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ANNUAL REPORT ON THE WORKING OF THE BURMA
award of prize books has been stopped from this year owing to reduc
-tion of interest in the Medals Fund:—
1. The Devi Ammal Gold Medal for obtaining first place in
Medical Jurisprudence at the Final Part I Examination Miss K. Roy.
2. The Colonel Prasad Gold Medal for obtaining first place
in Hygiene at the Final Part I Examination
3. The Jamal Gold Medal for obtaining first place in
aggregate at the Final Part II Examination
A. E. Anderson.
4. The Hurry Krishna Pillai Gold Medal for obtaining first
place in Medicine at the Final Part II Examination
5. The Ramanatha Reddiar Gold Medal for obtaining first
place in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Final Part II
Examination
6. The U Ba Oh Gold Medal for obtaining second place in
Surgery at the Final Part II Examination
7. The Lim Chin Tsong Gold Medal for obtaining first place
in Surgery at the Final Part II Examination . . . Maung Maung (2)
13. Examinations.— Examinations for the Medical School students
are held by the Burma Medical Examination Board, Rangoon, twice a
year in September and March. The Examiners for each examination
are appointed by the Board. The percentage of marks required at all
examinations to obtain a pass is 40 per cent in written and 40 per cent
in oral and practical.
List showing the names of Examiners who conducted the examina
-tions in September 1937 and March 1938 is appended as Annexure II.
The following is the result of the examinations held in September
1937 and March 1938 :—
Examinations.
September 1937.
March 1938.
Remarks.
Number
appeared.
Number
passed
Number
appeared.
Number
passed.
( 1 )
(2)
(3)
( 4 )
(5)
(6)
Primary . . .
10
9
33
24
The failures
were reman
-ded for
f u r t h e r s t u d y
.
Intermediate . . .
17
12
37
14
Final, Part I . . .
11
8
12
8
Final, Part II . . .
14
7
18
13
Of the 14 students who appeared for the Final Part II Examination
in September 1937, 3 appeared for one subject and 2 passed, 2 appeared
for 2 subjects and 1 passed, and 9 appeared for all subjects and 4
passed.
Of the 18 students who appeared for the Final Part II Examination
in March 1938, 6 appeared for one subject and 5 passed, and 12 appeared
for all subjects and 8 passed.
Annual Test Examination.—The Annual Test examination in
Anatomy, Physiology and Biology for the first year students was held
GOVT. MEDICAL SCHOOL, RANGOON, FOR THE YEAR 1937-38.
5
in January 1938. Thirty-five students appeared for this examination.
Thirty did satisfactorily and 5 failed in Anatomy and Physiology. The
failures were remanded for one year.
14. Games.—Both in-door and out-door games were provided for
the students. They competed in football at the Burma Athletic Asso-
ciation. They took a keen interest in Physical Training and Gymnastics,
etc., under a competent Instructor.
The first year students won the inter-year football shield of the
school.
At the close of the session competitions in Squad Drill, Stretcher
Bearers' Drill and Individual Gymnastics were held. Lieutenant-
Colonel R.V. Morrison, M.D., F.R.C.P. (Edin.), I.M.S., and Lieutenant-
Colonel H. Aung Khin, M.B., Ch. B. (Edin.), F.R.C.S. (Edin.), I.M.S.,
acted as judges of the competitions. The first year team won the Squad
Drill shield and medals. The second year team won the Stretcher
Bearers' Drill shield and medals. Three students (1 first year and
2 second year) won the individual gymnastic competition medals.
Lieutenant-Colonel R. V. Morrison, M.D., F.R.C.P. (Edin.), I.M.S.,
was Superintendent of the school till 7th April 1938 (P.M.) when I took
over charge.
Many thanks are due to Lecturers and other members of the staff
who carried out their duties with keenness and energy.
R. C. PHELPS, Lieut.-Col., I.M.S.,
Superintendent,
Bit rma Government Medical School, Rangoon.
ANNEXURE I.
List of Staff.
Name of the Staff.
Substantive Appointment.
Part-time Teaching Appointment.
Remarks.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Lt.-Col. R. V. Morrison, M.D.,
F.R.C.P. (Edin.), I.M.S.
First Physician, General Hospi-
tal, Rangoon.
