M Abdur Rahim Medical College, Dinajpur (MARMC) is a public medical school in Bangladesh, established in 1992. It is located in the Dinajpur District of Rangpur Division. It is affiliated with Rajshahi Medical University. It was renamed from Dinajpur Medical College and Hospital to M Abdur Rahim Medical College and Hospital after M. Abdur Rahim.[1]
এম আব্দুর রহিম মেডিকেল কলেজ, দিনাজপুর | |
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Former name | Dinajpur Medical College |
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| Motto | "Study in the name of God, who created you" |
| Type | Public medical school |
| Established | 1992 |
Academic affiliation | Rajshahi Medical University Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University |
| Principal | Professor Dr. A. F. M Nurullah |
| Director | Dr. A T M Nuruzzaman |
Academic staff | 83 |
Administrative staff | 147 |
| Students | 1000 |
| Location | , , Bangladesh 25°36′38″N 88°39′18″E / 25.6106°N 88.6551°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Website | marmcd |
Campus edit
Mosque edit
It is two storied building, situated at the south-west corner of the MARMC Playground.
Hostels edit
The name of the boys hostel is Dr. Md. Yousuf Ali Hall. It includes two four-storied buildings beside the play ground.
The name of the girls hostel is Dr. Md. Taibur Rahman Hall. It includes three four-storied building. It has three blocks. Eastern block, Western block and Main hostel.
There are two four-storied building for intern doctors. One for boys and one for girls. They are well decorated and behind the hospital for 24-hour medical service. There are two hostels for trainee nurses, near the nursing institute. There are also number of quarters for teachers, doctors, nurses and guest house for guests.
Dinajpur Nursing College edit
There is a well-developed nursing college affiliated with the hospital. It provides training for young nurses. There are also hostels for nurses near the hospital. This nursing college is affiliated to Rajshahi Medical University and BNMC approved govt intuition. This Nursing college provide Bsc in Nursing degree through the affiliated university and Diploma in midwifery under BNMC. It was established in 2016. The founder principal was D. Sharmin Sattar and Running Principal is Kohinoor Begum.
Other institutions under its affiliation edit
- Dinajpur 250-bed general Hospital
- Zia Heart Foundation Hospital
- Diabetic Hospital
- BNSB Eye Hospital
- MCHC Center
- School Health Center
- Center For Nuclear medicine, Dinajpur
- Chest Disease Clinic
- Leprosy Clinic
Administration edit
The principal is Professor Dr. A. F. M Nurullah (Professor and Head of the Radiology department).
Phase coordinators edit
- 1st Phase: Dr. Nurul Islam (Head of the Biochemistry department)
- 2nd Phase: Dr. Md. Jiaul Hasan (Head of the Pharmacology department)
- 3rd Phase: Prof. Dr. Jogendranath Sarkar (Head of the Microbiology department)
- 4th Phase: Dr. Nuruzzaman,Associate Professor (Head of the Medicine department)
Academics edit
M Abdur Rahim Medical College admits 180 students into the MBBS degree programme yearly under the government medical admission test. M Abdur Rahim Medical College is under DGHS and curriculum by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC). The admission test is conducted centrally under Directorate General of Health Services. M Abdur Rahim Medical College admits a good number of postgraduate students on different postgraduate courses offering by the college under BSMMU. M Abdur Rahim Medical College is affiliated with BSMMU and Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons. For foreign students, admission is through the Embassy of Bangladesh in respective countries. Many students from Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan are Studying here. It is good achievement of M Abdur Rahim Medical College. 25 batches have passed from this medical college successfully.
Courses edit
M Abdur Rahim Medical College offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
MARMC Journal edit
M Abdur Rahim Medical College Journal (MARMCJ) is BMDC recognised journal, published twice a year. It accepts original papers, review articles, case reports and short communications related to various disciplines of medical science for publication. Paper should be solely contributed to the journal.
- Published Journals:
Recognition edit
The degree is recognised by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council. Graduates of the medical college are eligible for USMLE and PLAB examination. M Abdur Rahim Medical College is listed in the IMED.
Clubs and other activities edit
- Sandhani (MARMC unit)
- Medicine Club (MARMC unit)
- Oikotan (cultural organisation of MARMC)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Dinajpur Medical College renamed M Abdur Rahim Medical College". The Daily Star. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2018.