About Us
- The Department of Forensic Medicine focuses on Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, a multidisciplinary subject bridging medicine & law. It deals with the application of medical knowledge for legal purposes, such as crime-related investigations solving sensational cases appraising the law courts to dispense justice also offering MD Forensic Medicine courses at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
- Apart from these duties to enforce law and order and render unbiased justice academically the department is providing training to undergraduate students in performing medico-legal examinations such as age estimation, wound assessment, examination of survivors of sexual assaults and accused persons of rape, and also a drunken person
- Educating ethics to medical students, applying standard guidelines for safe practice, and protecting themselves from civil torts, consumer, and criminal cases that may arise while dealing with patients.
- PG Eligibility : Pass In MBBS or its Equivalent Degree recognized by NMC (Canditates completing the CRRI / CRMI on or before 31st March of the Year) NEET PG score as prescribed by NMC.
Our Vision
- To set the department at a benchmark level for providing one of the highest levels of teaching to undergraduates.
- To provide our best teaching & training to students from other paramedical courses.
- To sensitize & educate Emergency Medical officers about the handling of medico-legal cases.
- To develop a platform for research works in new specialized programs with the latest technologies in the field of crime detection & toxicology.
Our Mission
- Use of the latest teaching technology in conducting traditional lectures & interactive lecture classes.
- Small group discussions, Perform under a simulated environment, Perform under supervision, or Perform independent techniques of teaching may be used during the practical classes.
- Regular periodic programs on quizzes, poster presentations, seminars, and mock court trials depending on the suitability of the chapters.
- Enlightening on day-to-day crime and consumer cases from Newspaper cuts.
- Horizontal & Vertical Integrated teachings & chapter-wise assignments.
- Periodic motivational interaction with students
Academics
Infrastructure
- Lecture Classes
- Flipped Classroom
- Small group discussion
- DOAP session
- Bedside clinic
- Role-play
- Court visits
- Moot Court
- Autopsy Demonstration
- Post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death, time since death, manner of death, and to prepare the required document.
- Fetal examination to determine gestational age and viability.
- Skeletal remains examination to establish identification.
- a. Age estimation
- b. Wound assessment
- c. Sexual offenses examination
- d. Drunkenness examination
- e. Examination of poison cases.
- f. Examination of a person in human rights violation cases
- To offer expert medical or medico-legal evidence in a court of law.
- Department library- Number of books :110
- List of Journals: 3 Journals, 13 e-journals
- b) Other Learning resources in the Dept- Mounted specimen 240
- Bones 250
- Proto-type fire and other arms. 64
- Wax Models 35
- Poisons 50
- Charts/Diagrams 80
- Models 35
- Dental cast & OPGs 50
- Photographs 270
- X-rays 200
Research
Sl. No | Ongoing Projects |
1 | Appropriateness of medical evidence in criminal trials. |
2 | A retrospective study on medical certification of cause of death. |
3 | Stature calculation from footprint dimensions. |
4 | Sex estimation from the morphological study of the patella. |
5 | A retrospective study on the “End of life care” |
Sl. No | Publications |
1 | Fact Speaking Blood Vessel: A case report on ligature strangulation. Journal Academy Forensic Medicine. Oct- Dec 2013. Vol. 36. 389-391. |
2 | Practical relevance of prescribing superimposition for determining a frontal sinus pattern match.Journal of Forensic Science International. 2014. Volume 253, August 2015, Pages 137.e1-137.e7. |
3 | Suicidal Hanging Masquerading as a Homicidal Hanging. Journal Academy Forensic Medicine. July- September 2014. Vol. 36. pp322-324 |
4 | Near Hanging: A Case Report. Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Year 2008, Volume-6, Issue-3 (July–September) |
