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Khulna Medical College
খুলনা মেডিকেল কলেজ
Type	Public medical school
Established	8 July 1992 (32 years ago)
Academic affiliation	Sheikh Hasina Medical University&Rajshahi Medical University
Principal	Professor Dr. Md. Din-Ul Islam
Academic staff	135
Students	900
Location	Chhoto Boyra, Khulna, Khulna, Bangladesh; 22°49′45″N 89°32′13″E / 22.829087°N 89.537040°E
Campus	Urban 40.25 acres (16.29 ha)
Language	English
Website	kmc.gov.bd

The Khulna Medical College (KMC) (Bengali: খুলনা মেডিকেল কলেজ) is a government medical school in Khulna, Bangladesh. It is affiliated with Sheikh Hasina Medical University. It is located in the city of Khulna, near the inter-district Bus Stand at the entrance to the city.

Khulna Medical College was established in 1992. The legendary person of KMC is Professor Dr. Golam Mashud, Head of the department of Hepatology.

National and international recognition

This institute is recognized by BCPS (Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons) for postgraduate training and it has been included in WHO directory of medical colleges. As such graduates from this college can take part in USMLE examination in the United States.

Departments

Campus

The academic building, adjacent to the hospital, is a four-story building which houses both administrative and academic sections: administration, students' areas, and office of the Principal. For educational purposes, there are classrooms, galleries, a library, and an audio-visual unit. There are four large galleries for combined classes and six student residences, along with quarters for staff and officers of the college and hospital.

Organization and administration

Khulna Medical College is affiliated with Sheikh Hasina Medical University, Khulna

Academics

Prospective students take an admission test conducted by the Ministry of Health. Students selected are then admitted on the basis of their choice. The students receive a MBBS degree after the completion of their fifth year and after passing the final Professional MBBS examination. This college is directly regulated by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council, an affiliate of the Bangladesh Ministry of Health.

Club

Khulna Medical College has 3 clubs approved by the college. They are Khulna Medical College Cultural Society, Khulna Medical College Debating Club and Khulna Medical College Sports Club. Apart from this, the Medicine Club, Khulna Medical College Unit has been conducting its activities which are managed by the Central Executive Council of the Medicine Club.