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Objectives
Program Objectives
The MS Anesthesia program equips students with advanced knowledge and technical skills in anesthesia care, perioperative medicine, and critical care management. It emphasizes evidence-based practices, clinical expertise, and patient safety. The curriculum integrates theoretical learning with hands-on training in modern healthcare facilities.
- Clinical Expertise Development: Equip students with advanced clinical skills and knowledge necessary to excel in anesthesia practice, ensuring they can provide safe and effective patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
- Research and Innovation: Foster the ability to critically analyze and conduct research in anesthesia technology, promoting evidence-based practices that enhance patient outcomes and advance the field.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Prepare graduates to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, enhancing communication and teamwork to optimize patient safety and care quality in perioperative settings.
- Ethical and Professional Standards: Instill a strong understanding of ethical principles and professional standards in anesthesia practice, ensuring that graduates demonstrate integrity, accountability, and respect for patient rights.
- Leadership and Management Skills: Develop leadership and management competencies that empower graduates to assume roles in administration, education, and policy-making within anesthesia departments and healthcare institutions.
Career Prospects
Graduates of a postgraduate program in Anesthesia have a range of career opportunities in the field of anesthesia. Here are some potential career paths for postgraduates:
- Consultant Anesthetist
- Intensive Care Specialist
- Pain Management Specialist
- Academic and Researcher
- Critical Care Transport Specialist
- Anesthesia Consultant in Organ Transplantation
- Anesthesia for Specialized Surgery
- Medical Director in Anesthesia
- Clinical Researcher in Anesthesia and Pharmacology
- Hospital Administrator or Health Policy Consultant
Semesters and Courses
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AT-7101 | Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents | 3(2+1) |
| AT-7102 | Regional Anesthetic Techniques | 3(2+1) |
| AT-7103 | Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine | 3(3+0) |
| AT-7104 | Quality Assurance and Patient Safety in Anesthesia | 3(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 12(10+2) |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AT-7105 | Research Methodology and Biostatistics | 3(2+1) |
| AT-7106 | Anesthesia in Pain Management and Palliative Care | 3(2+1) |
| AT-7107 | Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgery | 3(2+1) |
| AT-7108 | Anesthesia for Obstetrics and Pediatrics | 3(2+1) |
| Total Credit Hours | 12(8+4) |
Semester III
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AT-7301 | Research Project | 6(0+6) |
| Total Credit Hours | 6(0+6) |
Semester IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AT-7301 | Research Project | 6(0+6) |
| Total Credit Hours | 6(0+6) |
Courses Breakup
1- Disciplinary/ Major Courses (AT)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester I | ||
| 101 | Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents | 3(2+1) |
| 102 | Regional Anesthetic Techniques | 3(2+1) |
| 103 | Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine | 3(3+0) |
| 104 | Quality Assurance and Patient Safety in Anesthesia | 3(3+0) |
| Semester II | ||
| 105 | Research Methodology and Biostatistics | 3(2+1) |
| 106 | Anesthesia in Pain Management and Palliative Care | 3(2+1) |
| 107 | Anesthesia for Ophthalmic Surgery | 3(2+1) |
| 108 | Anesthesia for Obstetrics and Pediatrics | 3(2+1) |
| Total Credit Hours | 24(18+6) | |
Research Project
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester III | 301 | Research Project | 6(0+6) |
| Semester IV | 301 | Research Project | 6(0+6) |
| Grand Total | 36(18+18) | ||
Summary
| Sr. No | Course Details | No. of Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disciplinary/Major Courses (AT) | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | Research Project | 1 | 12 |
| TOTAL | 9 | 36 | |
Total Credit Hours: 36 (18+18)