
The Department of Anaesthesia at GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) in Visakhapatnam, India, is integral to the institute's 750-bedded teaching hospital, established in 2015. The department offers comprehensive anesthesia services in 20 advanced operating theatres, covering various surgical specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery, and obstetrics. It focuses on advanced techniques like general and regional Anaesthesia and TIVA.
Training for undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD Anaesthesia) students emphasizes hands-on experience with modern technologies such as ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Faculty members are dedicated professionals committed to developing clinical expertise and research to support GIMSR's mission.
The department manages perioperative care, pain management, and critically ill patients while balancing academics with regular classes and teaching programs. Led by Dr. M Prasada Rao, along with Dr. Lavanya and Dr. Vamsi Krishna, the team ensures the department runs smoothly and promotes academic participation.
Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, including multi-modular monitors and difficult airway equipment, the department provides training opportunities in a well-equipped Simulation Centre. Emphasizing patient safety and ethics, the department has established a reputation for quality clinical work and academic excellence.
In addition to clinical services, the department is well-equipped with the following academic and learning facilities:
Museum: Showcasing a wide range of anesthetic equipment of historical importance and wall posters for student learning.
Departmental Library: Available for faculty and postgraduate students, stocked with key Anesthesiology textbooks and reference materials.
Seminar Hall: Used regularly for postgraduate lectures, discussions, case presentations, journal clubs and academic sessions.
These facilities support our commitment to excellence in Anaesthesia education, patient care, and clinical research.
-Classes for UG students
-Lectures, seminars, symposium, mock drills, case presentations, mock examinations for PG students
-Lecture sessions for Anaesthesia technician course trainees
Our department offers academic programs for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students.
Currently, we have three active PG batches:
Each PG batch consists of 6 students, bringing the total number of PG students to 18.
On the undergraduate side, we also have three active batches:
with 150 students
with 124 students
with 153 students