Training and development of anesthesia in Nepal - 1985 to 2005.

Purpose: To describe the self-sustaining anesthesia training and development program in Nepal from 1985 through 2005, and the Canadian contributions.

Methods: We examined the training program and outcome of the diploma in anesthesia (DA) and MD anesthesiology programs in Nepal over a 20-year period. Issues related to recruitment, funding, specialist training opportunities and professional development were examined and summarized.