The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is a
public
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medical school
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in
Dhaka Cantonment
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,
Dhaka
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,
Bangladesh
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. It is the only government medical college under the
Ministry of Defence
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of Bangladesh. From 1999 to 2008 it was affiliated with
University of Dhaka
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(DU). Currently it is affiliated with
Bangladesh University of Professionals
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(BUP). A major general of
Bangladesh Army
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's Medical Corps is the
Commandant
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of the college.
History
Academic activities began on 20 June 1999.
Aims and objectives
The listed objectives of Armed Forces Medical College are a combination of medical instruction, military discipline, and general information regarding the nation of Bangladesh.
Dormitories
AFMC students viewed as 'medical cadets' and dormitory residency is compulsory. There are separate dormitories for male and female medical cadets located near the campus. The boys' dorm and the girls' dorm are identical in structure. After passing graduation, now-interns must move out of the dorms, however the option exists for outside living or an intern-only dormitory. The intern dorm is
co-ed
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, however men and women are assigned separate sides of the building.
See also
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Army Institute of Business Administration (Army IBA)
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Military Institute of Science & Technology (MIST)
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Army Medical College, Jessore
Army Medical College, Jashore (AMCJ) is a military medical school, established in 2014. It is located in Jashore Cantonment, in Jashore, Bangladesh. It is affiliated with Bangladesh University of Professionals. Academic activities began in Januar ...
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Army Medical College, Chittagong
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Army Medical College, Bogra
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Army Medical College, Comilla
Army Medical College Cumilla (AMCC) is a medical college in Cumilla District, Bangladesh.
History
Army Medical College Comilla was established in Comilla Cantonment by a sanction letter from the Ministry of Health. Total five Army Medical Coll ...
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Rangpur Army Medical College
Rangpur army Medical College (RAMC) ( bn, রংপুর আর্মি মেডিকেল কলেজ) is a military medical school, established in 2014. It is located within Rangpur Cantonment, in Rangpur, Bangladesh. It is affiliated ...
References
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Bangladesh University of Professionals
Universities and colleges in Dhaka
Military installations of Bangladesh
Medical colleges in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Armed Forces education and training establishments
Military education and training in Bangladesh
Educational Institutions affiliated with Bangladesh Army
Educational institutions established in 1999
1999 establishments in Bangladesh