Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
Competency Based Medical Education:
Department implements CBME as prescribed by NMC, ensuring vertical and horizontal integration, Early Clinical Exposure (ECE), Self-Directed Learning (SDL), and formative assessment to produce an Indian Medical Graduate with sound anatomical knowledge.
Integration & Clinical Orientation:
Anatomy teaching is integrated with teaching modules, case-based learning, and applied anatomy sessions.
Ethical Practice & AETCOM Compliance:
The department upholds ethical standards in cadaveric dissection, body donation programs, and anatomy teaching, contributing to AETCOM modules.
Faculty Development & Medical Education Training:
Faculty undergo medical education training ensuring effective implementation of CBME and institutional academic quality.
Research:
The department promotes research in basic and applied anatomy, contributing to institutional academic output, innovation, and compliance with NMC expectations for scholarly activity.
Infrastructure and Learning Resources:
The department maintains and enhances dissection halls, museums, histology laboratories, and digital learning resources in accordance with NMC norms, supporting quality undergraduate and postgraduate training.
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION
1. CARE (HUMAN, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY)
2. EDUCATION (TEACHING, LEARNING AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE)
3.Student mentorship:
TEACHING AND WELFARE- PROPOSED ENHANCEMENT FOR STUDENT MENTORSHIP
1. STRUCTURED MENTOR:
2. TEACHING-FOCUSED MENTORSHIP ENHANCEMENTS:
3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
GROWTH OBJECTIVES IN DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
RESEARCH AND SELF- SUSTENANCE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
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Department implements CBME as prescribed by NMC, ensuring vertical and horizontal integration, Early Clinical Exposure (ECE), Self-Directed Learning (SDL), and formative assessment to produce an Indian Medical Graduate with sound anatomical knowledge.
Anatomy teaching is integrated with teaching modules, case-based learning, and applied anatomy sessions.
The department upholds ethical standards in cadaveric dissection, body donation programs, and anatomy teaching, contributing to AETCOM modules.
Faculty undergo medical education training ensuring effective implementation of CBME and institutional academic quality.
The department promotes research in basic and applied anatomy, contributing to institutional academic output, innovation, and compliance with NMC expectations for scholarly activity.
The department maintains and enhances dissection halls, museums, histology laboratories, and digital learning resources in accordance with NMC norms, supporting quality undergraduate and postgraduate training.
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION
- Respectful handling of human specimens:
- Adherence to ethical standards, donor consent.
- Proper preservation and storage of cadavers and tissues
- Laboratory wellbeing:
- Daily check of laboratory cleanliness
- Safe handling of microscope and slides
- Student and staff support:
- Availability of faculties for academic guidance and emotional support
- Promoting a culture of empathy, professionalism and respect
- Maintenance of facilities & resources:
- Routine inspection of teaching models, microscope and digital tools
- Undergraduate teaching:
- Daily lectures, dissection, practicals & tutorials
- Integration of clinical correlations and applied anatomy
- Innovative teaching methods:
- Case-based and problem based learning
- Use of digital anatomy platform and virtual dissection table
- Assessment and feedback:
- Continuous formative assessment
- Part completion tests and Internal Assessment
- Timely feedback to enhance learning outcome
- Faculty development:
- Engagement in lesson planning
- Horizontal & Vertical integration meetings
- Participation in seminars and webinars
- Contribution to research and publications
- Encouraging & guiding students in research, seminar presentation
- Psychological and emotional support to the students
- Faculty- student Mentor allocation:
- Depending on the number of faculties in the department, equal number of students are assigned to each faculty mentor at entry.
