Diabetic Association Medical College

About University

1983 – 2009 (Year of Seeding& Structural Development) On 25 November, 1983, Dr. Mohammad Zahed with some other social workers established Faridpur Diabetic Association, the mother organization of this medical college. On 01 August, 1985,Faridpur Diabetic Association launched Diabetic test of the patients. On 25 November, 1985, Faridpur Diabetic Association got the affiliation of Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS)

ABOUT DIABETIC ASSOCIATION MEDICAL COLLEGE, FARIDPUR

The Diabetic Association Medical College, Faridpur started its journey on the 15th November 2009 and opened its doors to the students in the academic year 2009-2010. The Diabetic Association Medical College, Faridpur is an institution of Faridpur Diabetic Association (FDA). This medical college is established by Faridpur Diabetic Association Trust and run by a Governing Body. It mentionable that Faridpur Diabetic Association is the 2nd member of “International Diabetes Federation” from Bangladesh since 2009. This Medical College is Affiliated with University of Dhaka and Recognized by Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BM&DC) and Approved by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Enlisted in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WHO). Now the Medical degrees obtained from this medical college are acceptable to the provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada and therefore acceptable to all medical organizations in Canada. Students and graduates of this medical college are eligible to apply to ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) for ECFMG certification in USA. The College follows the course curriculum of MBBS course as laid down by Dhaka University and Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council. Government of Bangladesh regulates the criteria of admission in 1st year MBBS course and Dhaka University conducts the professional examinations and awards certificates of MBBS degree. The Diabetic Association Medical College Hospital (DAMCH) is attached herewith as the teaching hospital which is a tertiary care Hospital established in the year 1985 and delivering clinical services in almost all departments of medical science.

The Diabetic Association Medical College and Hospital is located in a quiet and serene environment in the heart of Faridpur city at Mosjid Bari Sarok, Jheeltuly with all modern amenities. Since its establishment in the year 2009, Diabetic Association Medical College, Faridpur has come a long way in last the years and achieved great reputation amongst the non-government medical colleges in the country. We have adequate qualified teaching staff and modern teaching aids like computers, multimedia and overhead projectors for effective delivery of lectures. This medical college has a full-fledged library with sufficient text and reference books and journals. The library has high speed internet facilities with HINARI access. Our vision is to lead this institution into a Centre of Excellence for medical education, training and service. Diabetic Association Medical College, Faridpur stand as an icon in undergraduate medical education of the non-government sector in Bangladesh. Faridpur Diabetic Association established this medical college in 2009. Faridpur Diabetic Association got the affiliation of Diabetic Association of Bangladesh in 1985 and obtained the full membership of International Diabetic Federation in 2009. Diabetic Association Medical College Hospital is one of the best Centre for teaching and managing the patient. The mission of our college is to create medical expertise who are willing to serve the communities. Teachers are fully committed to produce best doctors who can fulfill the hopes and aspirations of people of Bangladesh. I am delighted to welcome the candidates seeking admission into Diabetic Association Medical College, Faridpur. In this college, the students are highly valued and the academic activities are well organized. In addition to the academic program. Students are also encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities such as sports and cultural events. Diabetic Association Medical College Hospital is an advanced tertiary health care centre and provides excellent quality of care to patients at an affordable cost. The campus has adequate specialty departments for students teaching. It has a modern library with all kind of facilities. The guardian’s representatives have an opportunity to exchange their views with the managements of the college for overall improvement of it. Yearly three meetings used to be conducted with guardians of the students to inform them about results of different internal examinations.