MD Pharmacology

Overview

Pharmacology is one of the basic subjects in the medical curriculum. It deals with various aspects of drugs their sources, dosage forms, effects, adverse effects, indications, and contraindication. It also deals with animal experiments, the development of new drugs and the ethical conduct of clinical trials. The main objective of Pharmacology is to provide such scientific data, using which one can choose a drug treatment of proven efficacy and safety from the various options available, to benefit the patient. The basis of a pharmaceutical industry lies on the pharmacological principles.
The pharmacology department of VMCH & Rl strives hard to prepare exceptional students for productive and successful careers as clinicians, in society, in academia, in research, and in pharmaceutical industry. Besides delivering quality education in pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics that effectively integrates critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills. The department works with the prime focus on inculcating in medical students the habit of practicing rational use of drugs and the culture of observing and reporting adverse drug reactions.

Eligibility

Candidates must possess recognised degree of MBBS (or its equivalent recognised degree).

Minimum Education