The Following are the Medical Departments:
Anatomy
Physiology
Pathology
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
General Medicine
General Surgery
Department of Human Anatomy
Introduction :
Human Anatomy is a basic Medical Sciences subject taught usually in the first year of all Health sciences Schools irrespective of the faculty types. The subject deals with the structural organization of all the Human body parts.
Department of Human Anatomy was founded in the year 1992 along with the inception of the DAPM Memorial RV Dental College, Bangalore.
Mainly Anatomy of the Head and Neck is taught in detail to the students of 1BDS class in a Dental College.
Further there are different sections under which the whole of Human Anatomy is studied.
Micro Anatomy is study of Cells and Tissues named as Histology using different types of Microscopes.
Macro Anatomy is Naked eye study of various structures and Organs. It is studied under section Heads of General Anatomy, Embryology, Osteology and Gross Anatomy.
Class room is equipped with smart board which enables optimal use of Multimedia during Theory classes. Anatomy as a subject requires highly illustrative method of teaching to understand hence an extensive use of multimedia with the smart board is a must in every Anatomy Lecture class. The department is WiFi enabled and provided with a laptop and printer copier scanner. In addition to this the faculty members have their own personal laptop. These facilities are used to explore and store the educational resource search and store the same to be utilized during the classes. They are also used for maintaining the records of students attendance and their continuous performance assessments along with administrative documents of the department.
Practical halls of the Department are well equipped with the state of the Art Infra structure.
The Department has ample sets of Micro slides in Histological sections and required number of Microscopes which are well maintained and are of good quality and the same is made available for every student during the practical class.
Processed skeleton and individual Bone sets are available in the Department for demonstration during Osteology classes.
Hand crafted Embryology models are available for demonstrating developmental processes and mile stones.
Dissected specimens of regional dissections and individually dissected specimens are available for prosections and studying Gross Anatomy. These specimens are stored and maitntained in containers with fine grade formalin.
A well updated Departmental Library is available for use of the students and the Teaching staff during the Practical sessions.
At the beginning of an academic year Teaching Anatomy begins with lessons in General Anatomy as it forms the first part of the prescribed Syllabus and also the basis of introduction to all the systems.
Histology initially taught in the Theory class and the same is demonstrated in the practical class with the help of multimedia and microscopic slides. Later the students study the micro slides with the help of Binocular microscopes. They learn to identify the tissues, draw the diagrams in the Histology Manual. This is followed by a detailed discussion and presentation of every slide with extensive interactions among the students and the staff.
General embryology and systemic Embryology is taught as Theory at first and same is demonstrated in Practical classes using Embryology models.
As this is a Dental School Osteology of Skull bones, facial skeleton, jawbone and Vertebrae of the neck is taught in the Theory class and later demonstrated in the Practical classes using the Bone sets.
Gross Anatomy is also taught in the Theory class using smart board and a fine video demonstration of the Human dissection and the same is demonstrated to the students by pro sections in the Practical classes.
Whole of theoretical Anatomy learnt in the Lecture hall is demonstrated in the practical hall, discussed in groups, written and presented by students, finally revised. Topic test and viva are conducted for every topic. 100% of the prescribed Syllabus is not only covered but the students are taught beyond the syllabus too. Before they take up the university exams they take up three internal assessments and their knowledge of Anatomy is substantial and well learnt to clinically apply when they attempt the final examination and pass out of the 1st year BDS.
The Department is highly disciplined and encourages students to be regular to the classes. Prescribed Attendance is a must prerequisite to attempt the university examination. Every student is equally encouraged and counseled for their academic and social well being. Their personal and medical problems will be addressed to individually in the Department.
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Department of Physiology
Introduction
Physiology is a field of science that describes the “Vital” functions of the living organisms and molecules. It forms the foundation to study medicine and the exchange of information between physiology and medicine is a two way street. Medicine borrows its physiochemical principles from physiology. In order to understand medicine physiology forms the reference state. It is important to know the functioning of the healthy person to explore which component may be malfunctioning in a patient.
Medical physiology takes a global view of human body. It deals with the functioning of the human body, which is interdependent. The interdependence begins from the functioning of the individual organ which, in turn depends on how the cell functions that further depends on the interactions among the subcellular organelles and countless molecules. Thus physiology requires an integrated understanding of events at the level of molecule, cell and organ.
About the Department
Department of Physiology at D.A.P.M.R.V Dental College was established in the year 1992. Over years department has grown with experiences and accordingly changes have been done for the efficient working of the department and better performance of the students. The departmental infrastructure including library, well equipped lab, computer aids, overhead projectors and Quiklrn leraning management system for learning and assessment.