Superintendent, Medical School, Rangoon. Prin-
cipal, Medical College, Rangoon (Honorary).
Professor of Medicine, University of Rangoon.
Dr. W. Chit Tun, B.Sc., M.B. (Cal). Hostelmaster, Medical School,
Rangoon.
Assistant Lecturer in Contagious Diseases, Medical
School, Rangoon. Assistant to the Principal,
Medical College, Rangoon.
U Chit Thoung, M.Sc. (Loud.),
D.I C., A.R.C.S., F.C.S.
Chemical Examiner to the
Government of Burma.
Lecturer in Chemistry and Physics, Medical School,
Rangoon (Honorary).
U Chit Sein, B.Sc. (Rgn.)
Assistant to the Chemical Exa-
miner to the Government of
Burma.
Demonstrator in Chemistry and Physics, Medical
School, Rangoon.
Dr. Sundram Pillai, M.B., B.S.
(Rgn.)
Assistant to the Second Physician,
General Hospital, Rangoon,
up to 21st August 1937.
Lecturer in Biology, Medical School, Rangoon
(Honorary) upto 20th June 1937. Tutor in
Medicine, Medical School, Rangoon (Honorary)
upto 21st August 1937.
Resigned from 21st
August 1937.
Dr. T. V. Swamy, M.B.,B.S. (Rgn.) Assistant Lecturer in Bacterio-
logy, Medical College, Rangoon.
Lecturer in Biology, Medical School, Rangoon
(Honorary) from 21st June 1937.
Took charge from Dr.
Sundram Pillai from
21st June 1937.
Major G. M. Irvine, M.D. (Dub.)
L.M. (Dub.), F.R.C.S.E., I.M.S.
Professor of Anatomy, University
of Rangoon.
Lecturer in Anatomy, Medical School, Rangoon
(Honorary) from 21st June 1937.
Major C. F. J. Cropper, B.A.
(Oxon.), M.R.C.S., I.M.S.
Professor of Physiology, Univer-
sity of Rangoon.
Lecturer in Physiology, Medical School, Rangoon
(Honorary).
Proceeded on leave
from 22nd March
1938.
Dr. L. Yoke Htyan, L.M P. (Rgn.) Demonstrator in Anatomy and
Physiology, Medical School.
Rangoon.
Dr. Ba Win, L.M.P. (Rgn.)
Demonstrator in Anatomy and
Pathology, Medical School,
Rangoon.
A P P E N D I C E S .
Dr. M. , L. Kundu, M.B. (Cal.),
F.R.F.P & S. (Glas.)
Third Physician, General Hospi-
tal, Rangoon.)
Lecturer in Materia Medica, Medical School, Ran-
goon (Honorary). Lecturer in Materia Medica
and Pharmacology, Medical College, Rangoon.
Dr. M. D. David, M.B.C.M. (Mad.), F . R . C . S . E . Third Surgeon, General Hospital,
Rangoon. Also Police Sur-
goon, General Hospital,
Rangoon.
Lecturer in Medical Jurisprudence, Medical School,
Rangoon. Lecturer in Forensic Medicine, Medi-
cal College, Rangoon.
Proceeded on leave
from 10th January
1938 (A.M.)
Dr. Ba Than, M. B., F.R.C.S.E. Third Surgeon, General Hospital,
Rangoon. Also Police Surgeon,
General Hospital, Rangoon,
from 25th January 1938.
Lecturer in Medical Jurisprudence, Medical School,
Rangoon. Lecturer in Forensic Medicine, Medical
College, Rangoon, from 25th January 1938.
Assumed charge in
place of Dr. David
from 25th January
1938.
Dr. K. T. Jungalwalla, L.M. & S.
(Bom.), F R.F.P. & S. (Glas.),
D.P.H., D.T.M. & H. (Cantab.).
Assistant Director of Public
Health, Burma.
Lecturer in Hygiene, Medical School, Rangoon.
Lt.-Col. R. H. Malone, L.R.C.P &
S. (Edin.), M.D., D.P.H.
(Mcgill.),I .M.S.
Pathologist, General Hospital,
Rangoon.
Lecturer in Pathology, Medical School, Rangoon,
and Professor of Pathology, University of Ran-
goon.
