Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Department Overview
Forensic Medicine is the branch of medical science that applies medical knowledge to legal investigations and the administration of justice. The Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology provides undergraduate teaching to MBBS students and postgraduate training leading to the MD degree in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.
The department is actively involved in academic teaching, medico-legal services, forensic investigations, toxicological studies, and research activities. Students receive comprehensive training in medico-legal procedures, autopsy techniques, forensic pathology, clinical forensic medicine, and toxicology.
Department Facilities
The Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at Hi-Tech Medical College is equipped with modern teaching, research, and medico-legal facilities supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Departmental Library
The departmental library has an extensive collection of textbooks, reference books, journals, and research publications in Forensic Medicine, Toxicology, and allied disciplines.
- Journal of the Orissa Medico-Legal Society
- Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine
- Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
- Forensic Science International
- The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
- Medicine, Science and the Law
- American Journal of Forensic Sciences
Departmental Museum
The museum houses an excellent collection of colored photographs, soft specimens, dry and wet specimens, bones, complete skeletons, firearms, weapons, histopathology slides, poisonous plants, chemicals, and toxicological specimens.
The exhibits are arranged systematically under various subject categories including Jurisprudence, Forensic Identity, Thanatology, Asphyxia, Trauma, Forensic Ballistics, Sexual Jurisprudence, and Toxicology. Facilities are also available for small-group practical teaching sessions.
Computer Facilities
Internet-enabled computer systems support literature searches, departmental documentation, and digital storage of medico-legal records for future reference.
Photography Facilities
Modern photographic equipment including DSLR cameras and digital video cameras are available for medico-legal documentation and forensic investigations.
Medico-Legal Services
The department provides expert medico-legal consultation, forensic examination, autopsy services, and toxicological investigations for legal authorities.
Research Facilities
Research facilities support postgraduate dissertations, faculty research projects, and forensic science investigations.
Seminar Room
A modern seminar room equipped with advanced audio-visual systems facilitates seminars, workshops, case discussions, and academic presentations.
Demonstration Room
A spacious demonstration room equipped with modern teaching aids and seating capacity for approximately 100 students.
Lecture Halls
Well-equipped lecture halls with LCD projectors, multimedia systems, and modern teaching aids provide an ideal environment for academic learning.