KGUMSB to Build State-of-the-Art MBBS Campus in Thimphu with Nu 684 Million Funding

The Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) is set to construct a fully-fledged campus for its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme at Wangchutaba in Babesa, Thimphu. The project, funded by Nu 684 million under the Government of India's Project Tied Assistance (PTA) in the 13th Plan, will be developed on 19.81 acres of university-owned land. However, 11.21 acres are currently designated as Landscape and Open Space under the Thimphu Structure Plan (2023-2024). KGUMSB is collaborating with relevant authorities to reclassify the remaining 8.60 acres for institutional use to meet international standards requiring at least 20 acres for an MBBS campus.
The new campus aims to address the critical need for high-quality medical education and clinical training, leveraging the high patient caseload at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital. The current MBBS programme operates from a cramped 1.288-acre site in Taba, Thimphu, with no room for expansion. To mitigate space constraints, KGUMSB plans to repurpose existing buildings for academic and hostel use.

Despite ongoing challenges such as faculty shortages and limited resources, the programme has garnered support for its locally relevant curriculum, developed in collaboration with global institutions like Boston University and AIIMS New Delhi. KGUMSB is also recruiting international faculty and plans to sponsor Bhutanese graduates for advanced medical training to strengthen clinical departments.

The MBBS programme, launched in 2023, is a strategic move to reduce Bhutan's reliance on foreign medical training and retain healthcare professionals domestically. By 2029, the first batch of graduates will sit for the Royal Civil Service Commission examination, providing a benchmark for the programme's quality against international standards. KGUMSB also aims to attract international students in the future, ensuring the programme's sustainability and long-term impact on Bhutan's healthcare system.

Courtesy: This article is extracted from Kuensel 

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