BIOCHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT –OVERVIEW

           The Department of Biochemistry in the newly formed college is striving for innovation & excellence in investigation, research & academic activities. The subject -Biochemistry enables the students to comprehend the relevance of basic science and to learn the basic biological and metabolic activities in human body. Taking into consideration these goals, the department has adequate infrastructure, which is well equipped & adequately staffed.
          The department in coordination with other preclinical departments have scheduled classes to help MBBS students to be academically competent with a good attitude, be communicative with appropriate skills learnt.

Our Department has One Professor – Dr. K.S.PREM KUMAR. M.D (BIO).
One Associate Professor– Dr. B.LAVANYA DEVI M.D (BIO)
Two Assistant Professors –
Dr. R.GEETHANJALI, MD (BIO)
Dr. S.LATHA MD(BIO)

Four Tutors 
Dr. M V G CHANDRA DEVI MD(BIO)
Dr. P.SARASWATHI MD(BIO)
Dr. ARTHUR AMIT SURYAKUMAR MD(BIO)
Dr. R.S.LOGAPRIYA MD (BIO)

Technical Assistant                    –  1
Lab Technicians                     – 30
StoreKeeper-cum-Clerk           –  1
Laboratory Attender                  –  1


CENTRAL LABORATORY
The Central lab in Hospital which is comprised of Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Pathology, Microbiology Departments which caters to in-patients & out-patients attending our hospital on a 24/7, 365 day basis.

INFRASTRUCTURE:
The main laboratory is an AC -controlled environment, housing all the equipment’s with ready access for service and maintenance. The essential equipments are connected to an uninterrupted power supply and entire laboratory has an emergency generator supply. 
Central lab has common blood collection following order of draw, under one roof, using single prick method to enable efficient sample collection & to be patient friendly. We have installed HIMS(HOSPITAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) with an integrated LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LIMS) which enables us to be ECO friendly and useful in prompt delivery of results to treating physicians.
The Department of clinical biochemistry offers diagnostic support services to the physicians of our hospital. The laboratory is well equipped with state of the art analyzers which measures chemical parameters in blood, urine and other body fluids. The clinical chemistry laboratory specializes in doing Cardiac profile tests, Inflammatory tests, Anemia profile, Covid markers, Hormone analysis apart from doing routine clinical parameters.

Ø FULLY AUTOMATED ANALYSER
Ø BENCH TOP AUTOANALYSER
Ø ABG ANALYSER
Ø ELISA WASHER
Ø ELISA READER
Ø ELECTROLYTE ANALYSER (EXPAND)
Ø SEMIAUTO ANALYSER
Ø REFRIGERATOR
Ø CENTRIFUGE(ELECTRIC)
Ø PH METER
Ø LAB INCUBATOR
Ø HOT AIR OVEN
Ø PORTABLE IMMUNOASSAY ANALYSER.


The laboratory offers a 24 hours service focused on providing laboratory tests to benefit patient care by analyzing parameters including —
Ø Glucose (Random)
Ø Renal Functions test
Ø Liver function test
Ø Thyroid profile test
Ø Anemia profile test
Ø Cardiac Profile test
Ø Pancreatic enzymes
Ø Urine Micro albumin
The department participates in External Quality Assurance Scheme (EQAS) programas well as runs internal quality control  in the assays that  helps to ensure good quality results.

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY


                The Department of Microbiology provides services for the diagnosis of infectious diseases of  bacterial, viral, parasitic, fungal or tubercular nature. Molecular Virology BSL II lab was established on 14^th May 2020 which caters to the population in and around Thiruvallur district with a testing capacity of around 1200 to 1500 samples/day. Besides Diagnostic services, the Department also takes a keen interest in training programmes on Biomedical waste management, Hand hygiene, spill management and other Hospital infection control related activities.

FACULTIES  

 PROFESSOR&HOD            :           Dr. N.THILAKAVATHI MD(MICRO)

Dr. USHA KRISHNAN, MD (MICRO)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR  :           Dr. A.VASUMATHI, MD (MICRO)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR  :           Dr. T.KANNAN MD(MICRO)

Dr. M.SUGANTHI MD(MICRO)

TUTOR                                     :       Dr. D. PRASANNA MD(MICRO)

TUTOR                                    :         Dr. K.SUDHA MD(MICRO)

TUTOR                                   :            Dr. A.ELAYARANI MD(MICRO)

TUTOR                                    :           Dr. K.HEMA MD(MICRO)

SERVICES:                                                                                      

1. Bacteriology – Culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing done on various clinical samples.
2. Serology and Virology –Automated and semiautomated systems
3. Mycology – Direct microscopy, Culture and identification of infections caused by fungi
4. Mycobacteriology – Diagnostic tests for tuberculosis (Microscopy , CBNAAT)
5. Immunology Tests
6. Parasitology – Identification of parasites
7. Molecular tests to detect Covid-19 (rt-PCR and Gene xpert)

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

1. HIV testing for ICTC and CD4 count
2. RNTCP-Microscopy and CBNAAT
3. Surveillance cultures for Operation theatre, water
4. Hospital Infection Control activities
5. ICU rounds and clinical advisory services
6. Antimicrobial stewardship

 
TRAINING AND EDUCATION:

• Training  and educating all Health care workers on Biomedical waste management ,Hand hygiene and Hospital infection control

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:

·        Seroprevalance of Covid19 IgG antibodies among vaccinated Health care workers in a tertiary care hospital.

DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY

The Department of pathology in Government Medical college and Hospital Thiruvallur Support every aspects of Health care from guiding clinicians on the right way to treat common diseases and also life threatening conditions. we examine blood , body fluids and tissues. By using advanced automation processes and effective quality control management ,the Department offers the highest level of support to other departments in the hospital .we have registered in HMIS (Health management information system)integrated with LIMS (laboratory Information management system) to ensure rapid delivery of results.

Department deals with:

1. Hematology
2. Clinical pathology
3. Cytopathology
4. Histopathology

Hematology and Clinical pathology includes diagnostic aspects of blood related disorders and deals with examination and interpretation of blood ,urine and other body fluids.

Cytopathlogy was started in January 2021 .It deals with examination of individual cells extracted from tissues to determine the cause and nature of the disease. It is widely accepted and cost effective method that allows rapid interpretation. It includes

• FNAC( Fine needle aspiration cytology)
• Fluid cytology
• Pap smear

Histopathology is very vital as it broadens and progresses treatment options. It involves sampled whole tissues under the microscope which helps to diagnose the disease and determine the treatment plan.

OUR FACULTY TEAM:

PROFESSOR:

Dr. SASIKALA, MD (PATHOLOGY)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

Dr. S.Y.JAGANATHAN MD(PATHOLOGY)

Dr. S.DHANALAKSHMI MD(PATHOLOGY)

Dr. P.RAMYA MD(PATHOLOGY)

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS

Dr. V.JAYACHANDRAN MD(PATHOLOGY)

Dr. S. KAVITHA MD(PATHOLOGY)

Dr. H.KAMALADEVI MD(PATHOLOGY)

Dr. GUGAN CHANDIRAN MD(PATHOLOGY)

TUTORS

Dr. R.ANANTHA NARAYANI MD(PATHOLOGY)

Dr. ANGELIN MELBA. S MD(PATHOLOGY)

Dr. VANI PRIYA P MD(PATHOLOGY)

Dr. V. SUGANTHI MD(PATHOLOGY)

Dr. N.DURGADEVI MD(PATHOLOGY)

SUPPORTIVE STAFFS:

• Technical Assistant -1
• Lab technicians -3
• Lab attender-1
• Store keeper-1
• Steno typist-1

EQUIPMENTS LIST

• Three Part Fully Automated Cell Counter
• Semi Automated Coagulation Analyser
• Semi Automated Urine Analyser
• Centrifuge
• Manual Rotary Microtome
• Hot Plate
• Paraffin Embedding Bath
• Hot Air Oven
• Automated Tissue Processor
• Autoclave

OUR FUTURE SCOPE

1. IMMUNOCYTOCHEMISTRY
2. IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY
3. FROZEN SECTION
4. MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY

OVERVIEW:
The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology of Government Medical college and Hospital has been functioning since March 2021.

• Vision:

Our vision is to become a centre of academic excellence in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for the country.

• Mission:

Our mission is to provide state of art training to undergraduate students in the field of

1. Application of innovative methodologies in teaching and learning
2. Research in the field of Forensic medicine by contributing knowledge in sub field of anthropology, psychiatry, toxicology and clinical forensic medicine.
3. Providing policy assistance in dealing with all Medico-Legal cases.

The department has highly skilled faculty who take great passion in teaching and learning activities.
Along with teaching the undergraduates, the department also addresses other law enforcing agencies like police personnel, judges and lawyers. The department also provides consultancy for on Medico-Legal cases to other departments.
The faculty of the department are also actively involved in leadership roles in the institutional medical education unit, examination process and institutional research unit.
                                                                                                        
FACULTY:

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS

Dr. R.ARUN GOWTHAM MD(FORENSIC MEDICINE)

TUTORS

Dr. M.NARASIMMAN MD(FORENSIC MEDICINE)

FACILITIES:
Our infrastructure encompasses:

1. A research laboratory for toxicological and serological research.
2. A practical lab hall for conducting practical classes and as well as practical examination. It has monocular and binocular microscopes, and with LCD projectors.
3. Fully equipped state of art mortuary with cold storage unit for 24 bodies. A separate dissection area for autopsy and 3 viewing gallery for 90 students. The mortuary has separate area for viscera packing, storage, inquest room, counselling room for grieving family and cloak room/demo room for students.
4. A facility for performing anthropometric study.
5. Forensic museum housing wet specimens of medicolegal examination, various poisons, photographs and charts, weapons.
6. Demo hall having a capacity of 80 students for practical demonstration class equipped with LCD projector screen with AV aid for video demonstration. 

 DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY 

Overview
The Department of Pharmacology of Government Medical College Thiruvallur was established in the year 2021. This department is committed to excellence in research and teaching. The disciplines of pharmacology span basic mechanisms of drug discovery, action, metabolism, and distribution, along with studies of the therapeutic and adverse effects that chemicals/drugs have on biological systems .Specialized Teaching Program is being implemented to train the Phase 2 undergraduate Medical students based on Competency Based Medical Education . The department has a team of dedicated staff strength and well equipped facilities.
Teaching Faculty List

 Professor & HOD          : Dr. G.HEMAVATHY MD(PHARMACOLOGY)

 Associate Professor    : Dr. N.ASVINI MD(PHARMACOLOGY)

Assistant Professor      : Dr. E.AKILA MD(PHARMACOLOGY)

Dr. D.NISHANTHINI MD(PHARMACOLOGY)

Tutor                              : Dr. G.AMUDHA MD(PHARMACOLOGY)

                                      : Dr. C.D.JAYAPRIYA MD(PHARMACOLOGY)

                                      : Dr. E.HEPHZIBAH MAGDALENE MD(PHARMACOLOGY)

Research Activities

1. A Randomized Open Label Comparative Clinical Study Of Symbiotic As An Add On Therapy To Standard Treatment With Standard Treatment Alone In The Management Of Patients With Eczema

2. A Questionnaire Based Study To Assess Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Pharmacovigilance Among Second Year MBBS Students In A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
3. Adverse Drug Reaction Pattern Of Anti Psychotic Drugs Prescribed In Psychiatry Out-Patient Department In A Tertiary Care Hospital

 
Facilities
We have state of art Department Library ,Museum ,Demonstration Room,Research Lab ,Computer Assisted Learning  Lab, Clinical Pharmacology Lab to nurture the Students knowledge and develop the skills through Practical approach
 
PHARMACOVIGILANCE COMMITTEE
 
Pharmacovigilance Committee has been established to detect  and assess adverse drug reactions .The Adverse Drug Reactions are duely reported to ADR Monitoring Centre and uploaded in Vigiflow software . Orientation programs are being conducted on regular basis to sensitize Health care Professionals on the importance of ADR Reporting.

 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE

Specialty of Community Medicine – Mission statement:
The mission of Community Medicine teaching is to contribute to the development of a holistic medical professional, who will

• exhibit knowledge and competence with compassion, 
• ensure universal primary health care
• desire for lifelong learning
• practice evidence-based medicine
• participate in interdisciplinary team work
• display best professional and ethical behavior

so as to improve and sustain the overall health of the population.

Department of Community Medicine:
            The Department of Community Medicine has been functioning in the Government Thiruvallur Medical College from 2021, following the inception of the teaching hospital. With the objective of training MBBS students as community physicians in order

1. To prepare them to function as community and first level physicians in accordance with the institutional goals.
2. To make the students aware of environmental, social, financial, personal, occupational issues of the patients and to inculcate in the students the habit of considering the above aspects while rendering patient care.
3. To teach them practiced techniques of prevention at Individual, National and International level for various health issues.
4. To orient the students with Indian Health System, National Health Programmes and Policies and International Health Policies and Agencies.
5. To teach research principles and methodologies so as to create scientific attitude.

 
VISION:
Our department envisions achieving standards of excellence in education of undergraduate medical and other paramedical students, translational research, primary health care services in hospital/community settings and fosters professional development among faculty.

MISSION:

• To produce competent primary care physicians for the primary health care system in our country.
• To develop high quality hospital/community-based services and behavior change communication strategies for rural community and urban poor.
• To undertake a need – based and translational research in community / hospital settings for the benefit of the common people.
• To encourage continuous professional development among faculty to achieve the desired vision.

GENERIC OUTCOME:

To prepare the students to function in community as first level physicians.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOME:

• Understanding of the concept of health and disease.
• Understanding of demography, population dynamics and disease burden in National and global context.
• Understanding of physical, social, psychological, economic and environmental determinants of health and disease
• Ability to recognize and manage common health problems including physical, emotional and social aspects at individual family and community level in the context of National Health Programs.
• Ability to recognize, investigate, report, plan and manage community health problems and emergencies.
• Comprehension of principles of health economics and hospital management..

LIST OF TEACHING FACULTY:

 
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:
COURSES HANDLED: M.B.B.S.- Year1, Year2, and Year 3-Part I

• The students are being taught as per the syllabus guidelines of the National Medical Commission and our university the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University using Lectures, Practicals, Tutorials, Seminars, Demonstrations, Clinical Training, Integrated Teaching, Community visits, various field visits and Self-Directed Learning.
• The students are trained especially in Disease control, Health care system, Research methodology, Biostatistics, Health care of special groups, Health care management including hospital management, Biomedical waste and Disaster management.
• The students will be assessed on a structured format by formative and summative assessment by written, oral and practical examinations.
• CMEs (Continued Medical Education) and workshops will be arranged on topics relevant to the students.
• Students will also be encouraged to involve in community health care activities, national health programme activities, primary health care activities in rural and urban areas and research activities.

 
EPIDEMIOLOGY UNIT:
The epidemiology unit is led by a teaching faculty (Epidemiologist cum Assistant Professor) in the department. The functions of the unit are distributed under three main domains namely education and training, research and service. The main objectives of the unit are to provide

• Students and faculties with the necessary knowledge and understanding of epidemiological principles and procedures, and their application to health
• Support in developing research proposals related to health and medical education
• Expert advice and consultation in research methodology including design, statistical analysis, etc.
• Support and services in outbreak management, surveillance and reporting as required by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare from time to time

We have computers with basic software programs installed in them that help various aspects of scientific research related to health which includes sample size calculation, data entry, data cleaning, data analysis and reference management.

List of software available:

1. Quantitative data analysis:
   1. WHO Anthro, 2005
   2. EpiInfo version 3.5.4
   3. EpiInfo version 7.2.2.6
   4. EpiData version 3.1
   5. EpiData Manager version 4.2
2. Qualitative data analysis
   1. Atlas-ti (Version 5.0) – Demo version
   2. Visual Anthropac (Demo version)
3. Sample size calculation:
4. Open Epi version 2.0
5. nMaster
6. Epi Info version 7.2
7. EpiInfo version 3.5.4
8. Reference Management
   1. Zotero
   2. Mendeley

 
HEALTH CENTRES –RURAL and URBAN
The Department of Community medicine, Government Thiruvallur Medical College has the following primary health care institutions affiliated in order to enhance the students’ learning experience

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY

 

OVERVIEW
The Department of General Surgery, being one of the Prime Departments of the Government Medical College & Hospital, Thiruvallur, is catering to the Surgical needs of the people of thiruvallur. Before which even a minor surgical procedure requires a painstaking journey to Chennai for the natives. “Rural Health is Nation’s Wealth” – Thiruvallur is a multifaceted city with rural roots in a diaspora spread ranging from the richest farmlands to the numerous multinational companies – this city harbours one of the largest migrating population in the state. After the inception of our Department, which is bolstered by the guidance of the National Medical Commission and the Government of Tamilnadu, a wide variety of surgical cases are done here with finesse and expertise from our dedicated full time faculty. Patients from surrounding towns and even the nearby states attend our surgical OPD and get treated with utmost care. More than 200 major and minor Elective surgeries, more than 60 Emergency surgeries and more than 150 day care surgeries are done every month. A state of the art post-operative care unit which is fully functional with dedicated residents ensures patient care to the highest standards and serving with the motto – “Taking Surgical care to the next level”.!

 
 
 
Our Faculty

Professor&HOD :              Dr. P.ANBALAGAN POONGAVANAM, MS(GS)

Associate Professors :       Dr. PRINCESS BEULAH MS(GS)
                                            Dr. P.MADHUSOODHANAN MS(GS)

Assistant Professors :       Dr. M.VINOTHKUMAR MS(GS)

Dr. K.RAMACHANDRAN MS(GS)
                                          Dr. MANIKANDAN MS(GS)
                                          Dr. B.K.VENKATESH MS(GS)

Senior Residents         : Dr. S.SAMPATH MS(GS)
                                      Dr. K.R.MOHAMMED NIZAMUDEEN MS(GS)
                                      Dr. A.PAVITHRA MS(GS)

Dr. S.YASHWANTH PRADEEP MS(GS)

Dr. R.RITHIK MS(GS)

Dr. ARUNPRAKASH MS(GS)
                                    
Junior Residents :           

                                      Dr. L.MAKESH MS(GS)

                                       Dr. V.BHARATHI MS(GS)

                                         Dr. A.S.KRISHNA PRIYA MS(GS)

                                       Dr. M.VINOTH KUMAR MS(GS)

                                       Dr. D.YOGENSDRA (ORTHO)

                                       Dr. GOWRISHANKAR K N MBBS

 
HIGHLIGHTS

1. All Surgical ailments are attended to in the OPD.
2. Both old and new cases in average of  100-120 new cases and 120-140 old cases are seen.
3. Needed are triaged and admitted as In-patients in the Surgical wards.
4. Trauma and Surgical Emergencies are handled with utmost care.
5. Day care surgical cases are done at outpatient basis as required
6. Dedicated Endoscopy suite functions with state of the art console caters to more than 50 cases per month.
7. All major surgeries including Thyroidectomies, Carcinoma breast, Hernia and other major Abdominal surgeries are done under CMCHIS Insurance scheme.
8. Emergency and Septic OT functions every day 24×7 .
9. State of the Art Laparoscopy suite aids in minimal access treatment for Gall Stones, Appendicitis and hernia.

 

SERVICES OFFERED :
Outpatient services:
Average no of OPD patients : 160-180 per day
Days of working : All days including government holidays in rotation by the Professor, Associate Professors, Assistant professors , Senior residents and Junior residents as per their schedule.
Time of OPD : 7.30 am -12.00 noon.
Facilities available:
Male OPD
Female OPD
Endoscopy Suite
Clinical demonstration room
Examination beds
 
Speciality OPD:
1. Podiatry OPD
2. Surgical Oncology OPD
3. Pediatric Surgery OPD
 
 
Inpatient care:
Total number of beds available : 78
1. Separate wards are available for both male and female patients in need.
500- 600 patients get admitted per month
2. Admissions are triaged and offered from outpatient and emergency departments.
3. Unit wise rounds and consultations are offered.
4. Basic investigations are done bedside and patients are treated.
5. Bedside clinical procedures are done and reviewed
6. SICU
7. Elective OT, Emergency OT, Septic OT
 
EMERGENCY SERVICES:
All emergencies are attended without delay 24/7 at TAEI by both the casualty medical officer and our Duty Surgeons