Department Of Microbiology

• Microbiology is the study of microorganisms. These microorganisms cannot be seen with the naked eye. They include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, Parasites (Protozoa & Helminthes) & Fungi.

List of specific objectives of the course:

• Demonstrate competence as a clinical microbiologist.
• Establish good clinical microbiological services in a hospital and in the community in the fields of bacteriology, virology, parasitology, immunology and mycology.
• Plan, execute and evaluate teaching assignments in Medical Microbiology.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills required for the practice of clinical microbiology and while teaching undergraduate students
• Demonstrate application of microbiology in a variety of clinical settings to solve diagnostic and therapeutic problems along with preventive measures.
• Interact effectively with the allied departments by rendering services in basic as well as advanced laboratory investigations
• Play a pivotal role in hospital infection control, including formulation of antibiotic policy and management of biomedical waste.
• Acquire skills in conducting collaborative research in the field of Microbiology and allied sciences.
• Conduct such clinical/experimental research as would have significant bearing on human health and patient care.
• Plan, execute, analyse and present the research work in medical microbiology.
• To participate is various workshops/seminars/journal clubs/demonstration in the allied departments.