Department of Pathology

Introduction

The department has an academic and diagnostic role. The academic wing in the College trains both under-graduate and post-graduate students.

The diagnostic wing is an important part of Central Laboratory in the hospital, comprising of hematology, clinical pathology and catering phlebotomy for IP&OP patients. The diagnostics wing also has a Service Laboratory in the college, mainly carrying out histopathology and cytology studies.

The department also runs a fully equipped major Blood Bank in the hospital.

History

The department was established in year 2006. Dr. Shankaraiah was appointed as the first Head of department in year 2007. In 2017 one of our students was awarded the medal in the Professor Ramachandran Memorial Gold Medal Award examination.

Vision

Our vision is to be a leading academic pathology department in patient care and clinical innovation, medical discovery, and training the most promising students as clinicians and scientists.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Pathology is to engage in the discovery, application, and dissemination of knowledge in the study of disease in order to advance human health and to provide the highest quality of patient care for Karuna Medical College and Hospital.

Mission

The Department of Pathology is committed to: -

• Engaging in the discovery, application, and dissemination of knowledge in the study of disease.

Fostering research in both applied and basic science areas:-

• Fostering clinical innovation.
• Supporting interdisciplinary research efforts.
• Fostering an exciting educational environment designed to advance knowledge in the study of disease.
• Promoting the future of pathology and laboratory medicine practice through the training of students, residentsand staff.
• Valuing the pathology staff as one of the department’s most important

Resources:-

• Attracting, retaining, mentoring, and training highly qualified laboratory technical and support personnel.
• Providing opportunities to allow staff members to continuously improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Providing facilities that encourage and support the abilities of our employees.