চট্টগ্রাম মেডিকেল কলেজ | |
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Other name | CMC |
|---|---|
| Type | Public medical school |
| Established | 1957 |
Academic affiliation | Chittagong Medical University |
| Principal | Sahena Akhter |
| Location | , 22°21′33″N91°49′51″E / 22.3593°N 91.8308°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Website | cmc |
Chittagong Medical College (also known as CMC) is a public medical college located in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It was established in 1957. It is the second oldest medical college in Bangladesh.
Chittagong Medical College was established in 1957. [1] Chittagong Medical College Hospital was started in 1959, adjacent to the college, with 120 beds. [2] Construction of the present purpose-built six-storied CMCH was completed in 1969.
The college graduated approximately 150-225 students each year from 2010 through 2015. [3] As of 2019, it had an annual enrollment capacity of 220 seats. [4] Sahena Akhter has been principal of the college since January 2021. [5]
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