The Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology stands at the intersection of medicine, law, and social justice. Dedicated to training medical students in legal medicine, traumatology, and scientific death investigation, the department provides a comprehensive understanding of the medical officer’s role within the judicial system. Featuring a forensic museum housing an extensive collection of toxicological specimens, ballistic artifacts, and anatomical models, the department offers an immersive learning experience. Guided by seasoned forensic experts, students master the documentation of medicolegal reports, trauma evaluation, and courtroom testimony protocols. The department instils high standards of medical ethics, legal integrity, and professional duty, preparing students to serve both the healthcare system and the administration of justice.
- Forensic Museum:
A dedicated 750 sq. ft. museum displaying toxicological specimens, plant toxins, ballistic artifacts, weapon models, crime scene mock-ups, and medicolegal charts. - Autopsy & Traumatology Viewing Facility:
Access to purpose-built autopsy viewing arrangements, mortuary units, and specimen preservation facilities for medicolegal training. - Forensic Laboratory:
Provisioned with comparison microscopes, toxicology test kits, spot-test reagents, and bone estimation sets for age and sex determination. - Small Group Teaching:
Demonstration space configured for medicolegal document preparation, report drafting, and mock courtroom proceedings.