Today’s Biochemistry is tomorrow’s Medicine:
Biochemistry is one of the Basic science subjects in the Medical Education.
The goal of teaching biochemistry including molecular biology to undergraduate students is to make them understand the scientific basis of the life processes at molecular level and orient them towards the application of knowledge acquired in solving Clinical Problems.
The skilled clinician must be able to translate back and forth between the basic science and clinical science. Mastering the knowledge in a Discipline like Biochemistry is a formidable task. Thus by teaching the Biochemistry to first year M B B S students we try to decrease the gulf between the Biochemistry and its application in clinical practice. Thus our scenario is to reinforce the concept of clinical biochemistry. We focus on development of the ability of the student to handle the real life situation.
Each faculty from Biochemistry department tries to best of their ability to inculcate the value based education which will enhance the responsiveness of the students.. Our approach of teaching Biochemistry is now more application based as per New CBME curriculum. We emphasis on the Alignment and Integration of the subject both horizontally and vertically, keeping in mind the strength and necessity of the subject.. We are teaching basic and laboratory sciences integrated with their clinical relevance. Our method of teaching is Learner centric; outcome oriented which may result to achieve the global trends.
We believe in The Assessment Driven Learning Hence, we conduct various internal assessment examinations for the continuous improvement of the students. The way of assessment is measurable, unbiased, transparent and objective. To fulfil the goal of creating IMG, we conduct various learning sessions like AETCOM, Small group discussions, SDL, ECE, Electives, Foundation course, Sports and ECA, DOAP, skill lab. Feedback after each assessment is given to the students.
Extra- curricular activities like skit competition. Antakshari competition etc is also conducted to make the environment stress free.
Just A Minute activity is an innovative teaching learning method practiced by our department to enhance knowledge, skills of the students as it involves immediate concept clearance. Poster competitions, model competitions give way to the creative thinking of the students.
All the faculty members undergo continuous faculty development programs and workshops like CME, CISP, AETCOM, MET, Basic research methodology workshop for the effective implementation and sustenance of curricular reforms. I feel very proud to have esteemed faculty members, responsible for the outstanding university results over the years along with increasing number of distinction holding students.
Biochemistry department also serves in patient care and has a separate section in Central Clinical Laboratory of the Institute. We provide 24 hr service for the routine and special Biochemical investigations. Biochemistry Laboratory is well equipped with high end instruments like ABG analyzer, fully autoanalyzers, Electrolyte analyzer (ISE) HPLC, Chemiluminiscence. We strive for continuous quality assurance by participating in External Quality Assurance Scheme (EQAS).
Our faculty is also trained in NABL, NABH programs which add yet another feather to my department. We are also contributing in COVID-19 pandemic era along with Microbiology and Pathology department. We participate in various community camps by providing the laboratory services to the community.