Academics

  1. Undergraduate Academics: The department primarily provides undergraduate teaching (for Forensic Medicine and Toxicology) to medical students (MBBS, MLT, MRT, EMT). It adopted a novel integrated teaching methods in collaboration with the Clinical departments for a vertical understanding of a topic. In addition, this department follows active teaching-learning methods, viz. problem-based learning modules, small group discussions, demonstrations, seminars, multiple-choice questions, and quiz competitions.
  2. Postgraduate Academics:
    1. Structured Learning Programs:
      • Integrated teaching for Forensic Pathology, Forensic Radiology, Forensic Psychiatry
      • Collaborative research work with departments like Emergency Medicine, Traumatology, General Medicine, Immunology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pathology,
      • Organised several National and International conferences, CME and Workshops
      • Perform various medicolegal duties including Autopsy, examination of sexual offence cases, drunkenness, age estimation, etc.,
      • Expert Witness and Courtroom Skills
  1. Clinical Forensic Medicine Orientation Programs for –
    • Resident Physicians of JIPMER
    • Medical Interns of JIPMER
    • Faculty members and paramedical staff of Clinical departments, viz. Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Emergency Medicine and Traumatology.
  1. Paramedical Academic Services to trainees of:
    • Forensic Nursing
    • Medical Record Officer Courses
    • Medical Record Technician Courses
    • Emergency Medicine Technician Courses
    • Phlebotomist Courses
    • Qualified Mortuary Technician Courses
  1. Non-Medical Academic services:
    • Medicolegal orientation to the trainee Police officers of Puducherry Police Service.
    • Tenure-based academic postings of Forensic Odontology for Dental Pathology postgraduates
, Last Updated :23-Oct-2024