karuna medical collage

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Department of Anatomy

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Department of Anatomy

Anatomy is the study of structure and function of Human body.

Anatomy encompasses the following branches

  • Gross Anatomy
  • Microscopic Anatomy(Histology)
  • Embryology(Developmental Anatomy)
  • Genetics
  • Clinical Anatomy
  • Radiological Anatomy.
The Department of Anatomy is involved in teaching, and training of MBBBS and paramedical students.

History

Our department was established in 2006 under the able leadership of Dr.Elzy an eminent, teacher and a visionary.

Academic Performance

Our academic performance in undergraduate teaching programmes produced consistently excellent result to the tune 80-90 % pass in university examinations with university ranks and distinctions.The peak performance was in the year 2010-2011,when 100 students appeared for the examination, passed with distinctions, first classes and second classes.

Our academic performance in undergraduate teaching programmes produced consistently excellent result to the tune 80-90 % pass in university examinations with university ranks and distinctions.The peak performance was in the year 2010-2011,when 100 students appeared for the examination, passed with distinctions, first classes and second classes.

To provide a high quality education and learning experience for our undergraduate students through:

The application of innovative teaching methods and emphasis on the development of critical thinking and clinical diagnosis.

The provision of a stimulating , exciting and collaborative scientific environment.

Building a rich collegial atmosphere that will equip our graduates with transferable skills and an awareness of research ethics.

To educate students in fundamental knowledge in Anatomy and its application in the field of medical sciences.

To use our central position within the institution to bring about change through innovative and novel approaches in basic research.

To provide opportunities for career development for both students and staff.

To contribute to the public understanding of the life science and clinical medicine.

To translate our discoveries into meaningful applications for better healthcare and economic development through community outreach programmes.

The core values of the department are integrity, discipline, excellence, team work and dedication to work.

The department has pursued its teaching and research agenda in recognition of the role of Anatomy in contributing to both and research in medicine .The objective of the department has therefore been to consolidate students’ understanding of Anatomy and other related disciplines and encourage them to develop intellectual independence, critical thinking skills and versatility for problem solving in Anatomy and medical sciences.

This and the core values have been the guiding principle of the research programmes.

The Department aims at
  • Making students apprecieate that Anatomy is a subject of central and practical importance, contributing to both basic and applied research in medicine and surgery.
  • Offering the students a good understanding of the basic structure of Human Anatomy by using at the cadaver and microscopic slides & other materials
  • Encouraging students to develop intellectual independence,critical thinking skills and versatility.
  • Encouraging students to develop intellectual independence,critical thinking skills and versatility.
  • Developing the practical skills of students to enhance their observational skills and to use these skills for clinical diagnosis and thus alleviating the suffering in the community.
  • to identify injuries and their importance in a case of battered baby syndrome

Performance par excellence.