Department of Forensic Medicine
Overview
Welcome to the Department of Forensic Medicine at Indian Institute of Medical Science & Research. Our department is dedicated to the application of medical knowledge and techniques to legal matters. Through rigorous academic programs and research initiatives, we aim to equip students with the skills and expertise necessary for a career in forensic medicine and allied fields.
1. Medicolegal principles and ethics
Explores legal and ethical aspects of medical practice, focusing on patient rights, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
2. Forensic pathology
Study of investigating cause of death, examining corpses, and interpreting findings to aid legal investigations.
3. Forensic toxicology
Analyzes effects of drugs and toxins on the body, crucial in legal cases involving substance abuse or poisoning.
Forensic Medicine Department Faculties
Dr. Mohammed Abdul Mateen
Professor
Dr. Ruhi Khan
Senior Resident
Dr. Kazi Fazeluddin
Tutor
Dr. Talat Parveen Mohd. Basit
Tutor
Dr. KHAN SANIYA NAUSHD
TUTOR
Facilities
Forensic pathology lab
Equipped for autopsies, examining bodies to determine cause of death, often crucial in criminal investigations.
Toxicology lab
Specializes in analyzing biological samples like blood or urine to detect toxins, drugs, or poisons present.
Forensic anthropology lab
Utilizes skeletal analysis to identify individuals, determine age, sex, and possible trauma for legal purposes.