COURSE OFFERED

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The Department of Microbiology offers a one-year comprehensive course on Medical Microbiology during the 4th year (Phase 3) of MBBS course. The subject comprises both basic and clinical aspects of Bacteriology, Microbial genetics, Virology, Immunology, Parasitology, Mycology and Infectious diseases. The course is offered by 12 full-time faculty members consisting one Professors, two Associate Professor, four Assistant Professors and five Lecturers. The Department provides a learning experience for students that will catapult them into the professional arena as well-trained, knowledgeable medical graduates and competent, compassionate, intellectually mature physicians.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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Undergraduate medical students after completing the course on Microbiology will become well versed about the behavior and etiology of microbial diseases, their pathogenesis, immunological responses involved and some important clinical illnesses that would enable them to plan and interpret necessary laboratory investigations for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The department will provide teaching-learning experiences to achieve the following learning objectives:

Knowledge:

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At the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. describe and understand the morphology, antigenic structure, etio-pathogenesis of the diseases caused by microbes such as bacteria, virus, parasites and fungi and the diseases caused by them commonly prevalent in Bangladesh
2. explain the host-parasite relationship, normal flora of the body, pathogens and opportunistic pathogens
3. understand the principles and applications of immunology involved in the pathogenesis, diagnosis and prevention of microbial and immunological diseases.
4. understand hospital acquired infection and its prevention
5. understand the emerging and re-emerging microbial diseases in Bangladesh and their diagnosis, control and prevention
6. understand antibiotic resistant patterns and selection of appropriate antibiotics and its rational use.
7. understand the antimicrobial resistance and containment of antimicrobial resistance.
8. understand infection prevention and control in the hospital and outside.
9. understand biosafety and biosecurity measures particularly in the laboratory.
10. understand about the medical wastes disposal system.

Skill:

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Students will be able to:

1. plan necessary laboratory investigations selecting appropriate clinical samples at the right time, using the right method of their collection and interpret the results of these laboratory investigations to arrive at laboratory diagnosis of microbial and immunological diseases.
2. carryout media preparation, bacterial culture and antimicrobial sensitivity tests.
3. perform simple laboratory tests available in Upazila Health Complex.
4. interpret the results of tests and can treat the patients accordingly.
5. carry out the techniques of asepsis, antisepsis, and sterilization in day-to-day procedures.
6. undertake universal precautions in laboratory and clinical practices.

Attitude:

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Students will be able to:

1. demonstrate the attitude for further learning, research and continuing medical education for improvement of efficiency and skill in the subject.
2. demonstrate good behavior/dealings with the patients, attendances, relatives and other personnel involved in the medical services.

LIST OF MICROBIOLOGY FACULTIES

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 Md. Shariful Alam Jilani
MBBS, MPhil, PhD
Professor & Head

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Level: 10, Room: 1119

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Fahmida Rahman
 MBBS, MPhil
 Associate Professor

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 Level: 10, Room: 1121

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 Rehana Khatun
 MBBS, MPhil
 Associate Professor

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 Level: 10, Room: 1122

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 Shahida Akter
 MBBS, MPhil
 Associate Professor

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 Level: 10, Room: 1123

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Dr. Sraboni Mazumder
 MBBS, MSc, MD
 Assistant Professor

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 Level: 10, Room: 1113

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Aunta Melan
 MBBS, MD
 Associate Professor

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 Level: 10, Room: 1118

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Dr. Saika Farook
 MBBS, MD
 Assistant Professor

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 Level: 10, Room: 1118

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 Dr. Elisha Khandker
 MBBS, M.Phil
 Lecturer

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 Level: 10, Room:  1124

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 Dr. Saimun Nahar Rumana
 MBBS, MPhil, CCD
 Lecturer

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 Dr. Farjana Akter
 MBBS
 Lecturer

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 Level: 10, Room:  1124

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 Dr. Maisha Islam
 MBBS
Research Officer and Lecturer

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 Level: 10, Room:  1118

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 Dr. Farhan Muhib Udoy
 MBBS
 Lecturer

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 Level: 10, Room:  1118

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