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Understanding the complexity of the human body is essential for a doctor and the department of Anatomy at Faculty of Medical Sciences, Rama University provides a deep insight into this aspect of medical education.

The department provides the students with all necessary equipment that facilitates comprehensive learning.

Under the supervision and guidance of experienced and qualified doctors, students learn the concepts.

The department conducts anatomy sessions for undergraduate and post graduate students and the sessions include didactic lectures, demonstration of cadavers, dissection and micro study of individual organs. Teacher-student discussions are also carried out in the form of seminars and symposia.

With the help of advanced multimedia tools and high end devices, the department offers a modern learning environment to the students.

Research

Both the faculty and the postgraduate students are encouraged to do research on advanced topics in anatomy and have the resources to do so.

A unique feature of Rama University is the presence of almost all disciplines of knowledge. The Medical research Centre promotes interdisciplinary liaison, so as to maximize the benefits of this distinction. The research activities of the Rama Medical Research Centre include various institutions, within the campus.

Facilities

The department is equipped with:

Dissection Hall with a capacity to accommodate 150 students and 10 Cadavers
Museum with 2000 mounted specimens, clay/plastic models, charts, bones and skeleton aid learning. The museum displays dissected human body parts, along with models of human body. The students also get acquainted with the developmental details of prenatal life.
Demonstration Room where a radiology lobby is setup with CT, MRI and X Ray images for applied radiological anatomy
Embryology Lab where models and animated videos are provided
Histological Lab is equipped with a strong infrastructural setup with 100 microscopes and other equipment that helps students comprehend the microscopic structure of human organs and the organization of tissues.
Cold Storage System for preservation of 30 bodies

Physiology

Physiology is the science that describes the nature of life. It teaches about how our bodies work, how we are born, how we grow and what happens when we die. Our dedicated faculty guides the aspiring students in the area of body science with excellent teaching resources. Along with theoretical knowledge, students are also exposed to practical training and pre-clinical knowledge instruction.

The department also conducts regular symposia, seminars and journal club meetings for the exchange of ideas.

Courses Offered

MD in Physiology
MSc in Physiology

Research

At Rama University, both the faculty and the postgraduate students are encouraged to do research on advanced topics in Physiology. For this, all the resources are made available for the faculty as well as students. One of the best features of the Medical Research Centre of the university is that it promotes interdisciplinary liaison, which helps in maximizing the benefits.

Facilities

The department of Physiology has the benefit of advanced laboratory for providing practical knowledge to the students.

At the laboratory, the students have access to the latest equipment:

Haematology laboratory: centrifuges, binocular microscopes, haemocytometer along with other equipment for conducting haematology experiments, such as solutions and reagents
Mammalian laboratory: equipment for conducting experiments on large and small animals
Clinical physiology laboratory: equipped for examining human subjects, such as ergometer, ECG, perimeter and spirometer
Amphibian laboratory: equipment for conducting heart and muscle experiments
Research laboratory: polygraphs and physiographs for recording and studying the physiological activities of the subjects

Biochemistry

The department of Biochemistry studies the chemical basis of various biological processes. As the techniques of dealing with diseases at the molecular level are rapidly changing, the field requires students who are prepared to use new tools and approaches to address problems diligently.

Biochemistry fundamentals and their health implications are explained by theoretical lectures and practical classes. Round-the-clock diagnostic services are also provided by the department to the hospital. The diagnostic laboratory is equipped with specialized equipments to manage bulk samples and offer accurate reports with minimum turnaround time.

At Rama University, the 3-years Masters degree in Medical Biochemistry teaches students the latest techniques and builds the requisite skills for entering the field of biochemistry research. Advanced teaching methodologies are used to make students learn in an interesting way. With the advanced degree program, students are entitled to several opportunities in the market. The field widens the opportunities for students in both clinical biochemistry and research.

Courses Offered

MD in Biochemistry
MSc in Biochemistry

Research

As research is a boon in the department of Biochemistry, the students are constantly encouraged to conduct research programs in its different fields. The resources at the research laboratory allow students to execute various clinical researches.

Some of the projects on the anvil are as follows:

Establish normal clinical levels in rural population in and around the villages surrounding Hapur
Study the prevalence of inborn errors of metabolism
Assess biochemical parameters in the geriatric population in and around the villages surrounding Hapur and Kanpur
Screen herbal drugs for glycemic and lipid control in animal studies

Facilities

Laboratories

The department of Biochemistry is facilitated with world-class laboratory. In this laboratory, students have access to all the equipments used for the study of biomolecules.

Colorimeters
Centrifuges
Distillation units
Electronic balances
Microscopes
Flame photometer
Automated pipettes

Dispensers
Clinical chemistry analyzers
Auto analyzer
ELISA analyzers
HbAIC analyzer
Blood gas analyzers
Flame photometers

In addition to this, the research laboratory is installed with electrophoresis units (polyacrylamide gel systems), chromatography units, homogenizers, autoclaves, spectrophotometers, pH meters, UV lamp and incubators that assist biochemistry students in conducting in-depth research.