5 | Near Hanging: A Case Report. Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Year 2009, Volume-9, Issue-1 (January–June) |
6 | Tactful handling of medico legal cases. Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Year : 2009, Volume : 7, Issue : 1 |
7 | Futility Of Post Mortem Examination In ‘Brought In Dead’ Cases: A Retrospective Study. Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 2006.6.ISSN0972-5687. |
8 | Violent mechanical asphyxial deaths in homicide – A retrospective study of 5 years. Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Year : 2008, Volume : 25, Issue : 2 |
9 | Evaluation of Mechanical Injuries in Homicidal Deaths. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 2007. 29 (3); ISSN: 0971-0973 |
10 | Profile of non traumatic homicide cases (A retrospective study of 5 years cases). Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Year : 2008, Volume : 8, Issue : 1 |
11 | Trends of Homicide in and Around Jamnagar Region of Gujarat, India. Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Vol. 24, No. 2, Jul- Dec.2007. ISSN 0971-1929. |
12 | Patterns of Cranio-intracranial injuries In Fatal Head Injury Cases. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. April-June 2013, Vol. 35, No. 2. 106-108. |
13 | Suicidal Hanging Masquerading as a Homicidal Hanging. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. July-September 2014, Vol. 36, No. 3. 322-324 |
14 | Profile of Fatal Electrocution in Visakhapatnam Region. IJFMT, Vol.7(2) 2013. |
15 | Patterns of Electrical Injuries: A retrospective in autopsy cases. J-SIMLA, Vol.6 (1); 2014.5-8 |
16 | Suicidal Hanging Masquerading as a Homicidal Hanging. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. 2014, Volume : 36, Issue (3). 322-24. |
17 | Prospective Study of Patterns of Injury in Road Traffic Cases. Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. 2014. Vol. 2 (4). 74-76. |
18 | Radiological Assessment of Age from Wrist Joint in Young Adolescents. Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. Year : 2016, Volume : 38, Issue : 2. 149-51. |
19 | Sex determination by using maximum length of femur bone: A study of 100 cases. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. Year : 2016, Volume : 38, Issue : 2. 165-66. |
20 | Unusual Site of Snakebite: A Case Report Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2005; Vol. 6, No. 1 (January - June 2005): http://www.geradts.com/anil/ij/Vol.006, No.001/papers/paper001.html |
21 | A Unique Trends of Murder-suicide cases in the Jamnagar region of Gujarat, Journal Of Forensic & Legal Medicine, 15 (2008). pp. 250-255. |
22 | Death Comes Through Eye: A Rare Case Of Electrocution. The American Journal of Forensic Medicine & Pathology. 30(3):301-302, Sept’2009. |
23 | Profile of traumatic Brain Stem Injury: An autopsy study of 41cases. Medico Legal Update,Vol.13(2)38-40. |
24 | Trends of poisoning cases in Melmaruvathur region of Tamil Nadu: A retrospective study of 3yrs. International Achieves Of Integrated Medicine; Vol.1(4);27-31. |
25 | Trends of poisoning cases in Melmaruvathur region of Tamil Nadu: A retrospective study of 3 years. International Archives of Integrated Medicine. 2014 Dec; 1(4): 27-31. |
26 | Fatal craniocerebral injuries in victims who survived for some period. International Archives of Integrated Medicine. 2014 Sept; 1(1): 1-6. |
27 | Radiological assessment of age of adolescents from wrist joint: A prospective study of 151 cases. International Archives of Integrated Medicine. 2015 Jan; 2(1): 95-99. |
28 | Prospective Study on Road Traffic Accident Cases in Sub - urban Region of Chennai, Tamil Nadu State. International Archives of Integrated Medicine. Jan 2017. Vol.4(1). 64-67. |
29 | Prospective studies on Two Wheeler Injuries in Road Traffic Accidents. Medico Legal Update. |
30 | Snakebite Envenoming in Andhra Pradesh (Khammam Region), South India: An Experience of 30 Cases. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences. 2016; 4(10C):3749-3752 |
31 | Age Determination from Radiological Investigation of Epiphyseal Appearance and Fusion around Wrist Joint: A Cross-Sectional Study from Khammam Region. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences. 2016; 4(7F):2685-2689. |
