Makran Medical College

Mekran Medical College (MMC) (Urdu: مکران طبی کالج, Balochi: مکران طبی کالج) is a public medical institute located in Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan. It is one of several medical colleges affiliated to the University of Balochistan and was recently recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council.[1] MMC is home to 500 students in the MBBS program, with clinical rotations occurring at District Headquarters Hospital, Turbat. Faculty members hold appointments at basic sciences and clinical departments. There are full-time faculty members consisting of lecturers, assistant professors, associate professors and professors at MMC.

Mekran Medical College
مکران طبی کالج
TypePublic Government institute
Established2017
FounderDr Naimatullah Gichki
PrincipalDr. Afzal Khaliq Baloch
Academic staff
Anatomy, Bio-chemistry, physiology, pathology, pharmacology,Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, community medicines
Students50 per year
Undergraduates300
Location
Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan

34°12′17″N 73°14′00″E
Campus200 acres (81 ha)
AffiliationsUoB, PMDC, CPSP, PNC, HEC
Websitewww.facebook.com/mmcturbat
Mekran Medical College Turbat
MMC Turbat
Geography
LocationMMC Turbat, Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan
Organisation
Care systemFederal Ministry of Health
Balochistan Department of Health
TypeTeaching
Affiliated universityMakran Medical College
Services
StandardsISO 9001:2000
WHO
Links
ListsHospitals in Pakistan

History

In 2010, both the federal government and provincial government decided that more medical colleges were needed in the province to improve medical education, research and healthcare in Balochistan. Dr. Malik Baloch, former Chief Minister of Balochistan, led the way to construction of 3 medical colleges outside of the Quetta region in Turbat, Khuzdar and Loralai.

Recognition

MMC is fully recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).

  • Mekran Medical College
    Mekran Medical College
  • Mekran Medical College parking
    Mekran Medical College parking
  • MMC LIBRARY
    Mekran Medical College Library

See also

References
  1. "PMDC to recognise new medical colleges purely on merit". 17 August 2016.
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