Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College
Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College (SOMC) (Bengali: সিলেট এম.এ.জি ওসমানী মেডিকেল কলেজ) is a government medical school in Bangladesh, established in 1962. It is located in Sylhet. Originally named "Sylhet Medical College", it was renamed in 1986 in honour of General Muhammad Ataul Gani Osmani, commander-in-chief of Bangladesh Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. The college is affiliated with Shahjalal University of Science and Technology under the School of Medical Sciences.
সিলেট এম.এ.জি ওসমানী মেডিকেল কলেজ | |
 Logo of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College | |
Former name | Sylhet Medical College |
|---|---|
| Type | Public medical school |
| Established | 1962 |
Academic affiliation | Shahjalal University of Science and Technology |
| Principal | Professor Dr. Md Moynul Haque |
| Director | Brig. Gen. Brian Bangkim Halder |
Academic staff | 160 |
Administrative staff | 350 |
| Students | 1,400 |
| Undergraduates | 1,000 |
| Postgraduates | 400 |
| Location | , 24.9005°N 91.8532°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Website | magosmanimedical |
Campus
The college and hospital extends over an area of 206,355 square metres (51.0 acres) divided by newer and older construction. There are ten hostels (six male, four female) for student housing.
Academics
Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College offers undergraduate and graduate level courses in a variety of medical specializations. All the courses are certified by the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology are recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council.[1]
The school publishes two academic journals which publish biannually
- Osmani Medical Teacher's Association Journal (OMTAJ)
- Bangladesh Medical Journal
Notable alumni
- Dr. Nurunnahar Fatema Begum, pediatric cardiologist
Gallery
Students of Sylhet M.A.G Osmani Medical College performing in the college's intern ending program of 48th batch.
Exam hall