Welcome to Bangladesh Medical University
Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh
The MD (Radiology & Imaging) Residency Programme at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), offered by the Department of Radiology & Imaging under the Faculty of Surgery, is a five-year postgraduate medical education programme designed to develop competent, ethical, and skilled radiologists. The programme follows an outcome-based curriculum that integrates medical knowledge, clinical and technical skills, professional attitudes, research, and academic development.
The curriculum aims to prepare graduates to deliver high-quality diagnostic and imaging-guided clinical services, interpret medical images accurately, correlate radiological findings with clinical presentations, and contribute to patient care, research, teaching, and healthcare leadership.
The programme consists of two phases:
Phase A — Foundation Training (2 Years)
Phase A establishes the fundamental knowledge and skills required for advanced radiological practice. It includes radiophysics, radioanatomy, basic radiology, medical education, biostatistics, anatomy, nuclear medicine, and clinical rotations in medicine and surgery and their allied specialties. Residents develop essential competencies in patient assessment, imaging techniques, radiation protection, image interpretation, report writing, communication, teamwork, and professional practice.
Phase B — Advanced Radiology Training (3 Years)
Phase B provides comprehensive, supervised training in diagnostic radiology and imaging, with emphasis on systematic image interpretation, clinical correlation, reporting, procedural skills, and the management of complex imaging cases. The curriculum covers:
Residents also undertake thesis research and develop their academic, teaching, leadership, and professional competencies.
The curriculum adopts a structured, learner-centred approach combining theoretical and practical learning. Teaching and learning activities include lectures, clinical rotations, supervised imaging practice, machine demonstrations, case presentations, seminars, journal clubs, conferences, symposia, report writing, and independent study. Residents maintain logbooks and portfolios to document their learning experiences, clinical exposure, and competency development.
Assessment is designed to monitor progress and determine achievement of the programme learning outcomes. Formative assessment and feedback are integrated throughout the training, supported by logbooks, portfolios, and block-based assessments. Summative assessment includes written examinations, Objective Structured Practical Examinations (OSPE), viva voce, and portfolio evaluation, together with phase-final examinations as specified in the curriculum.
The curriculum requires a minimum of 290 credits for completion, comprising 107 credits in Phase A and 183 credits in Phase B. The programme includes approximately 1,200 hours allocated to thesis work, supporting the development of research competence and evidence-based practice.
Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates are expected to demonstrate competence as clinical experts, teachers, and researchers. They should be able to provide safe and effective radiology services, communicate clearly with patients and healthcare professionals, collaborate across disciplines, uphold professional and ethical standards, exercise leadership, advocate for patient health, and pursue lifelong learning and continuing professional development.
The overall goal of the MD (Radiology & Imaging) Residency Programme is to produce knowledgeable, skilled, compassionate, and research-oriented radiologists capable of advancing diagnostic imaging, improving patient care, contributing to medical education, and meeting the evolving healthcare needs of Bangladesh and the wider global community.
No logbook files available.
No universities assigned.
