Sir Salimullah Medical College

Sir Salimullah Medical College (SSMC) is a government medical school in Bangladesh, located in the old part of the capital city Dhaka. It is affiliated with the University of Dhaka and operates under the jurisdiction of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

History

The college was established in 1875 as Dhaka Medical School in the Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital. It was named after Sir Khwaja Salimullah, the Nawab of Dhaka. The school was upgraded to a medical college in 1962. It was nationalized in 1972.

Campus

The campus of the college is located in Mitford, Dhaka. It includes academic buildings, a library, and student hostels. The college shares its campus with Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital, which serves as the teaching hospital.

Academics

The college offers a five-year MBBS course, followed by a one-year internship. It also offers postgraduate courses in various specialties through the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS).

Notable alumni

Many notable medical professionals and academics have graduated from Sir Salimullah Medical College. They have contributed significantly to the field of medicine in Bangladesh and abroad.

See also

• List of medical colleges in Bangladesh
• Education in Bangladesh
• Healthcare in Bangladesh

External links

• Official website

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