On leave from 29th
June 1937 to 2nd
November 1937.
Dr. P. G. Gollerkeri, M.D.
Officiating Professor of Pathology,
University of Rangoon.
Lecturer in Pathology. Medical School, Rangoon
(Honorary) from 29th June 1937 to 2nd November
1937.
Officiated in place of
Lt.-Col. R. H.
Malone, I.M.S. from
29th June 1937 to
2nc' November 1937.
Lt.-Col. C.
d e
C .
M a r t i n ,
M . B . ,
Ch.B. (Edin.), I.M.S.
Civil Surgeon, Rangoon (East).
Also Second Physician, General
Hospital, Rangoon.
Lecturer in Medicine, Medical School, Rangoon.
Lt.-Col. A. J .
D ' S o u z a ,
M . C . ,
M.R.C.S.
( E n g , ) ,
L . R . C . P .
(Lond.), I.M.S.
Civil Surgeon, Rangoon (West).
Also Second Surgeon, General
Hospital, Rangoon, up to 16th
November 1937.
Lecturer in Surgery, Medical School, Rangoon,
from 21st june 1937 to 16th November 1937. ( On leave from 16th
April 1937.
On return from leave
took charge from
Lt.-Col. D' Souza,
I.M.S, from 17th
November 1937.
Lt.-Col. H. Aung Khin, M.B., Ch.B.
( E d i n . ) , F . R . C . S . E . , I . M . S .
Civil Surgeon, Rangoon (West).
Also Second Surgeon, General
Hospital, Rangoon, from 17th
November 1937.
Lecturer in Surgery, Medical School, Rangoon ,
f r o m 1 7 t h N o v e m b e r 1 9 3 7 .
Dr. V. S. John, M.B., B.S. (Rgn.),
L.R.C.P. (Lond.), F . R . C . S .
(Eng.).
Assistant to the Second Surgeon,
General Hospital, Rangoon. Tutor in Surgery and Lecturer in Operative Surgery,
Medical School, Rangoon (Honorary).
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ANNEXURE I—concld.
List of Staff—concld.
Name of the Staff.
(1)
Substantive Appointment.
( 2 )
Part-time Teaching Appointment.
( 3 )
Remarks.
(4)
Lt.-Col. H. S. Corinack, M.C.,
M. B., Ch. B. (Edin.), F.R.C.S.E.,
D.O. (Oxon.), I.M.S.
Medical Superintendent and
Ophthalmologist, General
Hospital, Rangoon.
Lecturer in Ophthalmology, Medical School, Ran-
goon (Honorary). Lecturer in Ophthalmology,
Medical College, Rangoon.
Proceeded on leave
from 24th March
1938.
Lt.-Col. M. L. Treston, F.C.O.G.,
FR C.S. (Eng.), M.R.C.S.,
L.R.C.P. (Lond.), I.M.S.
Medical Superintendent, Dufferin
Hospital, Rangoon.
Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynæcology, Medical
School, Rangoon. Professor of Midwifery, Uni-
versity of Rangoon.
Major G. H. Fraser, M.B., Ch.B.
(Edin.), D.P.M. (Eng.), I.M.S.
Medical Superintendent, Mental
Hospital, Tadagale.
Lecturer in Mental Diseases, Medical School,
Rangoon. Lecturer in Mental Diseases, Medical
College, Rangoon.
Mr. J. H. Drinkall, L.D.S.
Dentist, General Hospital, Ran-
goon (Part-time.)
Lecturer in Dentistry, Medical School, Rangoon
(Honorary). Lecturer in Dentistry, Medical
College, Rangoon.
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ANNEXURE II.
List of Examiners.
Examinations.
Subjects.
Examiners.
September 1937.
March 1938.
(1)
(2)
(3)
( 4 )
Primary Examination
Physics
U Chit Thoung, M.Sc. (Lond.), D.I.C., A.R.C.S.,
F.C.S.
U Chit Thoung, M.Sc. (Loud.), D.I.C., A.R.C.S.
F.C.S.
and
and
Mr. B. K. Menon, M.Sc.
Mr. B. K. Menon, M.Sc.
Chemistry
U Chit Sein, B.Sc.