Pathology

The Department of Pathology is one of the most fascinating branches of medicine. This department conveniently bridges clinical and non-clinical subjects within the medical curriculum.

The faculty members impart learning with the use of modern audio/ visual techniques to enhance their lectures. Headed by an experienced Pathologist of national repute, the faculty is actively involved in curriculum advancement, diagnostic work and research. The personnel also regularly participate in weekly journal clubs and interdepartmental discussions. The national and international conferences that Rama University conducts help the faculty to involve in different forums.

The department maintains a cordial relationship with Rama Hospitals in both Hapur and Kanpur so that students and faculty have access to the best laboratory diagnostic reports.

Courses Offered

MD in Pathology

Research

Research being of core importance, the Department of Pathology has research laboratory that allows students to perform clinical research. The laboratory is equipped with all the facilities for conducting various research programs. The students and faculty are encouraged to conduct research on basic pathology as well as immune pathology.

Facilities

The Department of Pathology is benefitted with various facilities for providing exceptional learning experience to the students.

Some of the facilities are as below:

Academic wing has two practical halls with strength of accommodating and training 90 students at a time
Audio/ visual techniques to enhance lectures
State-of-the-art museum exhibiting 300 surgical specimens and numerous detailed and highly informative charts/ graphs
The department provides diagnostic support to all the clinical departments. The diagnostic wing has sophisticated equipment including automated cell counter & tissue processor, fluorescent microscope with digital photo-micrographic attachment, cryostat, leica microtomes and advanced bright field research microscopes. It also includes four sub-sections that include Histopathology, Haematology, Cytology and Clinical Pathology.

Forensic Medicine

The Department of Forensic Medicine is involved in diverse activities of building investigative capabilities in students.

Student’s investigative capabilities of the modern medicine help in the aid of law and justice. They are exposed to rare aspects of forensic medicine through debates/ conferences and are encouraged to apply their knowledge of sciences to the human body. The faculty is also regularly exposed to the international scene of forensic medicine and present related papers at regional and national level conferences.

MD in Forensic Medicine

Research

The department’s research laboratory successfully allows students to do various examinations in the respective field. The laboratory is well-stacked with all the requisite resources for students to carry out research activities. Supervised by highly qualified faculty, postgraduate students are encouraged to take up research in different fields of Forensic Medicine.

Facilities

Mock court

The department has prepared an advanced mock court facility. At this facility, the Forensic Medicine students are exposed to real-time scenarios, which help them familiarize with the court atmosphere & functioning and the art of open debate. The facility also enables students to tackle various medico-legal cases in clinical forensic medicine and forensic thanatology.

Laboratories and facilities

The spacious and well-equipped laboratories of Forensic Medicine are as per international standards. All the students have access to X-ray lobbies, illumination lamps and microscopes for the purpose of investigating forensic trace evidences.

The laboratory is equipped with a stock of over 50 individuals’ X-ray images that help in teaching students about estimation of age from ossification. In addition, the laboratory has approximately 15 teeth moulds and ortho pantamographic photos to aid students about age estimation by dentition. A large collection of bones is also available in the laboratory to make students understand the various aspects of forensic sciences including.

Virtual museum

The virtual museum of the Department of Forensic Medicine is one-of-a-kind. This facility is highly appreciated for its collection of forensic photographs, wet specimens, well-preserved species, chemical and plant poisons, weapons of assault and various sport and industrial as well as domestic implements.

Community Medicine

The Department of Community Medicine deals with the health of population. It is a branch of medicine that endeavors to guard the well-being of the community through primary health care approach.

The department measures the health needs of populations and suitable strategies are prepared in order to improve community health status through health promotion, disease prevention and health protection. The primary care Physicians would be an effective leader with the ability to identify, prioritize and manage the health problems of the community. For constantly polishing their knowledge, students are imparted with regular trainings in community medicine for enabling them to benefit the community.

Courses Offered

MD in Community Medicine

Research

The community medicine is facilitated with various research activities round the year.

Some of the research activities that the department has facilitated are as below:

Study of objective structured practical examination used as an evaluation technique for community medicine in Practical examination
Study on computer literacy among students and practitioners
Building a geo-referenced population health registry
Study on sexuality and sexual practices among university students
Study on biomedical waste handling and universal barrier precaution practices among medical personnel in a tertiary care hospital

Facilities

Community health centers

A state of the art rural training center in Pilkhuwa, spread over five acres, showcases a primary healthcare service delivery model in a population of 15,000. This is an excellent learning medium for undergraduate medical students. The urban health center in Dhaulana covers a population of 20,000. As part of community orientation program, the students are periodically taken for visits to public health institutions (Govt and Private/ industrial).

