About College
Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College & Hospital (SBHGMC), Dhule is one of the oldest and most reputed government medical colleges in North Maharashtra (Khandesh region). Established in 1989, the college is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), and functions under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Maharashtra. Named after the social reformer Shri Bhausaheb Hire, the institution serves as a major center for medical education and tertiary healthcare for Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, parts of Nashik, and neighboring areas of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
Overview
Established: 1989
Location: Chakkarbardi, Malegaon Road, Dhule, Maharashtra
Type: Government Medical College
Affiliation: Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik
Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC)
Annual MBBS Intake: 150 students
Academic Excellence
SBHGMC offers:
MBBS
MD/MS postgraduate programs in multiple specialties
Fellowship courses
BPMT, PGDMLT, and GNM Nursing programs
The college follows the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum and is known for:
Experienced faculty
Strong academic discipline
Early clinical exposure
Skill-based learning
Emphasis on research and ethical medical practice
Hospital & Clinical Training
The attached Government Hospital (Civil Hospital), Dhule serves as the teaching hospital.
Key highlights include:
Approximately 545 teaching hospital beds
High daily OPD and emergency patient load
Departments including General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, and other specialties
ICU, blood bank, diagnostic laboratories, and emergency services
The hospital caters to a large rural and tribal population, giving students excellent exposure to a wide range of clinical cases.
Infrastructure
The college campus spans over 175 acres and includes:
Modern lecture theatres
Well-equipped laboratories
Central library with digital resources
Anatomy museum and dissection hall
Skill laboratories
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Sports facilities and residential quarters for faculty and staff
Research & Student Development
Students are encouraged to participate in:
Undergraduate and postgraduate research
Continuing Medical Education (CMEs)
Medical conferences and workshops
Community health and tribal outreach programs
Scientific publications and clinical skill development
Why Choose SBHGMC Dhule?
Well-established government medical college with 35+ years of academic excellence
Affordable government fee structure
150 MBBS seats
Strong clinical exposure through a 545-bed teaching hospital
Good postgraduate training opportunities
Serves a large rural and tribal population, providing diverse clinical experience