U Chit Sein, B.Sc.
and
and
Intermediate Examination Anatomy
Mr. B. K. Menon, M.Sc.
Major G. M. Irvine, M.D., (Dub.), L.M. (Dub.),
F.R.C.S.E., I.M.S.
Mr. B. K. Menon, M.Sc.
Major G. M. Irvine, M.D. (Dub.), L.M. (Dub.),
F.R.C.S.E., I.M .S.
and
and
Dr. J. W Lusk, M.B. Ch.B. (Edin.)
Dr. A. D. Broatch, M.B., Ch.B. (Edin.).
Physiology
Major C. F. J. Cropper, B.A. (Oxon.), M.R.C.S.,
I.M.S.
Major C. F. J. Cropper, B.A. (Oxon.), M.R.C.S.,
I.M.S.
and
and
Dr. V. S. John, M.B., B.S. (Rgn.), L.R.C.P. (Lond.),
F.R.C.S. (Eng.).
Dr. V. S. John, M.B., B.S. (Rgn ), L.R.C.P.
(Loud.), F.R.C.S. (Eng.).
Materia Medica Dr. M. L. Kundu, M.B. (Cal.), F.R.F.P. & S.
(Glas.)
Dr. M. L. Kundu, M.B. (Cal.), F.R.F.P. & S.
(Glas.)
and
and
Dr. P. K. Dey, M.B., Ch.B. (Edin.) Dr. P. K. Dey, M.B., Ch.B. (Edin.).
APPENDICES.
9
ANNEXURE II—concld.
List of Examiners—concld.
Examinations.
(1)
Subjects.
(2)
Examiners.
September 1937.
(3)
March 1938.
(4)
Final Part I Examination Medical Jurispru-
dence.
Dr. M. D. David, M.B.C.M. (Mad.), F.R.C.S.E. Dr. Ba Than, M.B., F.R.C.S.E.
and
and
Dr. K. M. Pardhy, M.B., B.S. (Bom.)
Dr. U Tin, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., F.C.S.
Hygiene
Dr. K. T. Jungalwalla, L.M. & S. (Bom.),
F.R.F.P. & S. (Glas.), D.P.H., D.T.M. & H.
(Cantab.)
Dr. K. T. Jungalwalla, L.M. & S. (Bom.),
F.R.F.P. & S. (Glas.), D.P.H., D.T.M. & H.
(Cantab.)
and
and
Dr. San Hla Aung, M.B., Ch.B. (Edin.), D.P.H.
(Camb.).
Dr. San Hla. Aung, M.B., Ch.B. (Edin.), D.P.H.
(Camb.). and
*Major C. A. Bozman, M.D., Ch.B. (Edin.),
D.P.H. (Lond.). I,M.S.
Pathology
Dr. P. G. Gollerkeri, M.D.
Lieut.-Col. R H. Malone, L.R.C.P. & S. (Edin.),
M.D., D.P.H. (Mcgill.), I.M.S
and
and
Lieut.-Col. G. C. Maitra, L.M. & S. (Cal.), I.M.S. Lieut.-Col. G. C. Maitra, L.M. & S. (Cal.), I.M.S.
Final Part II Examination Medicine
Lieut.-Col. C. de C. Martin, M.D., Ch.B. (Edin.),
I . M . S .
Lieut.-Col. C. de C. Martin, M.B., Ch.B. (Edin.),
I.M.S.
and
and
Dr. P. L. C. Carrier, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., M.D.,
(Lond.).
Dr. P. L. C. Carrier, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., M.D.,
(Lond.).
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A P P E N D I C E S .
Surgery
Lieut.-Col. A. J. D'Souza, M.C., M.R.C.S. (Eng.),
L.R.C.P. (Lond.), I.M.S.
Lieut.-Col. H. Aung Khin, M.B., Ch.B. (Edin.),
F.R.C.S.E., I.M.S.
and
and
Lieut.-Col. H. S. Cormack, M.C., M.B., Ch.B.
(Edin.), F.R.C.S.E., D.O. (Oxon.), I.M.S.
Lieut.-Col. H. S. Cormack, M.C., M.B., Ch.B.
(Edin.), F.R.C.S.E., D.O. (Oxon.), I.M.S.
and
and
Dr. N. J. Patterson, L.R.C.P, & S. (Edin.),
L.R.F.P. & S. (Glas.).
