Department Of Forensic
Medicine & Toxicology
Student support Activities
Curricular activities:
Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology imparts quality training in the subject by various means such as the following:
- We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Government Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (IGMCH), Puducherry, for permitting our students to witness & get trained hands-on, in autopsy techniques.
- We encourage students to present at seminars on a regular basis.
- We conduct intra-college quiz to encourage students
- We pay special attention to slow learners by having a close watch on their academic improvements, followed by regular weekly test.
- We encourage students to undergo interdepartmental discussions through linker case models.
Co-curricular activities:
- Students are encouraged to participate in academic events/ students conference conducted within the institute and also by external bodies/organizations.
- We encourage students to participate in the national / state level Forensic conferences and present papers.
- We encourage students to participate in the national / state level quiz competitions.
Extra-curricular activities:
Students are encouraged to participate in cultural programmes and competitions conducted within and outside the institute.
Sports:
We encourage students to participate in sports events and competitions.
Research:
Faculty of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology is actively involved in research activities. They publish regularly in national and international journals. Our faculty also guide the students to carry out various funded (ICMR -STS) and non-funded projects. They also help students to publish their research work and encourage them to present their scientific work in conferences and seminars.
Well–being:
The faculty of the Department are easily approachable and student-friendly and they offer counselling services for the students whenever required, especially for stressed out, mentally broke, and slow learner students.
The department also provides a special value-added course to UG students for their well being called “Moral Narration”.
CME Programmes / Guest Lectures / Conferences / Seminars / Workshop Organized
S.No | Name of activities | Type of activities | Level of program (National/International) | Date | Number of participants | Credit points |
1 | Role of DNA in Forensic Medicine | CME | National | 11-03-2015 | 120 | 1 |
2 | Sexual Jurisprudence – An Update | CME | National | 04-10-2016 | 110 | 1 |
3 | 1. Basics of Addiction | CME | National | 22-06-2017 | 140 | 1 |
2. Unfolding the mysteries behind Substance Use. | ||||||
3. Legal and Social issues on Drug Addiction | ||||||
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4 | Safe Medical Practice | CME | National | 26-03-2018 | 156 | 1 |
5 | 1. Doctors and Criminal Law. | CME | National | 05-10-2018 | 120 | 0 |
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2.Changing Trends in Medical Practice | ||||||
6 | Solving the mystery in case of Immersion Deaths | Webinar | National | 12.8.20 | 145 | 0 |
7 | Medicine and Law – Transgender Issues | Webinar | National | 23.9.20 | 110 | 0 |
8 | Reformation and advancement of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (RAFT) | Conference | National | 23.02.22 24.02.22 | 197 | 3 |
9 | Quest for Clue “Crime Scene Management | Workshop | National | 15.07.22 | 70 | – |
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:
We have signed an MOU with IGMC, Puducherry, through which our students are given hands-on training in basic autopsy techniques.
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES:
The department is planning to conduct awareness programmes for the general public and specific targeted population on
- Techniques to prevent common household poisoning among children,
- Awareness of domestic violence
- Awareness of ill effects due to chronic exposure to dyes and other specific poisons
