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Contents S/No Subject Page Number 1. Preface 2 2. Aim/Objectives 2-3 3. Army Medical College Campus 3 4. Medical College Facilities at a Glance 3-7 5. Admission Profile 7-11 6. Expenses of Study 11-12 7. Regulatory and Governing Body 12-14 8. Controlling Authority of the College 14 9. College Administrative Wing 15 10 Academic Wing 15-18 11. Course and Curriculum 18-24 12. Honours 24 13. College Regulations 25 14. Correspondence and Address 26 15. Conclusion 26 1 Preface 01. Bangladesh, a developing country, comprises of eighty percent of her population living in remote villages. However, defying all odds, Bangladesh has been making significant socio- economic development in recent years. Despite the improvement in healthcare indicators e.g. decline in mortality rates and increase in average life expectancy, the health sector of the country has still a long way to go in realizing its full potential. Even in this modern age, many people die here due to ignorance, inadequate medical care and lack of treatment facilities. Nevertheless, the medical education of the country has been striving to keep pace with the worldwide progress of medical science. Bangladesh Army also duly felt the inevitability of possessing a group of energetic, motivated and devoted young professionals to face the global changes taking place in the field of medical education and technology in the 21st Century. Keeping this focus in view, five Army Medical Colleges established in different came into being by a sanction letter from the Ministry of Health. All five Army Medical Colleges were inaugurated by the Honorable Prime Minister of People‟s Republic of Bangladesh through a video conference on 10 January in 2015. These colleges started their auspicious academic journey on 11 January in 2015 with 50 students each. 02. All Army Medical Colleges are affiliated to Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). Presently, 50 students are being inducted for each college per year. In future, all colleges will be empowered to hold one hundred & fifty students each year thereby fulfilling all the requirements of BM&DC guidelines. Aim / Objectives 03. Aim. The aim of Army Medical Colleges is to train specially selected candidates to be called Army Medical College cadets for five academic years according to the syllabus laid down by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BM&DC) for MBBS Degree to be awarded by the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). This will foster producing a group of high quality career doctors for the Armed Forces in particular and for the nation in general. 2 04. Objectives. The objectives of Army Medical Colleges are: a. To teach biomedical sciences traditionally required for medical graduates in order to meet the responsibilities or providing preventive as well as curative health care to the people of Bangladesh primarily. b. To produce well disciplined, self-motivated and dedicated doctors imbued with the values of kindness, tolerance, compassion and dedication to the charter of duty. c. To impart those aspects of basic military training required to turn each cadet into a highly disciplined, physically and mentally fit, morally and ethically upright and professionally dedicated medical graduate capable of providing health care services in adverse physical and psychosocial environment both in and outside the country during war and peace. d. To instill essential character qualities, strong sense of righteousness and a basic desire to serve the suffering humanity. Army Medical College Campus 05. Location. The Army Medical Colleges are located in different Cantonments as mentioned below. a. Army Medical College Bogra (Bogra Cantonment) b. Army Medical College Comilla (Comilla Cantonment) c. Army Medical College Jessore (Jessore Cantonment) d. Army Medical College Rangpur (Rangpur Cantonment) e. Army Medical College Chittagong (Chittagong Cantonment) 06. Hospital/Institutions. At present, Combined Military Hospital (CMH) of concerned area is affiliated with respective Army Medical College for the purpose of clinical training. The CMHs adjacent to the college campus offer necessary clinical training facilities to the students. Medical College Facilities at a Glance 07. Accommodation. All five Army Medical Colleges are residential institutions. It is compulsory for medical students to stay in the dormitories of the college. There are separate dormitories for male and female students adjacent to academic campus. The cadets must follow all rules and regulations regarding customs and etiquette, decorum and decency of the dormitory framed from time to time by the college authority. Visiting hours as per SOP (Standing Operating Procedures) are strictly adhered to. In case of female cadets, only notified selected visitors, mainly their parents/guardian are allowed in prescribed hours. 