Al Ameen Medical College, Bijapur- Introduction Date: 24-12-2019
About Al Ameen Medical College:
Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed Khan, an Indian Educationist & Social reformer, started Al-Ameen Educational Society in Bangalore in 1966 to provide educational facilities principally to the minority Muslim community. He laid a strong foundation of a big movement called “Al-Ameen Movement” through which attention was focused on education, health and banking sectors for the benefit of downtrodden sections of the society especially people of the Muslim Community.
He founded Al-Ameen Charitable Fund Trust in 1979 with an aim to establish educational institutions. He was supported by dedicated workers whose sincere efforts resulted in establishment of around 20 branches of Al-Ameen Educational Society and 135 institutions throughout the Country. Al Ameen Medical Colleges is one among these institutions established in the year 1984 in Bijapur.
Affiliation and Recognition:
Al Ameen Medical College is one of the renowned medical colleges in Karnataka that is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
Courses Offered in Al Ameen Medical College:
The medical college is well-known for providing quality medical education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Undergraduate Medical Course:
The undergraduate medical course offered in Al Ameen Medical College is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), which is of 4 ½ years duration followed by one-year internship. As permitted by MCI, 150 students are admitted to MBBS course in each academic year.
MBBS Entrance Exam:
NEET UG is a common entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS course in medical colleges in India. To secure MBBS admission in Al Ameen Medical College, candidate should qualify in NEET UG exam with required percentile as given below:
General Category: 50th Percentile
SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th Percentile
PwD Category: 45th Percentile
Postgraduate Medical Courses:
The postgraduate medical courses offered in Al Ameen Medical College are Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS), which are of 3 years duration. The courses are offered in various specializations, namely:
Doctor of Medicine (MD): Pathology, Anatomy, Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Physiology, General Medicine, Pediatrics and Radio Diagnosis/Radiology. As permitted by MCI, 18 students are admitted to these courses, in total, in each academic year.
Master of Surgery (MS): Orthopaedics, ENT, General Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. As permitted by MCI, 12 students are admitted to these courses, in total, in each academic year.
Postgraduate Diploma Courses:
Al Ameen Medical College Bijapur also offers postgraduate diploma courses, which is of 2 years duration, in Ophthalmology and Anesthesia. As permitted by MCI, two students are admitted to these courses, in total, in each academic year.
PG Medical Entrance Exam:
NEET PG is a common entrance exam conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE) for admission to PG Medical course in medical colleges in India. To secure PG admission in Al Ameen Medical College, candidate should qualify in NEET PG entrance exam with required percentile as given below:
General Category: 50th Percentile
SC/ST/OBC(including PWD of SC/ST/OBC) Category: 40th Percentile
UR PwD Category: 45th Percentile
Faculty:
The medical college has highly dedicated and well-experienced faculty with vast teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The faculty members are not just academically oriented but also participate actively in extra-curricular activities.
Teaching Hospital:
The medical college is attached to a 500-bed hospital i.e. Al Ameen Medical College Hospital, which is highly equipped with modern technology to provide health care services to the needy and hands-on experience to the students. The medical students undergo rigorous clinical training at this hospital under the supervision of qualified staff.
Facilities:
Al Ameen Medical College premises is spread over 200 acres of land on Western Hills of Bijapur. The campus houses the main college building, administrative block, lecture halls, central library, laboratory, recreation hall, the playground and hostels to cater to the needs of students.
Al Ameen Medical College has emerged as one of the best minority medical colleges in Karnataka by producing quality health care professionals who are dedicated to serving the society through their expertise.
Management Bodies:
Dean - Dr. Salim A. Dhundasi
Medical Superintendent - Dr. Satish M. Rashinkar
