MD Biochemistry
Doctor of Medicine — Specialised residency in clinical biochemistry, molecular diagnostics, laboratory quality assurance, and translational metabolic research.
Program Overview
The MD Biochemistry program provides advanced training in enzymology, endocrinology, molecular diagnostics, and quality-assured clinical chemistry workflows at AVMCH's central diagnostic laboratory.
Scholars learn to interpret biochemical data in direct correlation with patient care, manage pre- and post-analytical quality systems, and conduct dissertation research in metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and gene polymorphism studies.
Faculty trained in ACME and FAIMER deliver CBME-aligned teaching, and the department leads institutional medical education through the MEU coordinator.
Program Information
Program Curriculum
Core Biochemistry & Lab Medicine
Advanced Diagnostics & Research
Dissertation & Exit Training
Research Opportunities
Metabolic Syndrome
Biomarker and prognostic studies in obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic disease.
Quality Assurance
Sigma metrics and error-reduction strategies in clinical biochemistry laboratories.
Gene Polymorphisms
Biochemical markers and genetic studies in hypertension, CKD, and chronic disease.
Laboratory Innovation
Value-added training in pre- and post-analytical quality assurance for clinicians.