University of Medicine 1, Yangon

The University of Medicine 1, Yangon (Burmese: ဆေးတက္ကသိုလ်(၁) ရန်ကုန် [sʰé tɛʔkəθò tɪʔ (jàɰ̃ɡòʊɰ̃)]; formerly the Institute of Medicine 1), located in Yangon, it is the oldest medical school in Myanmar. The university offers M.B.B.S. (equivalent of the M.D.) degrees and graduate (diploma, master's and doctoral) degrees in medical science.The university is perhaps the most selective university in the country, and admits approximately 400 students annually based on their University Entrance Examination scores. The University of Medicine 1 comprises three campuses: Lanmadaw campus (also known as St. John's), Pyay Road campus (also known as Leikkhon) and Thaton Road campus (former BOC College of Engineering and Mining). University of Medicine 1, Yangon is one of five schools in Myanmar recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. History The history of the University of Medicine 1 began with the establishment of the government medical schools in Myanmar in 1907 at the premises of the old Rangoon General Hospital, and the introduction of a course in medical sciences. It was a four-year medical course known as Licentiate Medical Practice (LMP) course and the successful candidates were offered certificate of license for medical practice. In 1923–1924, the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., B.S.) course was introduced at the old Rangoon College building at the site of the present Neurology Department of the Yangon General Hospital. Then, the main building of the University of Medicine 1 was built and the foundation stone was laid by Sir Harcourt Butler on 2 February 1927. The classes were transferred to the new building in 1929. The medical college became a constituent college of the Rangoon University in 1930 and was placed under the Board of Administration, on which the Vice-chancellor of the University of Rangoon and the Inspector General of Civil Hospital served as chairman and vice-chairman respectively. Academic matters and general administration were attended to by the principal with the help of the Medical College Council(Academic Body). In 1937, the medical degree, M.B., B.S. (Rgn), conferred by the University of Rangoon gained recognition of the General Medical Council of Great Britain. From 1942 to 1945, during World War II, there was a temporary suspension of the M.B., B.S. course. A modified course was conducted instead, on the successful completion of which the Licentiate of the State Medical Board (L.S.M.B.) was conferred. Although the medical college building remained intact, all the laboratory equipment, and all the mounts and specimens collected in the Pathology and Forensic Medicine Department Museums were completely destroyed, and valuable books from the college library were also lost. After the war, all the constituent colleges of the reconstituted Rangoon University became Faculties, and the Medical College became the Faculty of Medicine, under the administration of the Dean. Mosaic Walls at the corner of stairways inside the Pyay Road Campus On promulgation of the University Education Act in May 1964, the Institutes of Medicine were established. In 1973, the administration of the three medical Institutes and the Institute of Dental Medicine was transferred to the Ministry of Health, and came under the direct control of the Department of Medical Education, now known as the Department of Health Manpower. Post-graduate courses were introduced at the three Institutes of Medicine in 1964, the Dean of the courses being responsible to the Rector for their organization and administration. With the addition of new courses in 1970, the Board of Postgraduate Medical Studies came under the administration of the Director. With the institution of the Department of Medical Education in 1973, the Board has been under the direct charge of the Director-General of the Department of Medical Education, now known as the Department of Human Resource for Health. In 2005, Institute of Medicine 1 was renamed the University of Medicine 1. Leadership From 1930 to 1941, the university became Medical College under University of Rangoon headed by principals, all of whom were Indian Medical Service (IMS) officers. 1930–31: Lt. Col. T.F. Owens 1931–33: Lt. Col. L.A.H. Lack 1933–38: Lt. Col. R.V. Morrison 1938–39: Lt. Col. R.H. Malone 1939–41: Major G.M. Irvine From 1946 to 1964, the university became the Faculty of Medicine under University of Rangoon headed by Deans. 1946–47: William Burridge 1947–48: Lt. Col. Min Sein 1948–49: Ba Than 1949–51: Min Sein 1951–53: Ba Than 1953–55: Min Sein 1955–57: Ba Than 1957–59: Min Sein 1959–64: Maung Gale[4] Since 1964, the university has been headed by an academic dean known as a rector.[5] Past rectors have included: 1964–1971: Ba Than 1971–1972: Pe Kyin 1972–1984: Tun Min 1984–1987: Hla Myint 1987–1988: Tin Aung Swe 1988–1991: Maung Maung Sein 1991–1996: Mya Oo 1996–1997: Kyaw Myint Tun 1997–1998: Kyaw Myint 1998–2007: Myo Myint 2007–2009: Aye Maung Han 2009–2011: Pe Thet Khin 2011–2013: Than Cho 2013–2015: Thet Khine Win 2015–present: Zaw Wai Soe