Popular Medical College Hospital (PMCH)

Popular Medical College is a private medical college located in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, affiliated with the University of Dhaka. Established in 2010, it is a concern of the Popular Group and is recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC).

 

• Affiliation: University of Dhaka.
• Recognition: Recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC).
• Establishment: 2010.
• Location: The college is situated in the Dhanmondi area of Dhaka, and the hospital is nearby.

 

Courses and academic information

• Course offered: The college offers a five-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program.
• Internship: The MBBS program is followed by a compulsory one-year internship.
• Curriculum: The teaching program includes a systematic syllabus for pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical areas.
• Faculty: PMCH has well-respected and professional faculty members involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. 

 

Hospital facilities and services

• Bed capacity: PMCH operates a 500-bed hospital that offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services.
• Departments: The hospital has various clinical and diagnostic departments, including:
  • Medicine (including allied disciplines like Dermatology, Psychiatry, Cardiology, etc.)
  • Surgery (including allied disciplines like Paediatric Surgery, Urology, etc.)
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Diagnostic center: The Popular Diagnostic Centre is a related entity that provides a wide range of diagnostic services, including CT scans, MRI, blood tests, and other investigations.
• Patient care: Reviewers often praise the hospital for its medical facilities and the caring behavior of doctors and staff. 

 

Student facilities

• Hostel: The college provides well-equipped residential hostels with a dining hall for students.
• Campus: The academic building features air-conditioned lecture halls, modern laboratories, a museum, and a library.