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Chitwan Medical College (CMC) is a private medical college located in Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal. Established in 2006, the college is affiliated with
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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.


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 Tribhuvan University (TU; ) is a public university located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest and the largest university in Nepal. It offers 1,000 undergraduate and 500 postgraduate programs a ...
and is recognized by the
Nepal Medical Council The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) is a statutory body regulating medical education and registration of doctors in Nepal. NMC was established in 1964 under Nepal Medical Council Act 1964. Chairman of NMC is nominated by Government of Nepal whereas ...
. 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
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,
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, after the administration did not address their concerns about fee structures.


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 The Nepal Premier League, officially known as Siddhartha Bank NPL for sponsorship reasons, is a men's Twenty20 cricket league held annually in Nepal. Founded by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) in 2024, the league features eight province ...
in the
Nepal Premier League The Nepal Premier League, officially known as Siddhartha Bank NPL for sponsorship reasons, is a men's Twenty20 cricket league held annually in Nepal. Founded by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) in 2024, the league features eight province ...
(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.


See also

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Janaki Medical College Janaki Medical College and Teaching Hospital is a medical college located near Janakpur in the Dhanusha District of Nepal. History The college was established in 2003 with an annual intake of 80 students a year to a Bachelor of Medicine and Ba ...


References

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