Faculty Member

Introduction

The Department of Forensic Medicine at UMDC plays a vital role in shaping the medical curriculum. Established to provide quality education and practical training the department helps MBBS students understand the link between medicine and law. Forensic Medicine education at UMDC focuses on teaching students how medical knowledge can be applied to legal cases, such as injury assessments, autopsies and medico-legal reporting for the purpose of Law and furtherance of justice.

By combining theory with hands-on learning, the department prepares students to deal with real- life medico-legal situations and builds confidence in applying their knowledge in healthcare and legal settings.

Vision & Mission

The vision of the department is to train competent doctors who are skilled in both medical knowledge and medico-legal responsibilities.

Mission highlights:

• Provide high-quality Forensic Medicine education at UMDC.
• Develop professional and ethical skills in dealing with medico-legal cases.
• Promote critical thinking through discussions, case studies and practical training.
• Strengthen the role of Forensic Medicine in medical curriculum by combining modern teaching methods with real-world exposure.

Objectives

The key objectives of the Department include:

• Teaching MBBS students the basics of forensic science and toxicology.
• Preparing students to handle medico-legal cases such as injuries, poisoning, sexual assault and autopsy procedures.
• Training students in writing accurate medico-legal reports.
• Building communication, observation and problem-solving skills.

These objectives ensure that graduates are confident in their role as future doctors handling medico-legal duties responsibly.

Facilities

The Department of Forensic Medicine is equipped with modern teaching resources to make learning interactive and practical. Facilities include:

• Lecture hall and tutorial rooms for academic teaching.
• A biological laboratory for hands-on experiments.
• A state-of-the-art museum with specimens, models, instruments and case-related exhibits.
• Access to digital tools and e-learning platforms for enhanced study.

These resources allow students to gain both theoretical knowledge and practical exposure during their medical journey.

Forensic Medicine for MBBS Students

At UMDC, Forensic Medicine in the medical curriculum is taught during the 3rd year of MBBS. Students learn through lectures, small group discussions, tutorials and medico-legal visits. The subject train the students to:

• Understand and respect legal and ethical obligations of doctors.
• Competently interpret and report medico-legal examinations and autopsies.
• Analyze injuries, poisoning cases, deaths from suspicious or violent causes.
• Collect and preserve evidence (biological or trace), perform basic forensic- toxicological/serological work, and produce medico-legal reports.
• Work in collaboration with law enforcement or legal bodies when required
• Provide expert medical opinion in courts by giving testimony.

By the end of the course, MBBS students are trained not only in medical knowledge but also in handling medico-legal responsibilities with professionalism.