ANWER KHAN MEDICAL COLLEGE
Anwer Khan Modern Medical College (AKMMC), established in 2008, is a private medical institution located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Affiliated with the University of Dhaka, it offers a five-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program, followed by a compulsory one-year internship. The Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) recognizes the degree.
Campus and Facilities:
The college is situated in an urban setting in Dhanmondi Thana, Dhaka. It is connected to the 750-bed Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital, functioning as a teaching hospital for clinical education. The campus features contemporary lecture rooms, labs, a library, and distinct dormitories for male and female students.
Academic Programs:
AKMMC offers a five-year MBBS program recognized by the BMDC, resulting in a degree from the University of Dhaka. After passing the final professional examination, graduates must complete a one-year internship, which is a prerequisite for obtaining registration from the BMDC to practice medicine. The school year spans from January through December.
Admission Process:
Admission for Bangladeshi students to the MBBS program is conducted centrally by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) through a written multiple-choice question exam. Candidates are admitted based primarily on their scores on this test, along with their grades at the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) levels. As of September 2015, the college is allowed to admit 110 students annually.
Affiliated Hospital:
The Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital is a 750-bed teaching hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It serves as the primary clinical training facility for students, offering exposure to various medical specialties and patient care scenarios.
Research and Publications:
The college publishes the "Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal" (AKMMCJ), an English-language, peer-reviewed, open-access journal released semi-annually in January and July. It accepts original research articles, review articles, case reports, and short communications on medical topics.
