Southern Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) is a premier private medical school in Bangladesh, established in 2005. Located in the primary industrial and commercial port city of Chattogram (Chittagong), the institution is academically affiliated as a constituent college under Chittagong Medical University (having previously transitioned from the University of Chittagong). It is highly regarded for its structured campus layout, advanced medical training cells, and robust community-oriented healthcare outreach programs.