Dr. N. J. Patterson, L.R.C.P.S. (Edin.), L.R.F.P.
& S. (Glas.).
Obstetrics and
Gynæcology.
Lieut.-Col. M. L. Treston, F.C.O.G., F.R.C.S.
(Eng.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Lond.), I.M.S.
Lieut.-Col. M. L. Treston, F.C.O.G., F.R.C.S.,
(Eng.), M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (Lond.), I.M.S.,
and
and
Dr. E. Kohn, M.B.B.S., M.R.C.P.
Dr. E. Kohn, M. B. , B. S. , M. R. C.P.
*Appointed in place of Dr. San Hla Aung to correct Hygiene answer papers and to conduct the oral examination as Dr. San Hla Aung was sick.
STATEMENT A.— Showing the Attendance of Students of the Burma Government Medical School during the year 1937-38
and the two previous years.
( 1 ) Y e a r .
( 2 ) R e m a i n e d o n t h e r o l l f r o m t h e p r e v i o u s
y e a r .
( 3 ) A d m i t t e d d u r i n g t h e y e a r .
( 4 ) R e - a d m i t t e d d u r i n g t h e y e a r .
( 5 ) T o t a l .
Left, died, etc., during the year.
( 1 4 ) R e m a i n e d a t t h e e n d o f t h e y e a r .
( 1 5 ) A v e r a g e n u m b e r o f p u p i l s ( m o n t h l y ) .
( 1 6 ) A v e r a g e d a i l y a t t e n d a n c e .
( 6 ) L e f t s c h o o l a f t e r p a s s i n g t h e f i n a l e x a m i n a t i o n . ( 7 ) R e m o v e d f o r a b s e n c e w i t h o u t l e a v e .
( 8 ) R e m o v e d f o r n o n - p a y m e n t o f
s c h o o l f e e s .
( 9 ) R e m o v e d f o r f a i l u r e a t e x a m i n a -
t i o n .
( 1 0 ) R e m o v e d f o r m i s c o n d u c t .
( 1 1 ) L e f t o t h e r w i s e .
( 1 2 ) D i e d .
( 1 3 ) T o t a l .
1935-36
108
34
3
145
33
2
1
7
10
53
92
120
102
1936-37
92
33
3
128
20
4
1
25
103
100
90
1937-38
103
38
1
142
20
1
7
28
114
126
105
A P P E N D I C E S .
APPENDICES.
13
STATEMENT B.— Classification of Students according to Nationality during
the year 1937-38.
Nationality.
Total number of students
taught during the year.
Number passed out during
the year qualified as L.M.P.
Male.
Female.
Male.
Female.
(1)
(2)
(3)
( 4 )
(5)
Burmese
61
22
5
5
Indians
39
12
6
2
Anglo-Indians
2
3
1
Chinese
2
1
1
Total
104
38
13
7
GRAND TOTAL
142
20
STATEMENT C.— Table showing the Results of Examinations in the Burma
Government Medical School during the year 1937-38 and the two
Previous years.
Final.
Intermediate.
Primary.
Part II (4th Year). Part I (3rd Year.)
2nd Year.
1st Year.
Year.
N u m b e r a p p e a r e d .
N u m b e r p a s s e d .
P e r c e n t a g e .
N u m b e r a p p e a r e d .
N u m b e r p a s s e d .
P e r c e n t a g e .
N u m b e r a p p e a r e d .
N u m b e r p a s s e d .
P e r c e n t a g e .
N u m b e r a p p e a r e d .
N u m b e r p a s s e d .
P e r c e n t a g e .
(1)
(2)
(3)
( 4 ) (5)
( 6)
(7) (8)
(9) (10) (11) (12) (13)
1935-36
44
33
75
26
25 96 42
19 45
23
17
74
1936-37
29
20 69
22
17
77 37
17 46 42
33
79
1937-38
32
20 63
23
16 70 54
26 48
43
33
77
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APPENDICES.
STATEMENT D.—Receipts and Expenditure of the Burma Government
Medical School, Rangoon, during the year 1937-38.
Heads.
1936-37.
1937-38.
Increase, (a) Decrease.
RECEIPTS.
Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P .
