Chitwan Medical College

Chitwan Medical College
चितवन मेडिकल कलेज
MottoCommitment to excellence in healthcare education
TypePrivate
Established2006 (2006)
AccreditationNepal Medical Council
Academic affiliation
Tribhuvan University
DirectorDr. Harish Chandra Neupane
ManagementInternational Society for Medical Education Pvt. Ltd.
Location
Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal

27°41′7.49281″N 84°25′51.38465″E / 27.6854146694°N 84.4309401806°E / 27.6854146694; 84.4309401806
CampusUrban
Websitewww.cmc.edu.np

Chitwan Medical College (CMC) is a private medical college located in Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal. Established in 2006, the college is affiliated with Tribhuvan University and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in medical and health sciences.

History

The college was established in 2006 by the International Society for Medical Education Pvt. Ltd. It started with an initial intake of 80 students per year in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program. Over the years, CMC has expanded its academic offerings to include nursing, pharmacy, public health, and other allied health sciences programs.[1]

Operations

CMC operates a 750-bed teaching hospital located in Bharatpur. The hospital provides a wide range of healthcare services and is equipped with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic facilities. The medical college is affiliated with Tribhuvan University and is recognized by the Nepal Medical Council.[2] The college is committed to offering quality medical education and healthcare services under the management of the International Society for Medical Education Pvt. Ltd.

Programs

The college offers the following programs:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (BNS)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
  • Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)
  • Post Graduate - MD/MS in various specialties

Hospital services

Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital provides the following services:

  • Outpatient and Inpatient services
  • Emergency and Trauma care
  • Intensive Care Units (ICU)
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU)
  • Surgical and Medical services
  • Diagnostic services including Laboratory, Radiology (X-rays, CT scans, MRI), and Ultrasonography
  • Specialty Clinics and Departments

Community Involvement and Controversies

CMC is actively involved in the local community through its healthcare services and educational outreach. However, the college has faced controversies, including protests by students over additional fees that exceeded government-approved limits. In 2019, students staged protests at the college and in Maitighar, Kathmandu, after the administration did not address their concerns about fee structures.[3][4]

Sports Involvement

In addition to its academic and medical operations, Chitwan Medical College is actively involved in promoting sports. In 2024, CMC became the owner of the Chitwan Rhinos in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), a major cricket tournament in Nepal. This involvement in the NPL highlights the college's commitment to supporting sports and community engagement beyond the medical field.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "About Chitwan Medical College". www.cmc.edu.np. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Institutes: Institute of Medicine". Tribhuvan University. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Chitwan Medical College students protest against additional fees". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  4. ^ "MBBS students protest in Maitighar after colleges refuse to pay heed to their concerns". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Franchise Auction Confirms Owners for All Eight Teams in Nepal Premier League". CricNepal. Retrieved 9 September 2024.


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