Anatomy

Vision:

Department to be committed to integrated, interdisciplinary teaching and Research in basic, applied Human Anatomy and cytogenetics geared towards health care needs of humanity


Mission:

  • A Centre of learning, preparing students for Medical professional training, Academic pursuits.
  • Extending knowledge through interdisciplinary Research.
  • To bridge basic science and clinical practice.
  • Responsive to changing global trends.
  • To make students creative and research oriented

Goals:

  • To provide comprehensive knowledge of the gross and microscopic structure and development of the human body to provide a basis for understanding the clinical correlation of organs or structures involved and the anatomical basis for the disease presentation.
  • To Increase research activities and publications of the faculty & students.

Course outcomes:

At the end of Ist MBBS course students should be able to:

Anatomy:

CO01-Dissect and identify the organs and know the anatomical relations.

CO02 - Identify normal histology slides.

CO03 - Know development of organs.


Objectives:

  • Train undergraduate and postgraduate students using both traditional and innovative methods.
  • Develop new tools and methods of teaching to impart training effectively.
  • Promote and participate in basic research and disseminate its results.
  • Evaluate self and the curriculum periodically to improve training of undergraduate & postgraduate students.

Skills:

At the end of the course the student shall be able to:

  • Identify and locate all the structures of the body and mark the topography of the living anatomy.
  • Identify the organs and tissues under the microscope: Understand the principles of karyotyping and identify the gross congenital anomalies; Understand the principles of newer imaging techniques like Computerized Tomography Scan (CTS); Interpretation of Plain and contrast X-rays.
  • Understand clinical basis of some common clinical procedures.

Ethics, Attitude & Communication:

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

  • Respect in handling the cadaver and human tissue.
  • Respect towards the patients, clinicians and other healthcare workers during early clinical exposure.
  • Communicate effectively with peers, faculty, patients and other staff.
  • Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality, integrity, accountability and social responsibility.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member and be a leader in team-based &/or small group activities.

Faculty Profile:

Faculty list updated as on 31-7-2024

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Complete list of Research Publications by Department of Anatomy can be viewed here.