- Regular mentorship interactions:
- Scheduled monthly academic and welfare check ins
- Document mentoring outcomes and follow up plans
- Personalized learning support:
- Early identification of students struggling in anatomy
- Planning remedial teaching sessions
- Mentor guide students on:
- Study strategy for gross anatomy, histology and embryology
- Studying theory in correlation with dissection
- Time management
- Assessment support:
- Pre-exam mentoring
- Feedback session and mentoring after every Internal Assessment
- Emotional and psychological support:
- Safe space to discuss stress related to dissection, workload and assessments
- Early referral to counseling services when needed
- Ethical and Professional development:
- Discussion on human body donation, empathy and professional conduct
- Reflection sessions to promote cadaveric respect
- Faculty Development for Effective Mentorship:
- Communication skills, student welfare awareness
- Recognizing early signs of distress in students
- Recording of meetings and academic progress
- Improved academic performance in anatomy
- Reduced student stress and burnout
- Enhanced student-faculty relationships
- Increased student participation in research and academic activities
- Stronger ethical and professional identity among students
- Strengthen undergraduate teaching through updated competency based curriculum
- Integrate clinical and applied anatomy to improve student understanding and relevance
- Promote faculty involvement in research and publications
- Support mentoring programs for junior faculty and tutors
- Update dissection halls, museum, histology laboratory and digital learning facilities
- Introduce virtual anatomy tool
- Ensure ethical procurement and optimal utilization of cadaveric material
- Organize body donation awareness programs and public outreach activities
- Encourage students participation in research projects and academic competitions
- Contribute to continuing medical education and allied health training
- Encouraging interdisciplinary research with clinical department – radiology and surgery
- Increase publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at conference
- Conduct continuing medical education (CME) programs and Faculty Development programs
List of Publications
| Sl.No | Faculty And Designation | Title of Publications | Journal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Jayashree Professor &HOD | Morphometric Study Of Nutrient Foramen In Diaphysis Of Lower Limb Long Bones With Their Clinical Significance. | Research Journal Of Pharmaceutical, Biological And Chemical Sciences International JournalAnat Res 2022, Vol 10(1):8297-8300. |
| Study of Morphological Variations of Liver and its Clinical Significance | International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (IJMSCR) | ||
| A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study Of Correlation Between Neonatal And Placental Weight In Normal And PIH Pregnancy And Its Effect On Neonatal Growth | Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences | ||
| Cross-Sectional Study Of Placental Surface Area And Umbilical Cord Attachment On Placenta In Normal And PIH Pregnancy And Its Effects On Foetal Weight | International Journal Of Anatomy And Research International JournalAnat Res 2022, Vol 10(1):8297-8300. | ||
| Impact Of Dissection On First Year MBBS Students – A Descriptive Study | Research Journal Of Pharmaceutical, Biological And Chemical 13(2) Issn: 0975-8585 | ||
| Studying Various types of Coracoacrominal ligaments and their role in shoulder joint Biomechanics and surgical Significance | European Journal of Cardiovascular medicine (EJCM) E-ISSN : 2024-4892 Volume : 15 / Issue 08 | ||
| 2 | Dr Ramesh P Professor | Variation in Innervation of Lumbricals of Hands | International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. 2014 May 24; 3(5). |
| Study on Structural Variations of Palmaris Longus Muscle | International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. 2014 Aug 12; 3(8). | ||
| A Fleshy Palmaris Longus Muscle. | African Journal of Africa. 2015; 4(1): 436-439. | ||
| PneumosinusdilatansA cadaveric case report | International Journal Med Res Prof. 2016; 2(1): 89-91. | ||
| Morphometric study of an infraorbital foramen in dry adult human skulls and maxillas in west Bengal region. | Indian Journal of applied research. 2017; 7(8):56. | ||
| Radiological observation of Ethmoid roof on basis of keros classification and its application in Endonasal surgery | International Journal Anat Res. 2017; 5(3.2): 4204-4207. | ||
| An osteological study of ossified carotico-clinoid ligaments as a potential risk for internal carotid artery compression | International JournalAnat Res. 2017; 5(4.1): 4527-4530. | ||
| Variations in the anatomical and branching pattern of a left coronary artery: a cadaveric study | IJRMS, 2018; 6(4):1235-40. | ||
| Evaluation of incidence of cryptorchidism with special reference to anatomical and clinical aspects. | International Journal ContempPediatr 2018;5: 1388-92. | ||
| Radiological classification and prevalence of plantar spur and their relationship with plantar fasciitis. | International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences 2018; 4(2): 147-150 | ||
