INTRODUCTION OF DEPARTMENT
♦ The Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology is the center for the teaching, training and certification of Medico-legal work. At present, the department is recognized for postgraduate training and examination center like, DMJ (Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence) & M-Phil {Toxicology (Medical Jurisprudence) as 2nd Minor Subject}.
OBJECTIVES
♦ To give thorough knowledge of the subject to undergraduate / Postgraduate / inservice Medical Personals regarding existing Medical & Legal aspects of their duties & Law related to Medical Man.
♦ Understanding Forensic medicine by other professionals like Lawyers & Police offices in easy understandable Medical Terminology for clear understanding of the Forensic issues.
♦ To enhance & assess the knowledge & adherence to policy & protocols of all stakeholders in Medico-legal sector.
i. Medico-legal offices (Male/Female)
ii. Additional Police Surgeon / District Police Surgeon.
iii. Director Chemical Laboratories Examiner.
iv. Victim / Survivor.
♦ To assess the practices & challenges faced by stakeholders.
♦ To determine the effectiveness of Medico-legal Services throughout the Country.
♦ To cooperate with the investigating agencies for justified outcome of Medico-legal cases.
♦ To work with the Judiciary for strengthening the prosecution.
♦ To develop recommendations to improve Medico-legal services which can be submitted to the relevant government authorities.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
♦ TEACHING PROGRAM(S):
1. Undergraduate Program(s).
=> M.B;B.S
2. Postgraduate Program(s).
=> DMJ (Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence).
=> Toxicology (Medical Jurisprudence) as 2nd Minor Subject for M-Phil Students in various basic Subject(s).
e.g.
Anatomy
Physiology.
Bio-Chemistry.
Pharmacology.
Pathology.
FUTURE PLANNING
♦ Establishment of
i. Forensic Science Laboratory with advanced trends in Forensic Science.
ii. Poison center.
iii. Ideal Mortuary.
♦ To start
i. M-Phil (Forensic Medicine).
ii. MD (Forensic Medicine).
iii. Digital Forensic Course(s).
TEACHING STAFF
→ Professor =0
→ Associate Professor =2
→ Assistant Professor =1
→ Senior Lecturer =0
→ Lecturer =3
→ Demonstrator =1