Universal Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka

Universal Medical College Hospital
ইউনিভার্সেল মেডিকেল কলেজ হাসপাতাল
Emblem of Universal Medical College
Other names
UMCH
Former name
Aysha Memorial Specialized Hospital
Motto"Smile for all" [1]
TypePrivate Medical College & Hospital
Established1996 (1996) (Hospital)
2013 (Medical College)
Academic affiliation
University of Dhaka
ChairmanMrs. Priti Chakraborty
PrincipalUttam Kumar Paul
Director of HospitalAshis Kumar Chakraborty
Academic staff
78[2]
Undergraduates421 (Local 340, Foreign 81)[3]
Location
74G/75, Pea-cock Square, Mohakhali, Dhaka 1215
,
Bangladesh

23°46′34″N 90°23′45″E / 23.7761°N 90.3957°E / 23.7761; 90.3957
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish, Bengali
Hospital beds250
Website

Universal Medical College and Hospital (ইউনিভার্সেল মেডিকেল কলেজ ও হাসপাতাল) is a private medical college and hospital located in Mohakhali, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Established in 1996, it offers a five-year undergraduate MBBS program followed by a compulsory one-year internship. It is academically affiliated with the University of Dhaka[4] and recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council.[5]

History

Universal Medical College and Hospital was established in 1996 as Aysha Memorial Specialized Hospital, a private healthcare facility located in Mohakhali, Dhaka. In 2004, the hospital underwent administrative changes, and in 2013, it was renamed Universal Medical College and Hospital following the establishment of its affiliated medical college to provide medical education, clinical training, and healthcare services.[6][7][8]

Awards and community engagement

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the institution received ‘Covid Hero’ award.[9][10] It offered free treatment to members of the Bangladesh Lawyers Association (BLA).[11] It was also reported to have treated National Professor Dr. Anisuzzaman and folk singer Farida Parveen.[12][13] The college organizes an annual Gorbini Ma award ceremony to acknowledge the contributions of mothers of individuals recognized for achievements in various fields. In 2018, the awards were presented to the mothers of singer Kumar Bishwajit, actor Ferdous Ahmed, and singer Kanak Chapa. In 2023, the ceremony recognized the mother of actress Mehazabien Chowdhury.[14][15] UMCH has also organized free medical camps and public health seminars.[16][17]

Research and collaboration

Since 2023, Universal Medical College and Hospital has been involved in both national and international research and educational collaborations related to research and education. In February 2023, it hosted an Erasmus+ DigiCare workshop with Tampere University (Finland) and partners from Portugal and Vietnam on digital methods in medical and nursing education.[18] In November 2024, the institution signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID) Foundation to establish a Nutrition Club for activities related to nutrition, public health, and research.[19] The hospital has also conducted seminars with clinical partners such as Malaysia’s KL Fertility & Gynaecology Centre (June 2024) and entered agreements with other healthcare education and service providers, including Interhealth Hospital of Saudi Arabia.[20][21][22]

Campus and facilities

The campus is situated at 74G/75,Pea-Cock Square, Mohakhali, Dhaka 1215. The College includes lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and hostel accommodations. Clinical training takes place at the affiliated hospital.[8] In January 2020, construction began on a new 500-bed facility at Universal Medical College and Hospital. The development was marked by a foundation stone laying ceremony.[23]

Academic programs

The college follows the National MBBS curriculum and admits both Bangladeshi and international students in accordance the guidelines of the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council. In 2024, the 10th batch of MBBS students began their academic session.[24] Private medical college tuition and admission fees are regulated by the government.[25]

Affiliation

The college is listed in the Directorate General of Health Services (Bangladesh)(DGHS) Facility Registry, which officially recognizes it as a medical institution in Bangladesh.[26] The institution is recognized by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council[5] and it is academically affiliated with the University of Dhaka.

Administration

  • Chairman: Mrs. Priti Chakraborty[27][28]
  • Managing Director: Ashis Kumar Chakraborty[29][30]
  • Principal: Uttam Kumar Paul

See also

References

  1. ^ "History – Universal Medical College". Universal Medical College. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Phase I Faculty". Universal Medical College and Hospital. 29 September 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Students". Universal Medical College and Hospital. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  4. ^ "University of Dhaka: List of Affiliated Colleges". University of Dhaka (archived). Archived from the original on 30 August 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Updated List of Recognized Medical & Dental Colleges and Dental Units". Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  6. ^ "Aysha Memorial Specialised Hospital Dhaka". Bangladesh Health Alliance. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  7. ^ আয়েশা মেমোরিয়াল এখন ইউনিভার্সেল মেডিকেল [Ayesha Memorial is now Universal Medical]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  8. ^ a b "Universal Medical College". World Directory of Medical Schools. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  9. ^ "Universal Hospital gets Covid Hero award". The Financial Express. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  10. ^ "কোভিড হিরো অ্যাওয়ার্ড পেলো ইউনিভার্সেল হাসপাতাল". Somoy News (in Bengali). 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  11. ^ "Universal Medical College Hospital to treat COVID-19-infected BLA members free of cost". The Daily Star. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  12. ^ "National Professor Dr. Anisuzzaman hospitalised in Dhaka". The Daily Star. 2020-04-28. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  13. ^ "Folk singer Farida Parveen returns home after 13 days in ICU". Prothom Alo. 2025-02-25. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  14. ^ "Universal Medical College honours mothers of three celebrities". The Daily Star. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  15. ^ "Mehazabien's mother honoured with 'Gorbini Ma' award". The Daily Star. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  16. ^ "Women's Day: Universal Medical College Hospital to hold free medical camp". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  17. ^ "Universal Medical College Hospital Holds Free Health Camp". The Financial Express. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  18. ^ "Universal Medical College holds workshop on DigiCare". New Age. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  19. ^ "BIID Foundation, Universal Medical College team up for sustainable healthcare services". Dhaka Tribune. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  20. ^ "Universal Medical College, KL Fertility and Gynaecology Centre jointly organize seminar". Dhaka Tribune. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  21. ^ "Universal Medical College Hospital, KSA's Al Razi Group sign MoU". Dhaka Tribune. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  22. ^ "MoU signed between Universal Medical College Hospital BD and Interhealth Hospital of Saudi Arabia". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
  23. ^ "Foundation Stone of 500-bed Universal Medical College Laid". Daily Sun. January 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  24. ^ ইউনিভার্সেল মেডিকেল কলেজের দশম ব্যাচের নবীনবরণ অনুষ্ঠিত. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 5 June 2024.
  25. ^ "Govt to fix maximum fees". New Age. Archived from the original on 10 December 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  26. ^ "Universal Medical College and Hospital – Facility Profile". DGHS Facility Registry. Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Bangladesh. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  27. ^ "Parvez re-elected BCI president". The Daily Star. 2023-01-10. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  28. ^ "Governing Body - Universal Medical College". Universal Medical College & Hospital Ltd. 29 September 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  29. ^ "Dr Ashish Kumar Chakroborty Holds Free Medical Camp in Shahjadpur". Dhaka Tribune. 6 August 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  30. ^ "FocusOn Global Limited hosts inaugural event on the Future of HR". The Daily Star. February 11, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
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