| A Rare Variation in the Veins of the Head and Neck. | Res J Med Allied Health Sci. Jul-Dec 2018; 1(1): 26-27 | ||
| Study of Arterial supply to Sinoatrial Node in Normal Human Hearts. | Res J Med Allied Health Sci, Jan-June 2019;2(1):07-10. | ||
| An anatomical insight into S-shaped SA nodal artery – a study in human cadaveric hearts | IJMRD. Vol 6 (7): 141-143. | ||
| The Morphometric Study of pulmonary orifice and Valve in Postmortem Specimens and its importance in the ongoing cardiothoracic surgical field | IJRAR June 2019, Volume 6, Issue 2: 738-745. | ||
| The Morphometric Study of Aortic orifice and Valve in Postmortem Samples and it's Surgical Implications in advanced replacement surgeries. | IJRAR June 2019, Volume 6, Issue 2: 746-753. | ||
| Study of the level of termination of right coronary artery and its dominance in human cadaveric heart specimens. | Res J Med Allied Health Sci | Jan-June. 2020 | Volume 3 | Issue 1. 14-17. | ||
| Deep axillary arch muscle ; a rare muscular variation. | Res J Med Allied Health Sci | Jan-June. 2020 | Volume 3 | Issue 1.42-44. | ||
| Clinical anatomy of mobilising the frozen shoulder– a review article. | Rapports De Pharmacie. 2021: 7(2) | ||
| An Osteological Study of Anatomical Variations of Foramen Transversarium of Cervical Vertebrae and its Clinical Implications. | International Journal Anat Res 2021;9(4):8145-8150. | ||
| A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study Of Correlation Between Neonatal And Placental Weight In Normal And PIH Pregnancy And Its Effect On Neonatal Growth. | Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences.2021; 12(6) | ||
| The Morphometric Measurements of Median and AnteriorInterosseous Nerve in Entrapment Syndromes in South Indian Population – AnAnatomical Guide. | Biomed Pharmacol J. 2021;15(1) | ||
| Study of Morphological Variations of Liver and its Clinical Significance. | International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research. 2022; 5(1) | ||
| Cross-sectional study of placental surface area and umbilical cord attachment on the placenta in Normal and PIH pregnancy and its effects on foetal weight. | International Journal Anat Res. 2022; 10(1): 8297-8300. | ||
| Effectiveness of Om chanting on perceived stress, negative affectivity, and social inhibition in individuals with pre-hypertension. | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2024; 15(3): 221-224. | ||
| Assessment of Phase I Medical Students Perception of Learning Their First MBBS Subjects. | European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine. 2024; 14(1): 1355-1359 | ||
| Study of formation of dorsal venous arch of the hand in both sexes. | International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2024; 12(6): 2044-2047 | ||
| Variation In Q-Angle And Patellar Position In Relation To Bmi: A Clinical And Geometric Analysis. | Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences. 2024; 15(6): 493 - 502. | ||
| 3 | Dr Divya Jayan Assoc. Professor | A Study Of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptors On Human Placentae Of Preeclampsia Pregnancies | Journal Of Cardiovascular Disease Research Volume : 13(3) |
| Instrumental Soothing Music Reduces The Blood Pressure Among Preeclamptic Women | European Journal Of Cardiovascular Medicine Volume : 12(1) | ||
| A Study Of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptors On Human Placentae Of Preeclamptic Pregnancies | Journal ofCardiovascular Disease ResearchVOL13, ISSUE 03, 2022 | ||
| 4 | Dr Sanjay Kumar Asst. Professor | Team-Based Learning (Tbl) In Medical Education: Fostering Collaboration And Enhancing Learning Outcomes | Med J DyPatilVidaypeeth .17(5):P 1036-1042, Sep–Oct 2024 |
| A Morphometric Study Of The Proximal End Of The Tibia In North Karnataka Population – A Cross-Sectional Study | Journal Of The Scientific Society 51(4):P 541-544, Oct–Dec 2024 | ||
| Histochemical Study Of Acid Mucins In Osteoarthritic Menisci Of The Human Knee Joint | Nepal Med Coll J March 2023; 25 (1): 64-72 | ||
| Microscopic Structural Changes In Osteoarthritic Menisci Of The Human Knee Joint | Journal Of The Scientific Society 49(3):P 310-317, Sep–Dec 2022. | ||
| 5 | Dr Hassan Mohammad Asst. Professor | The Association Between Bmi And Cardiorespiratory Functions Among Medical Students At Northern Border University | Cureus Vol16; Issue:6; 2024: E63191. |
| A Study To Analyze Refractive Errors In Relation To Age And Sex: | Cureus, Vol 15; Issue 4: 2023 | ||
| Model Of Anti-Mullerian Hormone Over Age To Predict Menopause In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome And Eumenorrheic Women | Cureus 15(8):2023 | ||
| Anthropometric Measurements In Newborns | Cureus 15(10):2023 | ||
| Non-Invasive Follicular Thyroid Neoplasm | Cytology And Histology International Journal | ||
| Forms Of Non-Neoplastic Colonic Biopsies | Paripex - Indian Journal Of Research | ||
| Association Of Root Canal Treatment And Tooth Extraction | Ann Clin Anal Med 2022 | ||
| A CORRELATION BETWEEN BODY MASS INDEX AND HANDGRIP STRENGTH | Revista Iberoamericana de Psicología | ||
| Evaluate The Immediate Effect Of Slow Breathing Exercise On Blood Pressure | Metall. Mater. Eng. Vol 31 (5) 2025 | ||
| The Association Between BMI and Cardiorespiratory functions among medical students | Cureus 16(6): e63191 |