| চট্টগ্রাম মেডিকেল কলেজ | |
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| Other name | CMC |
|---|---|
| Type | Public medical school |
| Established | 1957; 67 years ago (1957) |
| Academic affiliation | Chittagong Medical University |
| Chairman | Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omar Faruque Yusuf |
| Principal | Md. Jashim Uddin |
| Location | Chittagong, Bangladesh 22°21′33″N 91°49′51″E / 22.3593°N 91.8308°E / 22.3593; 91.8308 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Website | cmc |
Chittagong Medical College, abbreviated as CMC is a public medical college located in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is the second oldest and second largest medical educational institute and hospital in Bangladesh. It is affiliated with the Chittagong Medical University.
History
Chittagong Medical College was established in 1957. Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) was started in 1959, adjacent to the college, with 120 beds. Construction of the present purpose-built, six-storied CMCH was completed in 1969.
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Between 150-225 students graduated each year from 2010 through 2015. As of 2019, it had an annual enrollment capacity of 220 students. On August 29, 2024, Professor Dr. Jasim Uddin took charge as the acting principal of Chittagong Medical College (CMC). He succeeded Dr. Sahena Akter, who was appointed as the principal of CMC on January 20, 2021.
Notable Alumni
- Samanta Lal Sen, Minister of Health and Family Welfare
- Pran Gopal Datta, Vice Chancellor, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
- Md Sayedur Rahman, Vice Chancellor, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
- Md. Shahinul Alam, Vice Chancellor, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
- Ismail Khan, Vice Chancellor, Chittagong Medical University
- Dr. Muhammad Omar Faruque Yusuf, Vice Chancellor, Chittagong Medical University
- Syed Atiqul Haq, founding chairman of department of rheumatology in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
- Sayeba Akhter, Ekushey Padak awardee (2020)
- Shahaduz Zaman, physician, writer
- Pranab Kumar Chowdhury, pediatrician, writer
- Mohammad Yousuf, Director General, Department of Drug Administration
- Abul Kasem, Member of Parliament
- Mozammel Hossain, Member of Parliament
- Muhammad Afsarul Ameen, Member of Parliament
- Shahadat Hossain, mayor, Chittagong City Corporation
- Babar Ali, 6th Bangladeshi Mount Everest conquerer
- Mohammad Shah Alom, Bir Uttom
Notable Faculty
- Pran Gopal Datta, Vice-Chancellor, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
- Ismail Khan, Vice Chancellor, Chittagong Medical University
- Dr. Muhammad Omar Faruque Yusuf, Vice Chancellor, Chittagong Medical University
- Shamsuddin Ahmed
- A H M Touhidul Anowar Chowdhury
- Pranab Kumar Chowdhury
- Nurul Islam
- Mirza Mazharul Islam
- Mohammad Shah Alom, Bir Uttom
References
- হৃদরোগের চিকিৎসা বন্ধ চট্টগ্রাম মেডিকেল কলেজ হাসপাতালে. SA TV. 14 January 2024.
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