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.
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 8 batches. They are SMC-01, SMC-02, SMC-03, SMC-04, SMC-05, SMC-06, SMC-07 and SMC-08. SMC-02 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.
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