Training in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology commences at the beginning of Phase II and extends
through Phase III – Part I. The department’s central responsibility is to prepare undergraduate students for
their medico-legal obligations as future physicians.
The curriculum encompasses both theoretical and practical instruction across the various dimensions of
medico-legal duties. The department is equipped with a modern mortuary block capable of conducting up
to three autopsies concurrently, including those involving decomposed bodies. A cold chamber with a
capacity of 15 bodies is also available for public use. The autopsy room is designed in a gallery-style
layout, enabling more than 80 students to observe procedures simultaneously.
Students receive training in criminal matters and associated medico-legal cases, learning to make
systematic observations and reach logical conclusions. They acquire comprehensive knowledge of
medico-legal cases (MLC), post-mortem (PM) procedures, and the legal dimensions of medical practice,
medical negligence, criminal law, and medical ethics. They are also trained to identify medico-legal issues
in hospital and general practice settings, and to interpret post-mortem findings in cases involving
unnatural death or poisoning.
The department additionally maintains a research laboratory, a well-organized museum, and provides
around-the-clock medico-legal services. The departmental library is stocked with over 150 reference
books for student use. The museum houses a rare collection of photographs and exhibits, including
weapons, poisons, toxicological specimens, and skeletal remains, all meticulously catalogued.
With its comprehensive resources and well-developed facilities, the department is fully prepared to
provide thorough undergraduate training in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, readying students for the
complexities of medico-legal practice.