Department of Forensic medicine & Toxicology -

Department of Forensic medicine & Toxicology

Vision

To be a center of excellence in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, fostering ethical, legal, and scientific knowledge to advance justice, patient safety, and public health through homeopathic medical practice.

Mission

Impart Quality Education – Provide comprehensive knowledge in forensic medicine and toxicology with a focus on medico-legal aspects relevant to homeopathic practice.
Promote Ethical Medical Practice – Educate students on professional ethics, medical laws, and the responsibilities of healthcare providers.
Enhance Practical Skills – Train students in medico-legal documentation, forensic examination, and toxicology-related case management.
Ensure Public Health & Safety – Advocate preventive measures for poisoning, environmental hazards, and occupational health risks.

Course Outcome

At the end of II Professional BHMS course in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, the student shall-

CO1	Identify, examine and prepare reports / certificates in medico-legal cases/situations in accordance with the law of land.	Knowledge
CO2	Demonstrate awareness of legal/court procedures applicable to medico legal/medical practice	Knowledge
CO3	Acquire knowledge in Forensic medicine and recognize its scope and limitations in Homoeopathic practice Understanding	Understanding
CO4	Be conversant with the code of ethics, etiquette, duties and rights of medical practitioners’ profession towards patients, profession, society, state and humanity at large; infamous conduct, medical negligence, and punishment on violation of the code of ethics.	Knowledge, Understanding
CO5	Be able to identify poisons/poisoning, and management of poisoning within the scope of homoeopathy.	Skill
CO6	Develop knowledge of Materia Medica by application of knowledge gained by the study of Toxicology	Understanding, Skill
CO7	Develop skills in medical documentation	Skill
CO8	Be aware of the principles of environmental, occupational and preventive aspects of general Toxicology	Knowledge

Program Outcome

II Professional BHMS students in Forensic medicine and toxicology should:
PO1 Understand the principles and applications of Forensic Medicine, including post-mortem examinations.
PO2 Learn toxicology concepts, including poisons, drug interactions, and treatment
PO3 Gain in-depth knowledge of medical jurisprudence, legal responsibilities, and the role of a doctor in the justice system
PO4 Observe medico-legal autopsies and interpret post-mortem findings to determine the cause of death.
Identify and differentiate between natural and unnatural deaths based on forensic findings.
PO5 Understand legal procedures related to forensic evidence, expert testimony, and court proceedings

Program Specific Outcomes

At the end of Ist –BHMS course, student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge of Human Anatomy and its different systems (structures) and their applied anatomy.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of Human Physiology and functions of different systems with their applied physiology.
3. Demonstrate necessary basic and practical knowledge & skills related to Homoeopathic Pharmacy in preparation of Homoeopathic medicines.

Facilities

The Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department features a demonstration-cum-museum that houses a collection of medico-legal specimens, bones, models, weapons, photographs, a four-in-one X-ray viewer, and charts of forensic significance. Additionally, the department is equipped with a moot court setup to provide practical exposure to legal proceedings and a projector system for demonstrating postmortem videos and other forensic educational content.

Research Works

Sl.No	Investigator	Guide	Topic	Completed / Ongoing
1	Miss. Kamala Devi IV BHMS	Dr. Russel Raj G, Professor & HoD Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	An experimental study on efficacy of phosphorus on various potency on germination of Vigna Radiata using quantitative assessment of germination	Ongoing
2	Miss. Ashika III BHMS	Dr. Russel Raj G, Professor & HoD Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	Study of anticancer property of Gacium aparine tincture on the human breast cancer cell line (MCET)	Ongoing
3	Miss. Priya Dharshini III BHMS	Dr. Irfana, Assistant Professor Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	Agrohomoeopathic evaluation of secale cornutum 30C antagonistic activity against claviceps purpurea on wheat crops	Ongoing
4	Miss. Abinaya III BHMS	Dr. Irfana, Assistant Professor Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	A clinical study on management of osteoarthritis with “FORMICA RUFA 6X” and its evaluation with “KOOS SCALE”	Ongoing
5	Miss. Aiswarya N R IV BHMS	Dr. Yadhukrishnan, Assistant Professor Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	An observational study in the efficacy of silicea terra In 3x,5x and 12x potencies For assessing the quatity of Growth in azotla Filiculoides	Completed CCRH STSH 2019 Awarded