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DELTA MEDICAL COLLEGE

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Introduction

Delta Medical College was established with the mission of becoming an ideal institution and a centre of excellence in 2006. Professor Dr. Syed Mukarram Ali, an internationally renowned histopathologist was the key person of this mission. The Governing Body of the college is comprised of representatives from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dhaka University and a Trustee Board. The College offers five-year degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and five-year degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) fulfilling all the requirements of Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BM&DC). Delta Medical College is equipped with modern tools and techniques of teaching methodology for better understanding of the subjects. Teaching staff are the mentors to supervise and guide the students throughout the process. Academic schedule is strictly followed based on academic calendar and there are also different extra-curricular activities throughout the year. Delta provides a unique character of friendliness with non-partisan and highly academic environment. Delta Medical College authority tries to maintain regular interaction with parents and guardians by organizing parent-teacher meetings. Delta Medical College Journal is being published regularly twice a year since 2012 which is recognized by BM&DC and indexed in several international databases. Even during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Delta Medical College did not lose its focus and has been relentlessly carrying on the academic activities adapting to the new normal and taking regular online classes and assessments. All the teachers and office staff are regularly doing their defined jobs following the government rules and safety protocols. It is a new experience for all of us but we are always ready to take up any challenge to continue our journey for becoming a centre of excellence, Every dark night has a bright sunshine at its other end. Challenges are there and will be there forever, but we as a family are welcoming you to the challenging profession.

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About College

Campus

Location : 26/1, Principal Abul Kashem Road Mirpur-1, Dhaka-1216
Year of Establishment : 2006
Year of Commencement of Academic Activities : 2007
Course Offered : MBBS & BDS
Course Duration : 5 years
Course Curriculum : Approved by the Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BM&DC) & Dhaka University
Student Profile

A total of 692 students have been admitted to the college so far. Of this figure 117 have qualified as doctors and 56 are undergoing internship. There are currently a total of 572 students who are undergoing academic instruction.

Foreign Students

The first batch of foreign students after qualifying in the 3rd Professional MBBS examination are currently in the fourth year while the second batch completed 1st Professional MBBS examination. The foreign students studying at Delta Medical College are from USA, India, Nepal and Nigeria.

Facilities

Academic activities are carried out with the following facilities -

 Four lecture halls
 Modern library with internet access
 Anatomy museum
 Anatomy dissection hall
 Histology laboratory
 Anatomy laboratory
 Physiology laboratory
 Biochemistry laboratory
 Pathology laboratory
 Microbiology laboratory
 Forensic Medicine museum
 Community Medicine museum
 Medical Education Unit and Resource Center
 Two common rooms for male and female students with indoor games facility
 Canteen
 Hostel - Accommodation available for male and female students adjacent to campus both for local and foreign
 Pharmacology laboratory
 Pathology museum

Departments

Library

The college library is situated on the 7th floor of adjoining college hospital building and remains open from 8.00 am to 8.30 pm.

The library has sufficient number of text and reference books of different disciplines including the latest editions on all major subjects. It receives 75 titles of current journals including two international journals regularly. All the books are duly classified and catalogued using international rules and code. The library is equipped with full time internet facilities with easy access to databases like PubMed, Medline, HINARI, AGORA, OARE etc.

Hostel

There are four hostels supervised by college authority available for the students. Two hostels are for local and two for foreign students.

Achievements

From the commencement of the institution our endeavor was to establish Delta Medical College as a centre of excellence in all aspects. We are very proud that the overall results of different professional examinations of different batches of MBBS and BDS course are remarkable.

Some of the achievements are – scoring 4th position in merit list of Dhaka University in MBBS 1st professional examination held in July 2012, including achieving honours marks -three students in Biochemistry and one both in Biochemistry and Anatomy. Two students achieved honours marks in Microbiology in MBBS 2nd professional examination held in July 2014.

One student of BDS course scored 10th position in Dhaka University in BDS 2nd Professional Examination held in February 2016.

One student of 3rd batch got honours marks in Science of Dental Materials in Dhaka University in BDS 1st Professional Examination held in February 2017.

College Rules and Regulations

Rules and regulations which must be followed by the students during the course period. Violation of any of which will result in disciplinary action by the authority. The rules are as follows –

At the time of admission parents/guardian will have to sign a bond that their children/wards will abide by the rules and regulations and code of conduct of the college.
The students will provide themselves with prescribed text books and dissection instruments at their own cost.
In case of illness or other unavoidable reasons of non-attendance, due application from the parents/guardian is to be submitted to the Principal of the college. Any unauthorized absence in the class will be liable for disciplinary action.
Irregularity of the students regarding class attendance, reports are sent to parents/guardian as 75% class attendance is a prerequisite for attending Professional Examinations.
Poor academic performances are also informed to the parents/guardian.
Cost of loss/damage to college/hospital property is liable to be realized from the student found responsible for the occurrence.
Any kind of political activity is not permitted in the college.
Readmission: The students must pay their monthly tuition fees by 10th of each month. If they fail, they have to pay late fees of Tk. 10.00 for each day till fees are paid upto 2 months. After that his/her name may be struck off the college register a re-admission charge of Tk. 25,000.00 along with arrear dues. May have to be paid.
Student’s name may be struck off the college register under the following circumstances and readmission fee is applicable if authority allows him/her to continue –
 For remaining absent from classes for 1 month without prior information.
 Ondisciplinary ground.
 Unsatisfactory academic performance.
The following penalties may be imposed according to the mater of the violation–
 Warning.
 Fine.
 Name struck off the college register.
 Expulsion from the college.
Extra charge: The authority reserves the right to introduce any extra charges for unforeseen expenditure related to academic development of the college.
Poster in the walls of the college and hospital premises is strictly prohibited.
Smoking and substance/drug abuse is strictly prohibited in the campus.

