilities. In a short period, This medical college has gotten a fully decorated campus. Area of this Medical College is about 45 acres (highest in khulna Division).
History
- 23 July 2010: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came 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 wa 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: 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.
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Current batches
Currently there are 9 batches. They are SMC-01, SMC-02, SMC-03, SMC-04, SMC-05, SMC-06, SMC-07, SMC-08 & SMC-09. SMC-04 are now doing there internship after completing 5 years 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.
Principals
- Prof. Dr. SZ Atique (2012-2014)
- Prof. Dr. Kazi Habibur Rahman (2015–Present)
References
1. https://archive.is/20150118210300/http://64.150.182.63/bangla/details.php?id=132110&cid=3
2. http://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-01-14/news/216349/ সাতক্ষীরা মেডিকেলের যাত্রা শুরু
3. http://mohfw.gov.bd/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=179%3Aconstruction-of-satkhira-medical-college-opens&catid=100%3Aevents&lang=en Construction of Satkhira Medical College opens
4. http://www.dailyinqilab.com/details/2826/৫-জানুয়ারির-নির্বাচন-না-হলে-দেশে-মার্শাল-ল-জারি-হতো--স্বাস্থ্যমন্ত্রী/ ২৫০ শয্যা সাতক্ষীরা মেডিকেল কলেজ হাসপাতালের শুভ উদ্ধোধন