Laboratories and facilities

The students of Community Medicine are facilitated with a learning laboratory. The laboratory is equipped with multimedia teaching aids and modern health models to complement students’ with on-the-field mode of training. Students also have access to a well-stacked library with various Indian journals and subject books by reputed authors.

Pharmacology

Pharmacology is a branch of medicine that studies the actions of drugs. The drug can be man-made, natural or an endogenous molecule. Any aspiring physician should have sound knowledge of pharmacology. With the masters’ courses in Pharmacology, students gain a thorough knowledge of medications.

The medications include various routes of administration, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse drug reactions and dosage schedules.

The department is headed by well-qualified faculty who keep themselves abreast by participating in national and international conferences, and by presenting scientific papers. The expertise of faculty members keeps students updated with changing trends in the respective field.

Courses Offered

MD in Pharmacology
MSc in Pharmacology

Research

At Rama University, both faculty and students are motivated to conduct or attend research activities. The research activities help the department to introduce advanced medicines and inspect existing drugs. The animal house attached to the department helps in various research testing.

The department plays a pivotal role by providing other clinical departments with following services:

Drug information for clinical departments
Patient treatment assessments by monitoring drug levels
Complete drug formulary for clinical reference
Clinical trials conducted in collaboration with pharmaceutical companies

Facilities

Laboratories and facilities

The students of the Department of Pharmacology have the advantage of fully equipped laboratories for availing the resources for practical training in clinical pharmacology, experimental pharmacology and pharmacy. Furthermore, the clinical pharmacology unit aids students with practical training in bedside diagnosis as well as its treatment. All the research laboratories are equipped with a colorimeter, a flame photometer, physiographs, a pH meter and a kymograph.

Museum

The advanced pharmacology museum facility encourages students to grasp faster through observation. At the museum, the displays include charts, models, drug samples and a segment representing the history of medicine.

Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology offers diagnostic services including Mycobacteriology, bacteriology, Mycology, Virology, Immunology, Serology, Parasitology and Medical Entomology.

The microbiology field provides aspiring students with the foundation in the diagnosis and management of diseases. Highly advanced, the department helps in teaching and diagnosing most of the infectious diseases prevalent in the society. The department is also instrumental in carrying out bacteriological analysis of water, in-house disinfectant testing, theatre sterility checks and hospital environment surveillance. A scientifically designed animal house is maintained by the department for various research programs.

Courses Offered

MD in Microbiology
MSc in Microbiology

Research

At Rama University, students are always encouraged to take up projects with the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). The experienced faculty offers guidance for research to Rama students as well as students from other universities.

The department is known for its active involvement in social service and has conducted several projects that have earned appreciation for the following:

Continuing Medical Education program at the national level
Annual World AIDS Day to generate awareness of HIV among public, medical students and practitioners

Facilities

The Department of Microbiology is equipped with contemporary facilities for providing students with exceptional learning experience.

Diagnostic services

As a part of Rama University’s philosophy, the department takes care of its patients in several areas including parasitological, bacteriological, serological (including viral serology) and mycological investigations. The central laboratory’s microbiology division is adequately equipped with all the facilities for handling critical investigations. There are separate internal, as well as external quality control programs to ensure the reliability of reports.

General Medicine

General Medicine establishes the foundation stone of Medicine along with several subspecialities. The department is reckoned as the mother of various medical specialities.

Each physician at the General Medicine Department spares no efforts to obviate the patients’ sufferings. The physicians at the department work together with the medical practitioners from other departments. The department is the first to be contacted during an emergency, and it offers the best care to patients irrespective of their social and financial backgrounds.

Further, the department ensures patient-centred medical care that promotes healthy living and preventive medicine. The department offers several outreach programs, including clinics, emergency services and camps in rural areas. In addition, the department offers a complete health check-up to those who like to get their or employees’ health condition to be determined on a periodical basis.

T.B. & Chest

The physicians at T.B. & Chest department prevent, detect beforehand, diagnose and treat pulmonary diseases in adults, adolescents as well as children.

The pulmonary medicine programs comprise treatment of specific diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, sleep-disordered breathing, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung diseases, smoking cessation program, occupational lung disease, pulmonary rehabilitation, lung cancers and tuberculosis.

Facilities

The department’s diagnostic facilities consist of exercise testing, pulmonary function testing, diffusion studies, allergy testing, spiral & higher resolution CT imaging - guided biopsies, flexible video bronchoscopic investigation, thoracoscopic procedures and ventilation perfusion scans for pulmonary embolism.

Dermatology

The Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy department offers clinical services for patients suffering from sexually transmitted diseases, leprosy and dermatological problems.

