Satkhira Medical College 4.12

Satkhira Medical College is a government medical school in Bangladesh, established in 2011. It is located in the south-western city of Satkhira in Khulna Division.It offers a five years medical education course leading to MBBS. One year internship after graduation is compulsory for all graduates. The degree is recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council.History 23 July 2010: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came Satkhira to visit Cyclone Aila victims and promised to set up a Medical College in Satkhira. 6 February 2011: In a conference Prime Minister first publicly confirmed to set up Satkhira Medical College. 9 August 2011: The name of SMC 1st published in MBBS admission circular for the session 2011-12. 16 October 2011: Satkhira Medical College officially launched. Birthday of SMC. 13 January 2012: 1st batch (SMC-01) orientation occurred. 23 January 2012: Academic activities of SMC began. Anniversary of SMC-01 20 July 2012: The foundation stone of the permanent campus of SMC laid by former Health Minister Prof. Dr. AFM Ruhul Haque. 30 August 2013: Permanent campus started at Bakal, Satkhira. 4 April 2015: Health Minister Mohammed Nasim inaugurated the 250-bed Satkhira Medical College Hospital.