Introduction

HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT

Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, the prestigious institution of the Steel City, was started on 23rd April 1986 by upgrading the existing District Government Hospital which was started on 1917 in a span of 150 acres land, inorder to serve the sick and needy people of Salem and the adjacent districts. The foundation for the Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College was laid at Salem by the late Shri. Rajiv Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India on 25th october 1988. Admission of students for the first batch was carried out in July 1990. The Non-teaching Headquarters Hospital, Salem was converted as teaching Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital which now is well equipped with all modern equipments and qualified staff.

The College which was temporarily situated in the District Board Building was moved to this 150 acres premises on the Steel plant road. The majestic faculty block has enormous space for the various departments and their museums. The College has a separate lecture hall block, Administrative block , animal house and a spacious library block. A big modern auditorium and two larger lecture halls with latest audio visual equipments were inaugurated in April 2005. This College has been recognized for the award of M.B.B.S degree granted by the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University vide letter no. MCI 34(A1)/96/Med/8661 dated 8/7/96 of the Medical Council of India, New Delhi

Department of Anatomy innovated in 1991 with qualified and experienced faculty members with research background. Innovative learning and teaching methodologies have been adopted for future medical and para-medical professionals. With the growth of the institute, the department has expanded to impart undergraduate training and other courses such as BSc nursing and Allied Medical Sciences.We seek to instill in our students a sense of wonder at the beauty of the human body and hope that our students learn values of respect for the cadaver, themselves and others during their time here. The students spend their first year of training in the basic science departments, nearly 50% of which time is spent in the Anatomy department where they are grounded thoroughly in Gross Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Osteology and Genetics with special emphasis on Clinical Anatomy. The gross structure of the human body is taught through lectures, cadaver dissections, study of bones, prosected specimens, cross-sections, tutorials, quizzes, radiographs, charts and models. Even though the students do not have to dissect as a part of their practical exams, learning throughout the year is facilitated by dissection performed in groups of 10-15 to ensure that all students receive personal attention and guidance. Microscopic anatomy is taught through lectures and practical sessions. The Histology Laboratory is well equipped with individual microscopes.

Dr. Kalai. Anbusudar.M.D., Professor of Anatomy has been conducting various academic activities for the past 10 years for MBBS and para Medical students like Quiz programs, Guest lectures, Embryology and Histology model competitions, integrated teaching programs and mentoring. She has published articles in various indexed National and International journals. She has completed Revised basic course workshop in medical education in JIPMER, Puducherry and Advance course in medical education in CMC, Vellore. She has undergone Curriculum Implementation Support Programme and Basic Course in Biomedical research. ICMR project has also been conducted under her Co guidance. She has been appointed as external examiner for MBBS and paramedical university examinations. She has received best doctor award and appreciation certificate from Dean, GMKMC, SALEM-30.

DR.M.R.MANIMEKALAI.M.D,DCH

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Dr. M.R.Manimekalai.M.D.,DCH,Associate Professor of Anatomy has been conducting various academic activities for MBBS and para Medical students like Quiz programs, Guest lectures, Embryology and Histology model competitions, integrated teaching programs and mentoring. She has published articles in various indexed National and International journals. She has undergone revised basic course in Medical Education Technologies, Curriculum Implementation Support Programme and Basic Course in Biomedical research.

DR.K.ARUNA.M.D,DCP

SENIOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Dr. K.Aruna.M.D.,DCP, SeniorAssistant Professor in Anatomy has been conducting various academic activities for MBBS and para Medical students like Quiz programs, Guest lectures, Embryology and Histology model competitions, integrated teaching programs and mentoring. She has undergone revised basic course in Medical Education Technologies, Curriculum Implementation Support Programme and Basic Course in Biomedical research. She has been appointed as external examiner for MBBS and paramedical university examinations. She has received best doctor award and appreciation certificate from Dean, GMKMC, SALEM-30.

DR.C.SASIKALA. M.D,DCP

SENIOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Dr. C.Sasikala.M.D.,DCP, SeniorAssistant Professor in Anatomy has been conducting various academic activities for MBBS and para Medical students like Quiz programs, Guest lectures, Embryology and Histology model competitions, integrated teaching programs and mentoring. She has published articles in various indexed National and International journals. She has undergone revised basic course in Medical Education Technologiesand Basic Course in Biomedical research

TUTORS:

DR.RATHINAVEL

DR.MANIKAM KALAISELVI

MRS.P.VENNILA. M.Sc

Infrastructure

Dissection Hall

Cadaveric dissection is an integral part of medical education and the basis of anatomy for first M.B.B.S. students. Dissection of cadavers is a time honoured part of medical education. Undergraduates do dissection as a part of learning human anatomy. Cadavers are obtained from the forensic mortuary declared as ‘unclaimed body’ or through donated bodies that includes voluntary donation during life or after demise by their relatives.

Dissection hall is well- equiped according to MCI guidelines. It is well lit and well-ventilated with exhaust fans. There is a tank room in the dissection hall with adequate preservation tanks for cadavers and dissected specimens.There is an ante-room for students with lockers and Wash basins with water taps. The dissection hall is well equipped with dissection tables, handsaw, cutting machine, X-ray view box, instruments, equipments& wall Charts.