Title: Survey on post graduate medical education (Anaesthesiology) in India
Authors: Dr Subha. R, MD, DA, Dr Rajasree. O, M.B.B.S, DNB (Anaesthesiology), Dr Arya Sanjeev, MBBS, MD, Dr Rachel Cherian Koshy, M.D, DA, PDCC, Dr Jagathnath Krishna K.M, PhD
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i3.27
Abstract
Background and Aim: The product of the post graduate Anaesthesia training should be a competent specialist with good theoretical knowledge, practical, clinical, communication and research skills. Anaesthesia training poses various challenges which include providing meaningful educational experiences for residents, without compromising on safety and quality of patient care. Exponential growth in knowledge and technology needs to be incorporated in the curriculum. Learners should be assessed in a comprehensive manner by new assessment methods which require faculty training. This survey aims at assessing the facilities available in various postgraduate Anaesthesia training centres and recommending suggestions in the areas of deficiencies.
Methods: A questionnaire of 18 questions was distributed among a subgroup of Anaesthesiologists who attended a National Conference of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists. The filled-in questionnaires were computed and analysed with SPSS version 11.
Results: Response rate of the survey was 75%. Government sector outnumbered private sector by having more regular internal assessment and adequate library facility. Private sector had more number of interdepartmental classes, adequate faculty rooms, computers with internet facility and subscription of Indian and foreign journals. Regarding facilities, there was a comparative deficiency of cardiac output monitor and video laryngoscope. Simulation lab was available in only 20% institutions. Less number of respondents has undergone training in ultrasound, haemodynamic monitoring and research methodology compared to ACLS, intensive care, FOB use & pain and palliative care.
Conclusion: Fast growing technological advances demand addition of certain elements in our current curriculum. Some recommendations are given in the article.
Keywords: Graduate medical education, Anaesthesiology, India, surveys and questionnaires.
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