Departments
Anatomy
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The Department of Anatomy at IMCH offers a vigorous education for students, a course of medicine that combines instructional and practical cadaveric dissection in varied branches including gross Anatomy, Histology, Osteology, Radiology, Embryology and Genetics. Dissection remains the main method of study for identifying anatomical structures which will be immensely beneficial for students.
Physiology
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Physiology is a branch of basic medical science which describes the nature and functioning of human life. It provides the framework for studying and exploring the basis of human life by understanding normal functions, mechanisms, and their interactions, which work within an organ system. The goal of our department is to provide evidence-based, comprehensive knowledge of medical physiology to undergraduate students, which in turn helps in understanding the basics of health and disease.
Bio chemistry
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The Department of Biochemistry imparts a comprehensive course of study, in areas of the chemistry of biomolecules, metabolism, molecular genetics, nutrition, and clinical biochemistry. Dealing with the chemical processes within living organisms, students will learn about the structures, functions and interactions of biological macromolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids, which provide the structure of cells and perform many of the functions associated with life. A field of applied biology and chemistry, this course is appropriate for students interested in the delivery of healthcare services.
Pharmacology
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Pharmacology is the science connected with all aspects of the action of drugs and other chemicals on living systems. Its primary aim is to discover chemical mechanisms by which cellular and molecular functions are regulated to understand how existing drugs act and to develop new drugs for treatment and diagnosis of human diseases. The discipline of pharmacology explores biology through the actions of drugs and chemical substances. Students can chart out their careers in basic research and teaching in academia, in conducting innovative research in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or for government laboratories, and in ensuring the safety of drugs and chemicals working with government agencies.
Pathology
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Pathology involves the study and diagnosis of diseases through examining surgically extracted organs, tissues (biopsy samples), bodily fluids, or the whole body (autopsy). Further, the course also includes the related scientific study of disease processes whereby the causes, mechanisms and extent of diseases are examined. Pathologists also utilise genetic studies and gene markers to assess various diseases, and students can specialise in branches like Surgical pathology, Cytopathology, and Molecular Pathology.
Microbiology
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Microbiology is an interdisciplinary subject with its foundation in Medicine, General microbiology, Systemic Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology, Clinical Microbiology, and Molecular Microbiology.
Forensic Medicine
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A specialised course that addresses the application of medical knowledge in criminal investigations and legal procedures. Forensic experts handle crime scene investigation, post-mortem work and gather evidence in medicolegal cases. There are job opportunities graduates can explore as crime scene investigators, trace evidence analysts or forensic pathologists.
Community Medicine / PSM
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Community Medicine / Preventive and Social Medicine as a department is concerned with the health of populations, with a clear objective towards protecting and promoting the health and well-being of communities, through a ‘Primary Healthcare approach’. The students’ learning will encompass a strategic course, where they will comprehend and adopt the ability to intently analyse and measure the health requirements of populations, their health status, and develop appropriate, feasible plans of action. This will further include learning about health promotion, health education and health protection. The department has an established Rural Health Training Centre and an Urban Health Training Centre, which will give the students a lucrative opportunity to treat common health problems through the application of preventive, curative, promotive, restorative and rehabilitative measures.
General Medicine
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Community Medicine / Preventive and Social Medicine as a department is concerned with the health of populations, with a clear objective towards protecting and promoting the health and well-being of communities, through a ‘Primary Healthcare approach’. The students’ learning will encompass a strategic course, where they will comprehend and adopt the ability to intently analyse and measure the health requirements of populations, their health status, and develop appropriate, feasible plans of action. This will further include learning about health promotion, health education and health protection. The department has an established Rural Health Training Centre and an Urban Health Training Centre, which will give the students a lucrative opportunity to treat common health problems through the application of preventive, curative, promotive, restorative and rehabilitative measures.
General Surgery
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The department of Surgery at IMCH has been established to provide the best-in-class, patient-centric care round the clock, round the year. The course of study is incorporated with extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and training materials, and advanced investigative tools that will enable the students to achieve a consequent set of milestones towards acquiring medical competencies at par with world medical standards.
Pediatrics
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The department of Pediatrics has been established to provide the most compassionate, best quality care to children and adolescents, perform clinical and laboratory research to advance our comprehension of diseases that affect them, while educating our students to become the pioneers of the upcoming generations of paediatricians.
TB & Chest
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The department of TB and Chest Diseases at IMCH, aka the Pulmonology department, specialises in making the students competent in diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases, related to the heart and lungs, including asthma, COPD, sleep disorders, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis (interstitial lung diseases), chest infections, bronchiectasis, smoking cessation and pulmonary hypertension.
Dermatology
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The department offers robust education and services for those in need of medical attention about conditions and diseases of their skin, mucous membranes, hair and nails. Many skin problems are related to other medical conditions, such as cancer and celiac disease. Students are taught to navigate and network with other specialists to provide the apt diagnosis, and can become either dermatologists or dermatopathologists, according to their areas of interest.
Psychiatry
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Mental well-being is the most important aspect of the overall health of a person. The course is designed for understanding, preventing, and treating mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders of patients of all age groups. While each curriculum is crafted to support specific educational objectives for students, they can opt for multiple specialisations including behavioural science, cognitive, affective and behavioural neuroscience, psychopathology, social context of mental health and illness, and neurobiology (understanding the brain).
Orthopaedics
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The department of TB and Chest Diseases at IMCH, aka the Pulmonology department, specialises in making the students competent in diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases, related to the heart and lungs, including asthma, COPD, sleep disorders, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis (interstitial lung diseases), chest infections, bronchiectasis, smoking cessation and pulmonary hypertension.
ENT
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Also known as the department of Otolaryngology, the department of ENT at IMCH strives to deliver the highest standards of healthcare to patients. The patrons of the department are experts in the field and are equipped to impart varied services and treatments to the diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. The course of study will expose the students to real-time patient care and introduces them to various medical and surgical therapies meant to prevent diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities and disorders of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems.
Ophthalmology
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Offering a myriad range of medical and surgical eye care for the protection, safeguarding, enhancement and restoration of vision, the department of Ophthalmology at IMCH is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and faculty. The course of study will include an extended study of general eye-related issues such as Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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The department is a state-of-the-art multi-speciality department that prides itself on providing high-quality patient care in antenatal care, postnatal welfare, infertility treatments, oncology and urogynaecology. Students will be exposed to excellent clinical services in practice, along with a dedicated academic curriculum and advancing research activities.
Anaesthesia
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Radio Diagnosis
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Dentistry
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