Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

1.  Undergraduate Academics: The department primarily provides undergraduate teaching (for Forensic Medicine and Toxicology) to medical students (MBBS, MLT, MRT, EMT). It adopted 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, etc.
      • Organised several National and International conferences, CME and Workshops
      • Perform various medicolegal duties including Autopsy, examination of sexual offence cases, drunkenness, age estimation, etc.,
      • Deposing evidence in courts: Expert Witness and Courtroom Skills

3. 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.
4. 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
5. 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