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Sir Salimullah Medical College

 

Sir Salimullah Medical College and Midford Hospital

Established - 1875
Type - Public
Admin. staff  - 2,000
Students - 1,000
Location - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Campus - Urban, 2.8 

Sir Salimullah Medical College (SSMC) is a government medical college in Bangladesh. It is located in the old part of the capital, Dhaka. It is affiliated with the University of Dhaka.Prior to 1854 it was a Dutch "kuthi" which was used for business purpose.

History
Sir Salimullah Medical College was established in 1875 as Dhaka Medical School in the old part of Dhaka city. Mitford hospital was a part of the school. Sixteen local kings and philanthropists helped in erecting the medical school building in 1889. The school was made a medical college in 1962. To acknowledge the contributions of the Nawabs, the college was named after Nawab Sir Salimullah (1871-1915). Until 1957 License of Medical Faculty (LMF) degree was offered from this college. During 1963-1972 condensed courses for MBBS degree was offered. In 1972 it was upgraded as a full-fledged medical college and the first batch students for MBBS degree enrolled in 1973. The civil surgeon of Dhaka was in charge of both the college and the hospital until 1974, when a principal and a superintendent were appointed for the above institutions. The superintendent was later (1984) made the director of the hospital. The college offers about 25 courses at the postgraduate level.

Sir Salimullah Medical College was established in 1875 as Dhaka Medical School in the old part of Dhaka city. Mitford hospital was a part of the school. Sixteen local kings and philanthropists helped in erecting the medical school building in 1889. The school was made a medical college in 1962. To acknowledge the contributions of the Nawabs, the college was named after Nawab Sir Salimullah (1871-1915). Until 1957 License of Medical Faculty (LMF) degree was offered from this college. During 1963-1972 condensed courses for MBBS degree was offered. In 1972 it was upgraded as a full-fledged medical college and the first batch students for MBBS degree enrolled in 1973. The civil surgeon of Dhaka was in charge of both the college and the hospital until 1974, when a principal and a superintendent were appointed for the above institutions. The superintendent was later (1984) made the director of the hospital. The college offers about 25 courses at the postgraduate level.

 
 Sir Salimullah Medical College

Library

Library of Sir Salimullah Medical College, Mitford, Dhaka, Bangladesh

The library is situated on the ground floor of new academic building with a large collection of medical books. Medical students can easily borrow book from the library by using their library card for a period of two months(maximum).

Hostel

There are seven hostels in this medical college. Main hostel and its extension (male), Alauddin Hostel (male), two Ladies students Hostels, Internee hostel (male) and Internee Hostel (female). Among all these hostels Main Hostel is the center for all cultural and student activities. Alauddin Hostel is situated few blocks away from main campus. All the Hostels have 24 hours electricity & water supply privilege but security and sweeping system is unsatisfactory. All the Hostels have dining facilities and canteens.

Courses

Graduation
M.B.B.S

 Post-graduation
MD (Internal Medicine)
MD (Neuro Medicine)
MD (Pediatrics)
MD (Nephrology)
MD (Cardiology)
MD (Radiology and Imaging)
MS (General Surgery)
MS (Ophthalmology)
MS (Otolaryngology)
MS (Urology)
MS (Obs. and Gynae)

Results
Academic result
Admission result(It will be updated regularly)

Reference 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Salimullah_Medical_College
http://www.banglapedia.org/httpdocs/HT/M_0271.HTM

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