Department of Anaesthesiology
Department of Anaesthesiology
Vision
The Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, is committed to becoming a center of excellence in education, research, and clinical practice. We aim to groom medical students into professionals who possess both clinical competence and social responsibility, while fostering a research-oriented mindset.
Mission
- To train and prepare students as exceptional peri-operative physicians capable of delivering comprehensive healthcare to the community.
- To cultivate a strong work ethic in students, enabling them to achieve the best outcomes even in high-risk patients.
- To encourage and nurture a research aptitude among both undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
Department Profile
- History: Originally part of the Department of Surgery since 1962, the Department of Anaesthesiology was established as a separate entity in November 1981 by the founder chairperson, Prof. Tausifa Zameer Khan (1981-1993).
- Leadership: The department has been led by several distinguished chairpersons:
- Prof. Tausifa Zameer Khan (1981-1993)
- Prof. Abdul Shakoor (1993-1996)
- Prof. M Masood Hasan Siddiqui (1996-1999, 2002-2003, 2006-2009)
- Prof. Shahjahan Bano (1999-2000, 2003-2006, 2009-2012)
- Prof. Shahla Haleem (2012-2015)
- Prof. Abdul Quadir (2015-2018)
- Prof. S Moied Ahmed (2018-2021)
- Prof. Qazi Ehsan Ali (Feb 2021 - Feb 2024)
- Prof. Hammad Usmani (Feb 2024- till Date )
- Faculty: The department boasts 15 faculty members with specialized training in critical care medicine, cardiac anaesthesia, neuro-anaesthesia, paediatric anaesthesia, pain management, and trauma management.
- Awards: Faculty members have received numerous prestigious awards, including the Commonwealth Fellowship, Best Academician and Researcher, and the Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Distinguished Professor & Researcher Award 2023, among others.
Academic and Clinical Programs
- Courses:
- MD program with 19 postgraduate students per year
- PDCC in Critical care Medicine, Pain, and Neuroanaesthesia (https://www.amucontrollerexams.com)
- Teaching Program: A robust teaching schedule from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, five days a week, including seminars, clinical scenarios, journal reviews, and case presentations.
- Facilities: State-of-the-art teaching facilities including a smart classroom with an interactive panel, CPR training manikins, airway management trainers, and lumbar puncture trainers, USG trainer, etc
Clinical Services
- Patient Care: The department provides anaesthesia services to over 12,000-14,000 patients annually and operates a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit.
- Specialties: Services include neuro-anaesthesia, cardiac anaesthesia, paediatric anaesthesia, pain management, and anaesthesia for various surgeries (plastic, reconstructive, GI, orthopaedic, gynaecological, obstetrical, ophthalmic, ENT, and dental surgeries). Additionally, Non-Operating Room Anaesthesia (NORA) is available three days a week.
- Equipment: All operation theatres are equipped with modern workstations, multichannel monitors, bronchoscopes, syringe pumps, and AI-aided ultrasonography machines.
Academic Activities and Workshops
- The department organizes various academic events and workshops, such as FCCS courses, ACLS courses, CME on sepsis, and workshops on mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, and interventional pain management.
Advancements and Achievements
- Recent advancements include the acquisition of high-end AI-supported ultrasound machines, the establishment of a postgraduate skill lab, and increased operation theatre facilities.
- The number of surgeries has tripled in the current year, reflecting the department’s growth and enhanced capabilities.
- Faculty members have received fellowships and awards for their contributions to emergency medicine, paediatric anaesthesia, and perioperative echocardiography.
Research and Publications
- The department has made significant contributions to medical literature, with landmark publications cited in prominent guidelines and recognized among the top articles in the field.
- Notable publications include research on video laryngoscopes, airway management in challenging cases, and comparative studies on laryngoscopy techniques.
Outreach and Community Services
- The department actively participates in outreach programs, offering workshops on difficult airway management, mechanical ventilation, ABG, and CPR training, along with initiatives like the RRTC and LSAS programs.
The Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College continues to strive for excellence in medical education, research, and patient care, preparing the next generation of Anaesthesiologists to meet the challenges of modern healthcare.
