Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Forensic Medicine ,our department is well-equipped with four demonstration halls, one practical lab, a library and a well-equipped museum featuring toxicology and forensic pathology specimens, as well as a comprehensive photo and weapon gallery. These resources are essential in the field of legal medicine.

We are dedicated in educating our students to equip them with a vast knowledge on handling all the medicolegal situations in their professional life. We are ensuring that, our students adhere to professionalism and ethics at the highest order during their medical practice for their lifetime. Our department committed to the nation building by providing a holistic education in the subject of Forensic Medicine. We ensure that our students excel all domains of our subject. Our department is committed in adhering to the Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum laid by the National Medical commission.

We focus on delivering a holistic education to our students, which includes Attitude Ethics communication skills Students Empowerment Programmes like Stage Presentations, UG Journal Clubs, group discussions, focused on all medicolegal needs of the country.

Mandatory visits to nearby government medical colleges, such as Coimbatore Medical College’s Forensic Medicine department, allow students to observe autopsies and understand the legal duties of doctors, helping them grasp the real-world applications of their studies. The department also conducts regular mentor-mentee activities to identify educational gaps and recognize outstanding graduates. Along with routine internal assessment examinations, regular remedial measures like tutoring and debates are conducted. Regular model practical exams and revision sessions help students prepare for future exams. Integrated teaching hours enhance and elevate students’ potential by providing a comprehensive view of each case. Similarly, sessions on AETCOM (Attitude, Ethics, and Communication) address various dilemmas and situations related to medical ethics, preparing undergraduates to become doctors of global relevance.