32 | Prospective studies on Two Wheeler Injuries in Road Traffic Accidents. Medico Legal Update. Jan-Mar2021, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p82-86. 5p. |
33 | Clinical outcomes among COVID-19 patients managed with modern and traditional Siddha medicine - A retrospective cohort study. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2022 Apr-Jun;13(2):100470. doi: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.06.010. Epub 2021 Jun 25. |
34 | A Rare Case of Burking: A Case Report. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). 2022 Aug; 11(8);98-99. |
35 | Virtopsy in the Coming Era of Forensic Investigation: A Hope of Ray. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). 2022 Aug 11(8); 671 – 673. |
36 | Digital Forensics: A Step towards the Digital Investigation & its Legal Implications in India. International Journal of Science and Research. 2022 Aug. 11(8); 887-889. |
37 | Artificial Intelligence in Forensics & Criminal Investigation in Indian Perspective. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology. 2022 Aug. 7(8); 142-144. |
38 | Certificates Issued by Doctors: Legal Aspects & Ethical Challenges. IJSR.Jul’2022. 11(7); 1306-1308. |
39 | An Overview of Hospital Bio-medical Waste Management in India. IJPRSE. Jul’2022;3(7);109-112. |
40 | Crime Scene Investigation: The Basic Knowledge for a General Medical Practitioner. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). 2022 Aug.11(8);106-108. |
Scope of Services
- Hand Surgery
- Micro Vascular Surgery
- Burns
- Oncoplastic Surgery [ Cancer Reconstruction ]
- 24x7 Trauma care
- Cleft lip, Cleft palate & craniofacial anomaly Surgery
- Lymphedema care
- Complex wound management
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Smile Train Project
- Facio Maxillary Trauma
Achievements and Awards
S.No | Faculty Name | Achievements | Achievements by Students |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Dr. K. Tangaraj | Best Teacher Award, 2007, S.R.M. Medical College & Research Centre, Potheri, Tamil Nadu. Outstanding Service Award 2021 from Rotary Club, Marimalainagar | Inter College Mock Court Trial Competition Winner, Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, Chennai (2007). |
2 | Dr. O. Gambhir Singh | Distinguished Professor Award 2021-22 by Novel Research Academy, Puducherry on 5th Nov’2021. First Prize in Faculty Oral paper presentation in National Conference “Reformation & Advancement of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology-2022” held on 23rd & 24th Feb’2022. | Inter College Mock Court Trial Competition First Prize, Meenakshi Medical College, Kancheepuram (2008). |
3 | Dr. K.S. Arun Prakash | Young Faculty Award, March’2022 by Novel Research Academy, Puducherry. Excellence in Forensic Medicine by Global Health Care & Wellness Award Conference, 2022. |
Testimonials
Dr. Ashwin Rangan
Department of Forensic Medicine, SRM Medical College & Research Centre headed by Dr. K Thangaraj with his team guided us in the works of medico-legal cases and how to approach them practically and systematically both in academics and in real-world scenarios, which helped the students tackle seamlessly throughout their medical career.
Dr John Jeba Raj M
As truly said in our College Motto; A place to Learn, Leap & Grow; the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology has been the fountain of life for a strong foundation in my Medical Career. From dealing with the Clinical Forensic aspects to the Medico legal, Sexual Offences & Post Mortem bits, it's a steep learning curve for any Medical Professional.
Dr.Nivethika
Our lecture classes were informative and our faculties have made us to be more productive by helping us focus on the practical side of the theories. Our HOD had a wonderful rapport with all our batch students and helped students who required additional guidance and support. Our professors were extremely organized and had great communication skills which helped us to connect with them.
Dr. Sahana Jayamani
Forensic medicine is an interesting subject but heavy and intense. However, I was lucky to have had the Forensic Medicine Department guide me. The Department, true to SRM values and standards, are well versed in their fields. They did a wonderful job in imparting knowledge and taking the time to ensure that we all understood the legal aspects.