Recognition of the College

The College is recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council since 1986. BMC has been enlisted in the World Directory of Medical Schools effective 1995 published by World Health Organization which entitles the graduates of BMC recognition all over the world. Graduates of BMC are eligible for limited registration with the General Medical Council of United Kingdom. They are also eligible to take the United States Medical License Examinations (USMLE).

College Accommodation

The College and the attached Hospital in Dhanmondi are accommodated in three 6 storied buildings with arrangements for 600 inpatients. The new building of the Hospital, called the Community Welfare and Health Care Centre (CWHCC) is built to international standards. It has an excellent Outpatient Department in addition to Inpatient facilities. The College also has a Modern Accident and Emergency department.

Class rooms

There are 5 large fully air-conditioned class rooms for lectures. In addition, there are departmental tutorial rooms attached to the respective departments. The Anatomy Dissection Hall is fully air conditioned. The laboratories of various departments like Pathology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology etc. are well equipped with instruments.

Audiovisual Equipment

Each class is provided with Multimedia Projectors, Computers, slide projector and microphone system. In addition, Overhead Projectors are also available for teaching in class rooms and different departments.

Library

The College has a modern fully air-conditioned library located on the first floor. The library has a collection of over 7,500 books996 including expensive latest monographs. It subscribes to 7 international medical journals on an annual basis. The library has accommodation for seating of 100 students and 15 teachers at any given time. The Medical Education Unit (MEU) is attached to the library. MEU has 4 computers for use by students and faculty members. Fax, Internet and E-mail facilities are freely available and are widely used. MEDLINE database (1996 to current) is available on CD Roms and online through the Internet. Teaching materials, text books and photocopiers are also available in the library. Students can borrow books from library for a limited duration.

College Journal

Bangladesh Medical College Journal is a peer reviewed journal and is recognized by BM&DC. Its publication was started in 1996. It is published twice a year in January and July. The official website of the journal is www.bmcjournal.org

Key Facilities Available at the College

• ✅ College has a fully air-conditioned library with an excellent collection of latest books, monographs, journals, Magazines and newspapers. Students are permitted to borrow books from the library. The library also provides photocopying facilities at a nominal charge. The library is open between 8 am and 8 pm on all working days of the week.
• ✅ Medical Education Unit (MEU) has modern computers, printers (laser, Inkjet), scanner, internet and e-mail facilities. The computers are freely available to the students. The MEU has MEDLINE Database (1966 to current) on CD-ROMs with further access to the National Library of Medicine in the USA through the Internet. MEU also has television, multimedia, and other electronic teaching materials.
• ✅ Common room for students with a television with cable connection, indoor games, and entertainment.
• ✅ Facilities for outdoor games and tournaments at the adjacent Abahani playground & at our new college campus.
• ✅ Sports and other extra-curricular activities are actively encouraged.
• ✅ Two good canteens for students and patients are available in BMC campus.
• ✅ College medical journal is published every six months and is indexed with the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council.
• ✅ The College & Hospital has ambulances for transporting patients. It has micro-bus for small groups of students and for interns; for larger groups, the College arranges buses for field visits and autopsies. Medical and Dental Council.
• ✅ Students publish wall paper and annual magazines. Debates, seminars and cultural events are held regularly.