Services Offered:
We provide Blood pressure examination whenever needed and mentor the students
Teaching Programmes
- Human Physiology For I BDS and
- Basic science for MDS
Highlights of the Department
- Our department has a library with standard recommended text and reference book
- Qualified, committed, dedicated and competent medical faculty
- We have a well equipped laboratory and can accommodate 30 students
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Department of Biochemistry
Introduction
Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. It aims to explore the molecular basis for the physiological changes occurring in living organism and provides explanations for the causes, diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. It is a laboratory based science that enables students to solve biological problems using chemical investigations. The biochemistry department, with a well developed teaching methodology strives to provide in-depth understanding of the subject with special focus on diagnosis and clinical correlation. The department is equipped with several self learning anchor charts and descriptive models to promote visual learning. In addition, a variety of detailed teaching aids such as power point presentations, smart boards, videos are used by the teaching faculty engaged in teaching.
Vision
- To impart solid framework for students to learn, apply and appreciate the importance of biochemistry in their future work as healthcare professionals.
- To provide hands on training to student for performing and interpreting routine biochemical investigations
- To develop teaching methodology that foster learning and promotes research
Teaching programs
- Undergraduate training for BDS degree
- Post graduate training for MDS degree wherein classes are taken for postgraduate students .
Highlights of the department
- State of the art biochemistry laboratory designed to support practical learning and performing routine biochemical investigations.
- A well maintained library of textbooks and reference books to enhance students learning process.
- Dedicated faculty to guide students with undergraduate examination has resulted with multiple university level distinctions.
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Department of General Pathology and Microbiology
INTRODUCTION
General pathology and Microbiology being the bridging discipline between basic science and clinical practice is involved in training both undergraduate and postgraduate students of dentistry at DAPMRV Dental College. Basic aim of the department since its inception (established in the year 1992) is to teach and train students to facilitate application of knowledge in clinical practice. Teaching is made simple and interesting.
General Pathology, one of the basic discipline in dentistry in which students learn in general about cause and evolution of any disease process, pathological/morphological changes caused by the disease and clinical significance. The subject encompasses topics like cell injury, inflammation, healing and repair, haemodynamic disorders, neoplasia, infectious diseases, nutritional disorders, immunopathology, haematology, systemic diseases like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, diseases of bone, disorders of oral cavity in general and salivary glands
Microbiology is a subject in which students learn how microorganisms cause disease that includes wide range of microorganisms that covers submicroscopic viruses to various bacteria, fungi and parasites with emphasis on morphology, pathogenicity, cultural characteristics, diseases caused and their laboratory diagnosis. Also includes general principles of microbiology, immunology, culture techniques with various media and special emphasis on sterilization and infection control practices
Students are also trained to develop fundamental skills in basic laboratory techniques (practical exercises) in both the subjects which enables them to apply knowledge and correlate clinically. Practical exercises include basic techniques in haematology and clinical pathology, general aspects of cytology and histopathology, aseptic techniques, staining, microscopic examination, pure culture, isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms
Understanding basic disease process requires descriptive teaching, various teaching aids, and computer skills with comprehensive knowledge of information communication system (was of immense help during this pandemic).
Department is well equipped with required infrastructure and various learning resources such as, classroom with A-V facility, laboratory with binocular microscopes, computer aids, OHP, slide projectors, histopathology slides, specimens, instruments, facility for aerobic bacterial culture, charts, departmental library equipped with standard reference books including atlases & technical staff.
The department also has clinical diagnostic laboratory for basic clinical investigations for patients, students and staff. Faculty of the department are constantly engaged with all activities related infection control practices in the institution.
Faculty also actively associated with research activities, as they motivate, direct, co-guide postgraduate students and colleagues of other departments in their scholarly pursuits. Department constantly engaged with all activities related infection control practices
TEACHING PROGRAMMES
Under graduate teaching programme – BDS
Post graduate teaching programme – as basic medical science subjects for students of MDS, PG Diploma and certificate courses of all dental specialities
SERVICES OFFERED
- Teaching -learning evaluation – BDS students
- Teaching, discussions – MDS students
- Student counselling – both academic and personal
- Free medical consultation and advice for students and staff
- Diagnostic laboratory service for routine tests – evaluation and reporting
- Hospital infection control practice – prepares guidelines, conducts training and awareness programmes, vaccination programmes for staff and students, associates in implementing infection control practices and monitors by conducting regular sterility check and waste management in all departments
- Participates actively in Institutional Review Board and Ethics committee meetings as basic medical scientist
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Dedicated faculty with required infrastructure and facilities has yielded with multiple distinctions, ranks and medals in the university examination
- Student- centric/learner-centric faculty with amalgamated teaching methods (traditional teaching, integrated and innovative teaching-learning methods) with clinical application/correlation
- Help and support to students- Encourages problem based learning, recognise slow learners and fast learners, guide students with special emphasis with regard to preparing for exams, to write assessments and prepare for seminars
- Conducts student counselling regularly – both academic and personal, for overall achievement
- Motivates students to participate in curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in the college
- Well maintained Department library – allows students to access books and atlases as and when required to encourage learning
- Plays a predominant roll in hospital infection control and waste management
- Surveillance of outbreak of any community-based infections
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