Tuition Fees
8,850 0 0 10,960 0 0 2,110 0 0
Fines
30 0 0
5 0 0
25 0 0
Miscellaneous
5 1 7 13 6
781 14 0 264 0 6
Recoveries of Over-
payments.
90 0 0
90 0 0
Total
9,487 13 6 11,746 14 0 2,374 0 6 115 0 0
EXPENDITURE.
Allowance to Superinten-
dent.
2,400 0 0 2,400 0 0
Allowance to Lecturers
12,642 13 0 12,457 6 0
185 7 0
Allowance to Assistant
Lecturers.
120 0 0
120 0 0
Allowance to Demonstra-
tors.
636 6 0
720 0 0
83 10 0
Allowance to Drill
Instructor.
576 0 0
576 0 0
Salary of Establishment
6,171 15 0 6,939 0 0
767 1 0
Stipends to Students
3,222 0 0 1,278 0 0
1,944 0 0
Supplies and Services.
Chemicals and Apparatus
Books, Maps and Publi-
cations.
3,560 8 0
14,342
120 5,614 12 6
Miscellaneous
Contingencies.
Petty Construction and
Repairs.
5,167 7 6
Postage and Telegrams
Charges.
Purchase and Repair of
Furniture.
Office Expenses and Mis-
cellaneous.
Menials' Pay
Menials' Uniform
Advertising Charges
Rents, Rates and Taxes
Lighting and Power
Telephone Charges
Unclassified
Travelling Allowance to
Students.
Total
34,497 1 6 38,833 2 0
(b)
6,465 7 6 2,129 7 0
(a)= Actual increase is Rs. 2,259-0-6.
(b)
=A
c t u a l i n c r e a s e i s R s . 4 , 3 3 6 - 0 - 6 .
G.B.C.P.O.—No. 12, I.-G. of C.H., 20-6-38-167.
IP/16/PI.4
ANNUAL REPORT
ON THE WORKING OF THE
BURMA GOVERNMENT MEDICAL SCHOOL
RANGOON
FOR THE YEAR 1938-39
RANGOON
SUPDT., GOVT. PRINTING AND STATIONERY, BURMA
1939
Price,—Ans. 8 = 9d.]
ANNUAL REPORT
ON THE WORKING OF THE
BURMA GOVERNMENT MEDICAL SCHOOL
RANGOON
FOR THE YEAR 1938-39
RANGOON
SUPDT., GOVT. PRINTING AND STATIONERY, BURMA
1939
LIST OF AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS
IN BURMA.
AMERICAN BAPTIST MISSION PRESS, Rangoon.
BRITISH BURMA PRESS BRANCH, Rangoon.
BURMA BOOK CLUB, LTD., Post Box No. 1068, Rangoon.
CITY BOOK CLUB, No. 98, Phayre Street, Rangoon.
CONTINENTAL TRADING CO., No. 363, Lower Main Road, Moulmein.
MAUNG LU GALE, Law Book Depot. No. 42, Ayo-o-gale, Mandalay.
MESSRS. K. BIN HOON & SONS, Nyaunglebin.
NEW LIGHT OF BURMA PRESS, No. 61, Sule Pagoda Road, Rangoon.
PROPRIETOR, THU DHAMA WADI PRESS, No. 16—80, Maung Khine Street, Rangoon.
RANGOON TIMES PRESS. Rangoon.
IN INDIA.
BOOK CO. , LTD. , No. 4/ 4A, Col l e ge Squa r e , Ca l c ut t a .
BUTTERWORTH & CO. (India), LTD., Calcutta
.
CITY BOOK CO., Post Box No. 283, Madras.
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RESOLUTION
ON THE
Report on the Working of the Burma
Government Medical School, Rangoon.
For the year 1938-39.
Extract from the Proceedings of the Government of Burma, Education Department,
Medical Branch, No. 7GX39, dated the 6th June 1939.
READ—
The Report on the Working of the Burma Government Medical School,
Rangoon, for the year 1938-39.
RESOLVED THAT
—
The Report be published.
By order,
MAUNG KYAW,
Secretary to the Government of Burma,
Education Department.
Burma.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT NO. 8328—1R-4.
