Prepared by: Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Bangladesh Medical University (BMU)

Date: October 10, 2026

Venue: Dr. Milton Hall (Ground Floor, Block-B), Bangladesh Medical University

1. Executive Summary

Initiated by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), a 3-day training workshop on "Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)" was successfully held to enhance the medical research and clinical skills of teachers and physicians. Held on October 7, 8, and 10, 2026, the workshop saw the active participation of faculty members and specialist doctors from various departments and faculties of the university. The primary objective of the workshop was to provide theoretical and practical training on key subjects such as core principles of EBM, data analysis, literature searching, and research appraisal.

2. Workshop Schedule & Modules

The workshop was structured across three days covering specific subject-based sessions:

• Day 1: October 7, 2026 (Wednesday, 9:00 AM)
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  • Topic: Overview and Clinical Audit of Evidence Based Medicine
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  • Core Discussions: History and evolution of EBM, formulating clinical questions (PICO), integrating available evidence with clinical practice, and clinical audits.
  • Resource Persons:
    • Professor Dr. Nurun Nahar Khanam (Director, IQAC, BMU)
    • Dr. Din-E- Mujahid Mohammad Faruque Osmany (Additional Director, IQAC, BMU)
• Day 2: October 8, 2026 (Thursday, 8:30 AM)
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  • Topic: Relevant Statistics in Evidence Based Medicine
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  • Core Discussions: Proper statistical analysis and application of research-oriented data in medical science.
  • Resource Person: Professor Dr. Md. Mozammel Hoque (Ex-Chairman and Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, BMU)
• Day 3: October 10, 2026 (Saturday, 10:00 AM)
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  • Topic: Searching for and Critically Appraising the Evidence
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  • Core Discussions: Searching various medical databases, verifying the reliability of research, and critical appraisal.
  • Resource Person: Professor M. Mostafa Zaman (Executive Editor, BMU Journal and Professor, Department of Public Health and Informatics)

3. Guests and Participants

• Chief Guest:
  • Professor Dr. F. M. Siddiqui, Honorable Vice Chancellor, Bangladesh Medical University
• Special Guests:
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  • Professor Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
  • Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) & Acting Treasurer
  • Professor Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman Hawlader, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research & Development)
  • Professor Dr. Md. Mustafa Kamal, Registrar
• Chairperson of the Workshop: Professor Dr. Nurun Nahar Khanam (Director, IQAC)
• Moderators: Dr. Din-E- Mujahid Mohammad Faruque Osmany and Dr. Abu Saleh Md. Abu Obaida (Additional Directors, IQAC)
• Participants: Departmental heads, professors, associate professors, and assistant professors from Internal Medicine, Hepatology, Pediatric Neurology, Neonatology, Clinical Oncology, Palliative Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacology, Conservative Dentistry, and other prominent departments participated directly and online.

4. Closing Ceremony & Certificate Distribution

On October 10, 2026, a special closing session was held on the final day of the workshop.

• Certificate Distribution: The honorable Chief Guest, Professor Dr. Md. F. M. Siddiqui, handed over certificates to the participating faculty members.
• Vote of Thanks: The session concluded with appreciation for IQAC's initiative in ensuring institutional quality assurance and elevating the standard of medical education.

5. Recommendations & Conclusion

1. Continuity: Regular organization of such training workshops is essential to sustain evidence-based practices in medical research.
2. Practical Application: Ensuring proper application of EBM principles in the routine clinical practices of physicians across departments