Program Overview 

The Diploma in Anaesthesiology (DA) is a two-academic-year postgraduate program under BMU. It is designed to ensure uniform, high-quality anaesthesiology training across Bangladesh. 

The curriculum includes core rotations in Anaesthesia for General Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, ICU supplemented by blocks in subspecialties like Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine. Degree awarded after structured training and defined evaluation. 

 With revised curriculum, BMU is conduction course from 2011 & currently 15th batch with 23 students are training in BMU. This course is also offered under supervision of BMU in many Affiliated Institutions with commencement date of 1st July each year after admission test. 

Principles of the Diploma Program

• Standardization: Ensures uniform training and assessment techniques nationwide. 
• Structure: Follows a structured, supervised, and competency-based framework. 
• Quality Control: Developed by senior experts to eliminate variability between institutions. 
• Integrated Learning: Combines academic education with practical clinical training.

Generic Professional Skills Developed

• Professionalism: Instills responsibility, accountability, and respect for others.
• Communication: Fosters a humanitarian approach with patients and medical teams.
• Clinical Judgement: Develops skills in patient history, physical findings, and diagnosis. 
• Safety & Referral: Promotes awareness of professional limits and timely referrals. 
• Lifelong Learning: Establishes a foundation for continuous professional development. 

General Objectives 

• Specialist Development: To produce experts in Anaesthesia, ICU, and Pain Medicine. 
• Clinical Competence: To ensure safe and effective clinical practice in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care & Pain Medicine. 
• Academic Foundation: To build a robust base for lifelong learning. 
• Ethical Practice: To foster accountability and respect in professional interactions. 
• Social Responsibility: To be responsive to the specific health needs of society 

Specific Objectives (Training Years) 

• Build a strong foundation in: Clinical Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Pain Medicine. 
• Ensure safe anaesthesia: Competently manage peri-operative care for routine and emergency cases. 
• Develop core knowledge of: Basic sciences, clinical measurement, and pharmacology. 
• Gain expertise in: Acute and chronic pain management and Basic Life Support & Advanced Life Support (BLS/ALS). 
• Promote team-based practice: Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff. 
• Encourage evidence-based practice: Use scientific principles for clinical decision-making. 
• Foster self-directed learning: Develop habits for lifelong education and professional growth