FROM
LIEUT.-COLONEL R. H. CANDY, C.I.E., I.M.S.,
Offg. Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals, Burma,
TO
THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF BURMA,
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.
Dated Rangoon, the 26th May 1939.
SIR,
I have the honour to forward herewith the Annual Report of
the Burma Government Medical School, Rangoon, for the year ending
the 31st March 1939.
The school year began with 151 pupils of which number 114 remained
on the roll from the previous year and 37 were new admissions.
Sixteen pupils left school after passing the final examination, one was
removed for non-payment of school fees, one was removed for failure
at the examination and one " left otherwise." There were thus only 132
pupils who remained at the end of the year. Out of this number, viz.,
151, there were 40 female students and the proportion of Burmese
(Males and Females) to the total number of students was 58 per cent as
against 59 per cent in the previous year and 46 per cent in the year
1936-37.
The figures in regard to the results of the examinations as compared
with previous years call for no comment since the percentages of passes
were as high as in previous years. In this connection, it may he men-
tioned that the standard of teaching was satisfactorily maintained.
The Finance Statement, viz ., Statement " D " attached to this
Report indicates an increase under " Receipts " and a decrease under
" Expenditure," due in the main to the fact that in consequence of
the cessation of the grant of stipends a few years ago, the " Tuition
fees " from students increased and the amount under " Stipends to
students " decreased.
The proposal to transfer the Burma Government Medical School
from Rangoon to Mandalay is still receiving the attention of Govern-
ment. Plans and estimates for the proposed buildings in Mandalay are
now being drawn up by the Chief Engineer, Public Works Department
(Buildings and Roads).
Lieut.-Colonel R. C. Phelps, M.B. (Toronto), I.M.S., was the
Superintendent of the School throughout the year (1938-39).
Dr. W. Chit Tun, B.Sc., M.B. (Cal.), was the Hostel Master of the
School up to the 28th February 1939 when he was relieved by
U Po Saw, M.B.B.S. (Rgn.). The latter continued as Hostel Master of
the School till the end of the year under review.
My thanks are due to Lieut.-Colonel Phelps, I.M.S., and
Drs. Chit Tun and U Po Saw and also to the other members of the staff
of the school for the able manner in which they discharged their duties
during the year under report.
I have the honour to be,
S I R ,
Your most obedient servant,
R. H. CANDY, Lieut.-Col., I.M.S.,
Offg. Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals, Burma.
ANNUAL REPORT
ON THE WORKING OF THE
Burma Government Medical School, Rangoon
FOR THE YEAR 1938-39.
1. Vacation.—The Burma Government Medical School was closed
for the Midsummer vacation from the 1st April to the l5th June 1938.
The senior students attended hospital duty during the vacation in
batches.
2. Admission.—The minimum and maximum age limits for new
entrants to the School are, not below 16 nor above 23 years of age on
the first day of April of the year of admission. The minimum educa
- t i o n a l q u a l i f i c a t i o n r e q u i r e d f o r a d m i s s i o n i s a p a s s i n M a t r i c u l a t i o n
Examination of a recognised University or the High School Final
Examination of Burma or of Indian Schools any examination which is
accepted by the Education Department of Burma as equivalent to the
Matriculation or High School Final Examinations.
At the opening of the 1938 session thirty-seven private students
were admitted to the first year class. All the newly admitted students
possessed the required educational qualifications.
3. The Session 1938-39.—The session commenced on the 16th June
1938. The following students (old 114 and new admission 37) were on
the rolls :—
Class.
Public.*
S p e c i a l P r i v a t e . †
Maung Ohn
Ghine
Scholar.‡
St. Barbe
Scholar.§
Private.
Total.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
( 5 )
(6)
(7)
M.
F .
M.
F. M.
F. M.
F.
M.
F.
M.
F.
First year
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
29 13
29 13
Second year
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
. . .
. . .
. . .
48 11
49 11
Third year
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
17 8
17
9
Fourth year
1
1
1
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
14 6
16
7
1
1
1
. . .
1
. . .
. . .
1
108 38
111 40
Total . . .
2
1
1
1
146
151
*Government stipend, Rs. 21 per student.
† Government stipend, Rs. 15 per student.
‡ private Fund, Rs. 45 for a student.
§ Private Fund, Rs. 40 for a female
student.