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Established in 1995, the Santosh Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology has been a pioneering institution in the field of forensic science.
Our department is distinguished by a team of expert faculty, comprising experienced forensic professionals and legal advisors with national and international credentials. We provide state-of-the-art facilities equipped with advanced technology for forensic autopsies, toxicology analysis, DNA profiling, and medico-legal investigations.
A key aspect of our program is comprehensive medico-legal training, offering hands-on experience in postmortem examinations, crime scene investigations, and courtroom testimonies. This practical training prepares students for the complexities of real-world forensic challenges.
The department fosters a research-oriented environment, encouraging innovative studies in forensic pathology, toxicology, and anthropology. Our strong interdisciplinary collaborations with law enforcement, judicial bodies, and other medical specialties enrich the learning experience.
Students benefit from exposure to real forensic investigations, gaining invaluable experience in handling complex cases. Additionally, international collaborations enhance educational opportunities through student exchanges and joint research projects.
Our cutting-edge forensic simulation labs replicate crime scenes and analysis processes, ensuring practical skills development. We also engage in community outreach by offering expert consultations in medico-legal cases and promoting justice through accurate forensic reporting, while emphasizing the ethical aspects of forensic medicine to instill professionalism in our practices.
Vision
- To gain excellence and integrity in Forensic Medicine by balancing the aspects of Teaching, Research and Medico Legal services.
- To develop department as a model center of excellence in providing medico-legal aid to community.
Mission
- To produce physicians of quality who are readily capable of providing medico-legal service to law & society without infringing upon medical ethics and principles.
- To extend and penetrate comprehensive medico-legal service to community through innovative programs.
Read also about courses offered by Forensic Medicine Department:
PO 1 Clinician- Clinician, who understands and provides preventive, promotive, curative, palliative and holistic care with compassion
PO2 Leader & Team member- Leader and member of the health care team and system
PO3 Communicator - Communicator with patients, families, colleagues and community
PO4 Lifelong learner- Lifelong learner committed to continuous improvement of skills and knowledge
PO5 Professional- Professional who is committed to excellence, is ethical, responsive and accountable to patients, community and the profession
PO6 Critical thinker- Critical thinker who is able to think clearly and rationally, and make logical connections between ideas
PO7 Researcher - Researcher who is able to gather, analyze and publish the data to aid new research, enrich scholarly literature and improve the decision-making process
C0 1: Describe medico legal responsibilities of physicians in primary and secondary care settings, medico legal framework of medical practice and medical negligence
CO 2: Explain of the rational approach to the investigation of crime, based on scientific and legal principles, codes of conduct and medical ethics as per Local, Regional & National Requirements
CO 3: Interpret and analyse the findings in clinical scenario.
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Designation |
| 1 | Dr. Ashok Sagar | Professor & HOD |
| 2 | Dr. Shilpa Singh | Assistant Professor |
| 3 | Dr. Roopam Mourya | Assistant Professor |
1. Training students in the methods and techniques used in forensic medicine, which includes understanding how injuries and deaths occur and how to conduct a thorough investigation.
2. Educating students in the legal system and how to navigate it, including understanding the role that forensic evidence plays in legal proceedings.
3. Providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to examine crime scenes, collect evidence, and analyze it in a laboratory.
4. Preparing students to testify in court as expert witnesses and to communicate their findings clearly and effectively.
5. Developing students' critical thinking skills and their ability to use scientific principles and methods to solve complex problems.
6. Encouraging ethical behavior and upholding high standards of professionalism in the field of forensic medicine.
7. Fostering an understanding of the impact that forensic medicine has on society and the criminal justice system, and promoting public awareness of the important role that forensic evidence plays in solving crimes.
1. Medical Ethics and Medical Jurisprudence
2. Forensic Pathology
3. Forensic Toxicology
4. Forensic Anthropology
5. Forensic Odontology
6. Forensic Entomology
7. Forensic Psychology
8. Forensic Science
9. Forensic Nursing
10. Forensic Archaeology
Museum:
Departmental Museum has a very good collection of charts, Wet specimens, Wax Specimen, Poisons and various weapons including various Fire Arms to facilitate learning and understanding for UG & PG Students.
UG & PG Lab:
The department also has Lab facilities for Examination of Biological fluids ( Blood, Saliva, Semen) and trace pieces of evidence.
- The efforts are being made to start Medico-Legal work like Age estimation and Examination of Sexual Offences of victims & accused to restart the Post Graduation in the department.
- Advanced Forensic Science lab