চট্টগ্রাম মেডিকেল কলেজ | |
Other name | CMC |
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Type | Public medical school |
Established | 1957 |
Academic affiliation | Chittagong Medical University |
Principal | Md. Jashim Uddin |
Location | , 22°21′33″N91°49′51″E / 22.3593°N 91.8308°E |
Campus | Urban |
Language | English |
Website | cmc |
Chittagong Medical College (CMC) is a public medical college located in Chittagong, Bangladesh. [1] It was established in 1957 and it is the second oldest medical college of Bangladesh. It is also the second largest medical college hospital in Bangladesh. [2] It is affiliated with Chittagong Medical University.
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Between 150-225 students graduated each year from 2010 through 2015. [5] As of 2019, it had an annual enrollment capacity of 220 students. [6] Sahena Akhter has been principal of the college since January 2021. [7]
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