Introduction

Every great medical college requires a strong teaching hospital to translate classroom knowledge into real-world clinical skills. For Navy Medical College, Chattogram (NMCC), this vital role is fulfilled by BNS PATENGA, the designated academic hospital.

Located on 11.110 acres of land near the college campus, BNS PATENGAis a fully functional, multi-disciplinary naval hospital staffed by highly skilled doctors, nurses, and paramedics. It serves naval personnel, their families, and the civilian population of Chattogram, while acting as a rich training ground for NMCC students.

The hospital reflects the Bangladesh Navy’s commitment to service and education — providing advanced healthcare to the community while equipping future doctors with essential clinical knowledge, skills, and values.

Hospital Infrastructure & Facilities

• Capacity & Layout: A 145000 sq ft multi-storied facility with inpatient and outpatient services, several hundred beds, ICUs, HDUs, cabins, and emergency care.
• Ongoing Expansion: Construction of a new 15-storied 400-bedded tertiary hospital began on 21 June 2022, featuring digitized records, advanced diagnostics, super-specialties, and international collaborations.
• Outpatient Department (OPD): Handles thousands of patients monthly with specialized chambers including Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, and more.
• Inpatient Department (IPD): Equipped with male, female, and pediatric wards, furnished cabins, and strict hygiene protocols.
• Diagnostic & Imaging: Includes X-ray, CT, MRI, USG, pathology labs, biochemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, ETT, Echo, endoscopy, and colonoscopy.
• Operation Theatres: Modern OT complexes with facilities for general and specialized surgeries, including laparoscopic procedures.
• Critical Care: ICU, HDU, CCU, NICU, and PICU units with advanced lifesaving equipment.
• Support Services: Hemodialysis, blood bank, pharmacy, physiotherapy & rehabilitation, ambulance service, and partially digitized medical records.

Departments & Specialties

• Internal Medicine – Adult care with subspecialties including cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, and pulmonology.
• Surgery – General surgery, urology, orthopedics, and other surgical specialties.
• Pediatrics – Child health, immunization, neonatal care, and growth monitoring.
• Obstetrics & Gynecology – Antenatal care, safe delivery, gynecologic procedures, and family planning.
• Ophthalmology – Eye care, refraction, and minor surgical procedures.
• ENT – Clinical and surgical ENT services.
• Dermatology & Venereology – Skin diseases and STI management.
• Psychiatry – Mental health assessments, counseling, and therapy.
• Community Medicine – Outreach programs and preventive care initiatives.
• Diagnostic Services – Radiology, laboratory medicine, pathology, microbiology.
• Other Departments: Orthopedics, Nephrology, and Cardiology.

Role in Clinical Training

• Bedside Teaching: Students practice history-taking, examinations, and case presentation in real wards.
• Outpatient Training: Exposure to common clinical conditions during OPD postings.
• Emergency Medicine: Students observe and assist with trauma and critical care.
• Surgical Skills: Students attend OT sessions and learn peri-operative care.
• Maternal & Child Health: Exposure to labor wards, deliveries, newborn care, and pediatric management.
• Integrated Learning: Multidisciplinary discussions linking pathology, radiology, and clinical practice.

Simulation–Hospital Linkage

Students first develop clinical skills in the Simulation Lab before practicing in real-life settings at BNS PATENGA. This ensures safe, confident, and competency-based learning.

Community Service & Outreach

• Medical camps, vaccination drives, and health awareness programs.
• Field visits to rural and urban healthcare centers.
• Collaboration with local health authorities and NGOs.

Faculty Involvement

Clinical faculty from NMCC also serve at BNS PATENGA, ensuring continuity and quality of teaching. Guest specialists from civilian hospitals are invited for advanced sessions.

Research & Case Studies

BNS PATENGA provides opportunities for case reports, clinical research, and publication. Students are encouraged to engage in evidence-based medical practice.

Quality & Safety Standards

As a naval hospital, BNS PATENGA maintains strict protocols on hygiene, infection control, confidentiality, and patient safety — instilling professionalism in all NMCC students.

Conclusion

BNS PATENGA is more than a teaching hospital — it is the living clinical laboratory of NMCC. With modern facilities, expert manpower, and naval discipline, it prepares students to become competent, compassionate, and globally capable physicians.