Chitwan Medical College

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Chitwan Medical College (CMC) is a renowned institution in the field of medical education and services in Nepal. It is located in Bharatpur, Chitwan, a city in the central-southern part of Nepal. The college was established in 2006 and has been providing quality education and healthcare services since then.

History[edit | edit source]

Chitwan Medical College was established in 2006 with the aim of providing quality medical education in the country. The college was founded by a group of visionary Nepalese entrepreneurs and medical professionals who were passionate about improving the healthcare sector in Nepal.

Infrastructure[edit | edit source]

The college has a well-equipped infrastructure with modern facilities. The campus includes lecture halls, laboratories, a library, hostels, and a hospital. The hospital associated with the college, Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital (CMCTH), is a 600-bedded tertiary care hospital.

Academics[edit | edit source]

Chitwan Medical College offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in medicine and nursing. The college is affiliated with the Tribhuvan University and is recognized by the Nepal Medical Council. The college follows the curriculum prescribed by the university and the council.

Undergraduate Programs[edit | edit source]

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
  • Bachelor of Nursing (BSc Nursing)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Postgraduate Programs[edit | edit source]

  • Master of Medicine (MD)
  • Master of Surgery (MS)
  • Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
  • Master of Nursing (MSc Nursing)

Research[edit | edit source]

The college encourages research activities and has a separate research cell for this purpose. The research cell facilitates and coordinates all research activities carried out in the college and the hospital.

See Also[edit | edit source]


Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD