Jashore Medical College
Jashore Medical College (Bengali: যশোর মেডিকেল কলেজ) (Formally: Jessore Medical College) is a government medical school in Bangladesh, established in 2010.[1] It is located at Horinar Beel near Chanchra New Bus Terminal in Jashore District.
যশোর মেডিকেল কলেজ | |
 Logo of Jashore Medical College | |
Other name | JMC |
|---|---|
Former name | Jessore Medical College |
| Type | Public medical school |
| Established | 2010 |
Academic affiliation | University of Rajshahi, Sheikh Hasina Medical University |
| Location | Horinar Beel, Jessore , 23.169°N 89.209°E |
| Campus | Urban |
It provides 5 year MBBS degree and it offers all the opportunities of advanced medical science. One-year internship after graduation is compulsory for all graduates. The degree is recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council.
History
The government felt the need for more medical colleges for medical education facilities. The government started establishing medical colleges at notable districts. As a result, Jessore Medical College was established in 2010. Jessore Medical College is continuing its hospital activity at Jessore 250 Beds General Hospital.[2]
Campus
Its main campus is situated at Horinar Beel near Chanchra New Bus Terminal in Jessore Sadar Upazila
Organization and administration
Jessore Medical College is affiliated under Rajshahi University[3] & Sheikh Hasina Medical University. The students receive MBBS degree from Rajshahi University after completion of their fifth year and passing the final Professional MBBS examination. The Professional examinations are held under the university and results are given thereby. Internal examinations are also taken on regular interval namely Card completions, term end and regular assessments.
Principals
| Principal's name | Working period
Mohidur Rahman 2020–present |
|---|---|
| Md. Akhtaruzzaman | 2019-2020 |
| Md. Gias Uddin | 2018-2019 |
| M. A. Shamsul Arefin | 2017-2018 |
| Abu Hena Md Mahbub Ul Mawla Chowdhury | 2014–2017 |
| Enayet Karim | 2010-2014 |
Admissions
From 2018, Jessore Medical College admits 70 (57 before) students into the MBBS degree programme yearly under the government medical admission test. JMC is under DGHS and curriculum by BMDC (Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council). Like other government medical colleges, to be admitted into Jessore Medical College need to be follow DGHS rules.[4]
The admission test is conducted centrally by Directorate General of Medical Education (nearly 70,000 applicants sat for the medical college entrance examination in Bangladesh). The test comprises a written MCQ exam, which is held simultaneously in all government medical colleges on the same day throughout the country. Candidates are selected for admission based on national merit and district, whether they are sons or daughters of freedom fighters and to fill tribal quotas. For foreign students, admission is through the embassy of Bangladesh in their respective countries.
Clubs
- Bangladesh Student League Jessore Medical College Branch
- Avyudoy অভ্যুদয়, ক্রীড়া ও সাংস্কৃতিক সংগঠন
- Sandhani Jessore Medical College Unit.
References
- "Organization Registry - Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare". Directorate General of Health Services. 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- "Jessore Medical College not shifting soon". Dhaka Tribune. 28 October 2014. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
- "Affiliated Colleges & Institutions". Rajshahi University. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- "DGHS MBBS Admission 2014-15". Dhaka Times. 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.