MD Forensic Medicine

Overview

• Forensic medicine and Toxicology is the branch of medicine that applies medical knowledge for the administration of justice. Injustice causes significant mental, social, spiritual, and physical trauma, and this branch works to prevent and heal that trauma. As a result, it is also involved in treatment by facilitating the administration of justice.
• The department is involved in a variety of activities, including teaching, training, and research. The department's faculty members contribute significantly as members of various Institute Committees, Administrative and Academic bodies. The department provides clinical forensic medicine services, post-mortem examinations, and dignified management of COVID-19 dead bodies. Aside from these activities, the department offers valuable advice on medico-legal issues referred to it by the medical board, various investigating authorities, the Human Rights Commission, and the Honourable Courts.

 

Eligibility

• A candidate must possess MBBS degree for MD/MS courses of a University recognized by the Medical Council of India.
• candidate must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training on or before 30th January.

Minimum Education