Nishtar Medical University

Medicine & Allied Medicine

Dean’s Message

Prof. Dr. Azam Khan

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the website of the Nishtar Medical University / Faculty of Medicine & Allied Medicine, where we hope this site will provide you with information about the college disciplines: Medical Imaging, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Technology, Prosthetics and Orthotics.

The college has witnessed since its inception great efforts in setting the framework and foundation for the evolution of this college. It was a joy and privilege to join the college as the new Dean. I look forward to both upholding and advancing the many successes that this college has maintained. This college will continue to evolve through developments at various departments of the college, attracting advanced scientific degrees, and providing PhD scholarships to uphold the highest standards of education. We are devoted to preserving a fertile environment for scientific research for our academic staff and students, and upgrading the quality of education to the highest degree of excellence.

The Faculty of the Medicine & Allied Medical Sciences is dedicated to equipping its departments with cutting edge technologies and laboratories including: X-ray laboratory, medical laboratory, Environmental Sciences and Technology laboratory, and we are currently in the process of opening a physical therapy center inside the university campus. This center will provide our students with extensive hands-on clinical experience, and translating and integrating theory into practice. Upgrading our college entails presenting the community with highly qualified leaders, critical thinkers and compassionate caregiver.

Our beloved students it’s time to free yourself from the passive traditional styles of learning witnessed at schools to transcend to a higher level of innovation in research based learning. You will be engaged in a proactive responsible role in attaining the highest standards of learning. We at the Faculty of the Allied Medical Sciences from faculty to administration to technicians are striving for your success. You are builders of the future and the pioneers of excellence in the allied medical disciplines.

We wish you all the best of luck in an exciting journey in your chosen field.

Anesthesia Department

 MS Anesthesia Programme – Department of Anesthesiology

Mission Statement

“To develop highly competent anesthesiology specialists through a rigorous five-year academic and clinical program that emphasizes ethical practice, advanced procedural skills, evidence-based knowledge, and innovative research—empowering graduates to lead in patient safety, perioperative medicine, and critical care across diverse healthcare settings.”

Programme Learning Objectives (PLOs)

Domain

Objective

Clinical Skills Proficiency

Develop proficiency in perioperative assessment, anesthesia techniques, pain management, and critical care.

Professionalism&Ethics

Demonstrate ethical conduct, empathy, and accountability in clinical and academic settings.

Research&Innovation

Engage in Research, Lifelong Learning, and Academic Contribution

Teaching&Leadership

Build teaching capabilities and leadership qualities to mentor future anesthesiologists.

Communication&Teamwork

Enhance communication for effective collaboration with surgical teams, patients, and families.

Continuous Development

Foster habits of lifelong learning and reflective practice for sustained professional growth.

Strategic Plan (5-Year Framework)

Action Area

Initiatives

Time Frame

Responsibility

Resources

Monitoring&KPIs

Clinical Training

Structured rotations in OR, ICU, pain clinics; emergency duty assignments

5 years

Faculty

Human

DOPS, Mini-CEX, logbooks

Professionalism

Annual ethics workshops; role modeling by faculty

5 years

Faculty

Human + Financial

Feedback forms, peer evaluations

Research Capacity

Annual research methodology workshops; IRB facilitation; journal publications

5 years

Supervisors

Financial

Workshop records, IRB approvals, publications

Academic Development

Monthly journal clubs, CPCs, topic presentations; undergraduate teaching

5 years

Faculty + Supervisors

Human + Multimedia

Participation logs, student feedback, audit reports

Communication&Teamwork

Communication workshops; interdepartmental simulations

5 years

Faculty

Human

Peer/faculty evaluations, teamwork assessments

Programme Outcomes (POs) – After 3 Years

Upon successful completion of the MS Anesthesia programme, the graduate will be able to:

  • Deliver Safe Anesthesia: Independently manage anesthesia for diverse surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Exhibit Professionalism: Uphold ethical standards and compassionate care in all clinical and academic interactions.
  • Conduct Research: Design and present anesthesia-related research with sound methodology and statistical rigor.
  • Teach Effectively: Provide structured teaching and mentorship to medical students and junior colleagues.
  • Communicate Clearly: Engage in effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Pursue CPD: Actively participate in continuing professional development and contribute to quality improvement.

CURRICULUM / STATUTES & REGULATIONS FOR MS ANAESTHESIOLOGY

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