Medical Microbiology is a branch of medical science that deals with causative agents of infectious diseases.
These agents are generally categorized as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. The interaction of various microbial agents with humans, the modes of transmission and the process of causing human infections is learnt in this course. A knowledge of these agents is essential for the comprehension of diagnostic modalities used in identification of infections and prescribe appropriate antimicrobial agents. The subject also deals with the strategies for preventing infections. Hence, a detailed microbiology curriculum is required as a foundation upon which the diagnosis of human infections can be done during clinical practice.
Medical Microbiology course will be taught in 2nd professional year of MBBS. The total duration is 11 months which is divided in 3 blocks each lasting for 3 to 4 months.
The student is required to attend all the 3 blocks with active participation in all the assignments and appear for regular assessments during the entire course. The Department of Microbiology with experienced and competent faculty enable the learning of the students through a robust activity-based curriculum. The infrastructure of the department is adequate with 1 practical hall which has the capacity to accommodate 100 students, 2 seminar halls with a capacity of 75 seats. The practical lab is designed for individual activity and is equipped with binocular self-illuminating microscopes for 75 students along with 2 LED television monitors for demonstration of procedures and microscopic pictures. The microbiology museum is a part of the Central museum to promote integrated learning activities.
The teaching faculty of Microbiology are qualified and competent. They are trained to impart quality education. The faculty have excelled in recent advances, research and innovative teaching methodology. The department also promotes student research programs to inculcate the basic research methodology concepts. This department provides the required infrastructure to implement the CBME curriculum framed by National Medical Commission (NMC) for effective teaching-learning and evaluation of students.
Highlights
Enabling learning environment for the students through robust activity-based curriculum. The department promotes student research programs to inculcate the basic research methodology concepts.
- The Department PCR laboratory is one of the ICMR approved lab for PCR Testing on COVID-19 suspected samples.
- Microbiology lab along with Pathology and Biochemistry is NABL accredited.
- HICC - The department is a part of HICC and has an active role to play
- MEU - Dr.Prathab & Dr.Shalini Naik Ashokare a part of Medical Education Unit
- BOS: Dr.Prathab & Dr.Shalini Naik Ashok are the members of Board of Studies for PG and UG,RGUHS respectively.
Message From The HoD
Welcome to the Department of Microbiology, M S Ramaiah Medical College. Our department is home to multidisciplinary sections of microbiology. The research in the department focuses on areas related to infectious diseases mainly.
Dr. Banashankari G SHead - Department of Microbiology
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