About Library

Library of the Delta Medical College came into being in 2008. Since its inception has acquired good number of medical books and journals consistent with the requirements of the medical students and teachers of all disciplines. It is considered one of the best medical libraries as far as the services and current collection are concerned.

Location

Library is located on the 7th floor of adjoining college building in approximately 2000 sft floor space.

Objectives

To implement, enrich, and support the educational programs of Delta Medical College.
To support and facilitate the research, learning, teaching activities of the college, by organizing, maintaining and providing access to appropriate literature and information resources in such a way as to provide optimum benefit for library users.
To provide an appropriate and comfortable environment, accommodation and facilities for the use of library resources.
To provide and ensure quality services and good professional practice in library activities.

Resources

There are approximately 2000 books and 60 titles of medical journals on a variety of health topics in consonance with the requirement of medical studies.
It also has an internet browsing station with 3 terminals to facilitate research and academic activities of students and faculty members.

Registered Online Resources

HINARI (Health Internetwork Access to Research Initiative): One of the world's largest full text online collections of biomedical literature consisting of 7,000 online research journals published by the leading publishers in the world. To access HINARI, please visit http://www.who.int/hinari/en/
AGORA (Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture): An outstanding digital library collection of 1278 journals in the fields of food, agriculture, environmental science and related social sciences. To access AGORA please visit http://www.aginternetwork.org
OARE (Online Access to Research in the Environment): A database of 2,990 online journals of environmental science, including biotechnology, biology, ecology, energy, geography, geology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography, urban planning, etc. To begin a OARE session, go to http://www.oaresciences.org

Arrangement

Computerized Winisis cataloguing (bibliographic) database is maintained in the library which enables the users to find books in multiple ways such as author, title and subject.
Books are placed in open stacks for the convenience of users and for consultation. Library maintains open access shelves to give enough choices to users so that they can select desired library materials.

Facilities

It is fully air-conditioned with 70 individual carrel desks to ensure privacy during the study process. There is a separate reading room for the faculty members. It provides a quiet, comfortable, and peaceful environment for study.
A library environment that is safe, welcoming, and offers a variety of comfortable spaces that will inspire learning, research and creativity.
All staffs are approachable, helpful, knowledgeable, and courteous and take satisfaction in working for the library.

Services

Circulation service.
Document supply.
Reference service - the service is for answering questions and providing assistance regarding collections, services, and information sources available at the library.

Library rules

Faculty members/students who have membership card can use the library facilities.
Users are not allowed to bring their personal belongings in the library. All members are required to leave their personal belongings (books, files, briefcases, handbags, and registers, etc.) at the entrance of the library (Personal Belonging Shelves).
Users who disturb normal library environment and behave in an offensive manner, will be required to modify their behavior or to leave the library.
Users must not write, underline or mark the library books. The library books are carefully examined on return and the borrower will be held responsible for defacing or damaging to, or loss of library book(s) in his/her possession.
Complete silence should be observed inside the library except for the brief and subdued talk with the library staff at the circulation desk or in any other section of the library.
Drinks & eatables are not allowed in the library.
Mobile phone must be switched off before entering the library and use of mobile phone and smoking is strictly prohibited inside the library.
Sleeping/hot talk/un-necessary discussion/loud voice/disturbance/foot on tables & chairs/ unbalanced talk, with colleagues / are not allowed in the library.
Students are entitled to check out books for reading only within the library. They are not allowed to take books at home.
Faculty members are entitled to check out 2 books (excluding text reference books and general reference books) for a period as follows:

o Professors/Deans/Consultants/Associate Professors/Assistant Professors - 7 days only.

o Lecturers/Research Associates/Teaching Assistants - To be returned same day within office time.

The borrowed books will be renewed for a period as mentioned above, if the desired book/books has/have not been reserved for another user. Overdue books will not be reissued.
In case of loss of book(s), five times the market price of the lost books be charged, or out of print titles, the amount equal to three times the original purchase price of the book(s) will be charged.
The In-Charge of the library has the authority to immediately stop the issuance or discontinue the reading rooms� facility for the defaulters.
While using the Browsing Station, please consult the In-Charge of the library for any assistance.
If accidentally mislay a book and cannot find it after thorough search, report the matter to the Circulation Desk immediately to avoid the undue fine.
Mutilation of library material is a matter of disciplinary action, however, books accidentally damaged should be reported promptly so that suitable assessment may be made and damages paid.
In case, a book is urgently required, the In-Charge of the library may recall it at a short notice any time and such a book shall be returned immediately by the borrower.