The physicians at the department focus on cosmetic & dermatologic surgery, photo dermatology and contact dermatitis.

The everyday surgical procedures carried through in the department comprise cryotherapy (for treating benign skin tumours such as keloids and warts), electrodessication and biopsies to diagnose skin diseases. By and large, the physicians of the department do regular chemical peeling on an outpatient basis. Moreover, the physicians carry out advanced surgeries, including hair transplantation for avoiding male baldness, blister grafting for leukoderma, dermabrasion for acne (pimple) scarring, punch grafting and split thickness grafting to cure chronic leg ulcers.

Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry is linked to the Centre of Behavioural Medicine.

The Psychiatry Department offers several services to patients having different psychological problems. The department is focused on solving mental aberrations.

Paediatrics

The Paediatrics Department has physicians and caregivers who take care of children till the age of 18 years.

The department offers outpatient as well as inpatient care round the clock. The department participates in and organizes medical camps at different locations.

General Surgery

The General Surgery Department provides evaluation along with treatment of a vast array of complicated general surgery problems.

The department’s staff members collaborate with physicians of other specialities. Such collaborations help the department’s physicians give proper care to the patients. Several varieties of diagnostics, endoscopic, laparoscopic as well as interventional surgical procedures are performed at the department.

The department’s mission is to offer the best patient care, provide flawless training to the physicians and surgeons as well as conduct groundbreaking medical research.

Orthopaedics

The department of Orthopaedics at the university offers excellence in terms of training, research and clinical care.

Functioning as a subspecialty unit, the department offers a range of surgeries related to spine, joint replacement, sports medicine and arthroscopy, musculoskeletal tumour and trauma & reconstructive.

Facilities

The department boasts of Pneumatic Saw Systems, C-Arm, Arthroscopy Kit and several Plating Tools of excellent quality. With the help of these advanced facilities, the department carries out various surgical procedures.

Ophthalmology

The Ophthalmology department boasts advanced facilities to do absolute examination, diagnosis as well as treatment of each ocular disease, encountered in paediatric patients and adults.

The team of experienced surgeons performs various eye surgeries for Phacoemulsification (along with implantation of rigid, bifocal, intraocular, foldable lenses for cataract patients belonging to different age groups), retinal as well as squint. The department conducts weekly cataract screening for the needy. Also, the physicians at the department strive to clear the backlog cataract cases in India.

Facilities

The department has state-of-the-art fitness equipment for ophthalmic care. The range of equipment includes Ultrasound A & B Scan, Humphrey Field Analyzer and Carl Zeiss Opmi 300 Microscope. Also, the department has specialised clinics to treat retinal diseases, glaucoma and strabismus. Also, the clinic offers contact lenses as well as services such as neuro-ophthalmology and paediatric ophthalmology.

ENT

Surgeons at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) periodically carry out reconstructive surgeries with excellent results. Also, laser tonsillectomy and laryngeal stenosis – which need special care – are treated and managed at the centre.

At the department, the inpatients, having uncontrollable vertigo (as found in Menier's disease) find successful cure as the physicians use cutting-edge medical ablation techniques.

The department will come up with a diploma course in Audiology to train speech therapists and audiologists.

Facilities

The division of otology comprises cutting-edge surgical equipment and operating microscopes.

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology offers routine gynaecology and obstetrics services.

Moreover, the department offers various types of prenatal diagnostic testing such as Amniocentesis, Chorion Villus Sampling, Velocimetry Studies and Foetal Colour Doppler.

These tests are carried out during high-risk pregnancy. Further, the surgeons at the department perform different types of endoscopic surgeries, including laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.

Anaesthesiology

The Department of Anaesthesiology offers patients consultation as well as referring to physicians for critical care, anaesthesia and chronic pain management.

The department has equipment for rendering anaesthesia during different surgeries.

Also, physicians of the department work in Trauma Centre Team. These staff members perform airway management, patient resuscitation, pulmonary & cardiovascular assessment and follow-up care of patients in the Intensive Care Units (ICUs).

Radio diagnosis

The department has cutting-edge Medical Imaging Centre and other performance equipment for carrying out accurate diagnosis. Further, the department has become a significant referral site.

The Radio Diagnosis department plays a significant role in the university’s academic and health care activities.

Facilities

The department is equipped with advanced digital, imaging, retrieval and archival systems. Further, the department’s facility includes High-frequency Mobile X-Ray Machines, Portable Ultrasound Machines and High End multiple C-Arm Machines. These machines are present at the OTs as well as ICUs for everyday uses.

Dentistry

The Dentistry Department is one of the best medical science departments present at the university.

Different types of treatments such as tooth coloured restorations, fixed prosthesis, oral & maxillofacial repair, ridge augmentation procedures, oral cancers, oral cancers, etc. are done here. The department uses the latest procedures for treating patients.

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