3 Dormitory 08. Messing. Medical students are provided with messing and allied services including laundry facilities. The messing, laundry and allied charges are borne by students. Dining hall 09. Clothing. Medical students are issued with all necessary uniform and other supporting items, the cost of which are realized from the outfit charge paid by the students. 10. College Activities. The core aim of Army Medical Colleges is to develop a medical cadet into a complete person imbibed with the qualities of a good human being who would be ultimately highly disciplined and skilled doctors for the national health care service. Emphasis is given to both curricular as well as extracurricular activities. Additional classes by the renowned persons of various subjects e.g. on discipline, social values, leadership, English language, Computer skills etc. are periodically arranged. 11. College Library& Reading Room. All five Army Medical Colleges have spacious library. It is enriched with different types of books and journals. The library possesses a good collection of training video film/audio cassettes and professional slides. Further enrichment of library is a continuous process. Every year new and latest books are planned to be added in the collection. 4 College Library Reading Room 12. Computer Lab. The computer lab is furnished with number of computers with all accessories and Wi-Fi internet facilities. Computer skill would booster the students in acquiring medical knowledge by using internet. Computer Lab English Language Lab 13. Lab & Museum. All Colleges have required number of practical labs named Physiology Lab, Bio-chemistry Lab, Histology Lab, Dissection Hall and Museum, Forensic and Community Medicine Lab for practical classes. Laboratory 5 14. Lecture & Tutorial Hall. All Colleges are equipped with adequate number of lecture halls and tutorial halls. Lecture Hall Dissection Hall 15. Cafeteria/Canteen. All colleges have cafeteria/canteen located within the premise of the college that provides light refreshment to the students. All necessary food items are available on payment. 16. Extracurricular Activities. Participation by medical cadets in extracurricular activities is mandatory. These activities provide not only welcome relief from the arduous training schedule but also help in igniting leadership qualities among cadets eventually developing their physical, intellectual, moral and ethical aspects. 6 a. Club: Following clubs are being established: (1) Debating club (2) Cultural club (3) Journal Club (4) Computer Club b. Games and Sports: Facilities for following games and sports are available: (1) Football (2) Volleyball (3) Badminton (4) Table tennis (5) Basketball (6) Chess (7) Cricket c. Gymnasium: Facilities for exercise and body building are available under the supervision of trained instructors. 17. Web site. The website of different Army Medical Colleges are mentioned below: a. Army Medical College Bogra : http:\\amcbogra.edu.bd b. Army Medical College Comilla: NA c. Army Medical College Jessore : www.amcjbd.org d. Army Medical College Rangpur: www.ramcbd.com e. Army Medical College Chittagong: www.amcc.edu.bd The detail information is given in the respective site and is updated from time to time. 18. Admission Profile. Following terms and conditions govern the admission and pursuance of the course of study in Army Medical Colleges. a. Eligibility for Admission: Candidates must fulfill the following requirements: (1) Age - Maximum 20 years on 1st July 2016 (2) Sex - Male/Female 7 (3) Marital status - Unmarried (4) Nationality - Bangladeshi by birth (5) Educational qualification - Must have passed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or their equivalent examinations having Physics, Chemistry and Biology in HSC or its equivalent. b. The minimum educational performances are as follows: (1) The students must have total minimum GPA 9.00 of SSC & HSC or its equivalent examinations. (2) For tribal candidates must have total GPA 8.00 & minimum GPA 3.50 in either of SSC & HSC or its equivalent examinations. (3) Candidates completed O & A level should have same minimum standard as of Bangla Medium. Candidates desirous of applying in AMC shall have to obtain an equivalent mark sheet/certificate/grade from DGHS, Mohakhali. (4) For all, Candidates must have minimum 3.50 Grade point in Biology in HSC or its equivalent examinations. (5) Physical standard. The candidates must be physically fit and confirm to the minimum physical standard to be fit by a medical board. c. Ineligibility for Application (1) Expelled or terminated from Army/Navy/Air Force or any Government service on any ground. (2) Convicted by any court for any