Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College (SIMC)

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Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College (SIMC) (Bengali: ডা. সিরাজুল ইসলাম মেডিকেল কলেজ) is a private medical college in Bangladesh, established in 2011. It is located in Maghbazar, Dhaka. It is affiliated with University of Dhaka as a constituent college.

It offers a five-year course of study leading to a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. A one-year internship after graduation is compulsory for all graduates. The degree is recognised by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council.

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Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College was established in 2011 and the college received instructions for student admission. The instruction started from 2011-2012 academic year. Academic classes begin on 17 January 2012, which is celebrated as "SIMC DAY

The college is located in Maghbazar, Dhaka. An associated 500-bed hospital is proposed

Academics

The college offers a five-year course of study, approved by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC), leading to a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Dhaka University. After passing the final examination, there is a compulsory one-year internship. The internship is compulsory for obtaining registration from the BMDC to practice medicine. In October 2014, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare capped admission and tuition fees at private medical colleges at 1,990,000 Bangladeshi taka (US$25,750 as of 2014) total for their five-year courses.

Admission for Bangladeshis to the MBBS programmes at all medical colleges in Bangladesh (government and private) is conducted centrally by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). It administers a written multiple choice question exam simultaneously throughTribune. 16 February 2014

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Overview of Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College:

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Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College is one of the known medical colleges which is offering MBBS course in Bangladesh at an affordable cost. The college was founded in 2011 and is in Dhaka the capital city of Bangladesh. The college offers medical graduation in 6 years, in which one year is a compulsory internship. The college is recognized by the BMDC (Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council, and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The degree awarded by Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College is recognized all over the world by many organizations. 

Details of Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College:

Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College is regarded as one of the most prestigious institutions to study medical science. The university is considered as the epitome of quality education, hence is one of the best places for MBBS course. The university infrastructure is well built and the college has all the necessary facility that is required to get a good quality education. The college is equally concerned about the sports activities and health fitness of students and has sports club and activities like tennis, football, basketball, etc.

Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College is known for the overall development of every student. The college encourages students to take part in student exchange programs, seminars, conferences, debates so that to improve and have up-to-date information on the medical world. The college has 12 academic buildings along with a hospital that comprises 500 beds. The internship by students is carried out in this hospital for providing elaborate practical knowledge to all the students.

Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College offers a very good hostel facility to all its students. The accommodation has all modern facilities and well-furnished rooms for students. The mess is elaborate and has all kinds of food available. The college is given opportunities to actively participate in many humanitarian services like free blood donation and free medical supplies to the poor. There is 24/7 security in all hostels for all the students who are perusing the MBBS course. And the hostel runs under the supervision of the wardens.0

ADVANTAGES:

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The most important factors which attracts the medical students to study in Bangladesh are :

1.The country adopts the same teaching technique that of India.

2.Both the country have similar disease.

3.Internship is valid in India.

4.FMGE passing rate is high.

5.Course in English language.

6.Low cost of living.

7.Cheaper flights.

8.Good number of patients for OPD.

9.Duration 5 years.

10.Good bilateral relation with India.

11.Similar culture

12.Indian food availability.

13.Student safety.

14.Indian students safety and support as indian embassy is present in bangladesh.

15.Means of transports from india to bangladesh are Bus,Train,Airlines and Ship.

Admission Process and documents required:

1. Filling the college admission application form correctly, which is easily available online for respective university

2. Submission of soft copies of your passport, HSC mark sheet, and other vital documents to apply for a letter of permission for admission

3. Collection of admission letter from the medical university

4. After admission confirmation, you need to apply for a visa in the country with all necessary documents listed below

5. Appear in front of a personal visa interview at the embassy of Bangladesh with all the documents for the visa approval. The documents should be evaluated and authenticated before applying for a student visa.

6. Traveling to Bangladesh to join the medical university