Mission and Vision of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for MBBS Students at Ayub Medical College
Mission: The mission of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at Ayub Medical College is to equip MBBS students with the essential knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding of forensic medicine and toxicology. Through rigorous training, students will develop competence in handling medicolegal cases, understanding the legal implications of medical practice, and contributing to the justice system. This department aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of forensic sciences to ensure accurate and ethical resolution of medicolegal cases, fostering both scientific rigor and integrity in clinical and legal environments.
Vision: The vision is to develop future doctors who are proficient in the legal aspects of medical practice, ensuring they are prepared to contribute effectively in the judicial system and uphold the highest standards of medical ethics. The department envisions becoming a leader in forensic education, producing medical professionals capable of offering expert witness testimony, investigating suspicious deaths, and addressing cases of poisoning or trauma with precision and compassion.
Why MBBS Students Study Forensic Medicine and Toxicology:
- Legal Understanding: Students are trained to understand the medico-legal responsibilities that come with medical practice, including patient rights, ethical practices, and how to navigate the legal framework within which medical professionals operate.
- Medico-legal Case Handling: Understanding forensic medicine equips students to properly handle medicolegal cases involving trauma, violence, poisoning, and other causes of suspicious deaths.
- Prevention of Medical Malpractice: Knowledge of forensic medicine helps prevent medical malpractice by ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards.
- Role in Criminal Investigations: Forensic medicine bridges the gap between medicine and law, enabling doctors to contribute valuable medical insights in criminal investigations such as determining cause of death, timing of injury, or poisoning incidents.
Role of the Department in Pertinent Medicolegal Cases:
- Autopsies and Post-Mortem Examinations: The department plays a critical role in conducting autopsies to ascertain the cause of death, particularly in cases of sudden or suspicious deaths.
- Expert Testimony: Faculty and trained students contribute to the legal system by providing expert testimony in courts, aiding in the resolution of criminal cases with medical evidence.
- Poisoning and Toxicology: The department deals with cases of poisoning, whether accidental or intentional, determining the substances involved and helping guide legal conclusions.
- Violence and Trauma Investigation: Students learn to assess and document injuries caused by violence, accidents, or self-harm, providing critical evidence for law enforcement and legal proceedings.
In summary, the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at Ayub Medical College plays a vital role in preparing future doctors to not only practice medicine but to integrate their knowledge with the legal system, ensuring justice and accuracy in medicolegal cases.
Dr Omair Khan- Chairperson
Associate Professor
Qualification: MBBS, DMJ
chairpersonforensic@ayubmed.edu.pk
Dr. Nighat Seema
Professor
Qualification: MBBS, DMJ
Email:
Dr. Salma Shazia
Associate Professor
Qualification: MBBS, M.Phil
Dr. Sadia Habiba
Lecturer
Qualification: MBBS
Dr. Inam Ur Rehman
Lecturer
Qualification: MBBS
Dr. Inayat Ullah
Lecturer
Qualification: MBBS