By admin, 11 December, 2024

About

The Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department applies medical knowledge to legal investigations, focusing on crime scene analysis, post-mortem examinations, and toxicological studies. It plays a crucial role in medico-legal cases, forensic pathology, and criminal investigations.

Vision & Mission

  • Vision: To advance forensic sciences through research, education, and legal applications.
  • Mission: To provide high-quality forensic education, support medico-legal investigations, and contribute to justice through scientific expertise.

Academic Activities

  • Training in forensic pathology and toxicology.
  • Integrated teaching with legal and medical departments.
  • Workshops on crime scene investigation and forensic radiology.
  • Research projects on forensic anthropology and toxicological analysis.

Facilities/Infrastructure

  • Mortuary & Autopsy Room: Equipped for post-mortem examinations.
  • Toxicology Lab: Advanced tools for poison detection and analysis.
  • Forensic Anthropology Unit: Facilities for skeletal analysis and age estimation.
  • Museum: Specimens, models, and forensic case archives.
  • Library: Extensive collection of forensic medicine textbooks and journals.

Courses 

  • Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for MBBS and paramedical students.
  • Postgraduate forensic medicine courses and research programs.
  • Specialized training in forensic pathology, toxicology, and medico-legal investigations.

Research Publications 

  • Studies on forensic toxicology and drug-related deaths.
  • Research on forensic anthropology and skeletal identification.
  • Collaborative projects with law enforcement and medical institutions.

Clinical Services 

  • Medico-legal autopsy and forensic pathology consultations.
  • Toxicological analysis for poisoning cases.
  • Age estimation and forensic identification services.
  • Expert opinions for legal proceedings and court cases.

Achievements

  • Faculty contributions to forensic research and medico-legal advancements.
  • Recognition for excellence in forensic education and investigations.
  • Successful integration of forensic sciences with legal and medical fields

Contact Info

  • Head of Department: [Name]
  • Email: [Department Email]
  • Phone: [Contact Number]
  • Address: [Location]
By admin, 5 December, 2024

Meghalaya Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh officially inaugurated the long‑awaited Shillong Medical College on March 3, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the state’s healthcare and medical education journey During a session in the state legislature, she announced that all essential groundwork—affiliation with NEHU, conversion of the Pasteur Hills into an academic block, and reinforcement of infrastructure and faculty recruitment rules—has been completed, and the institution is now pending inspection by the National Medical Commission (NMC) to commence its

The inauguration of Shillong Medical College is a major step forward in strengthening Meghalaya’s healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to medical education in the region. With the college set to offer MBBS courses under North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), it will open new avenues for aspiring medical students from the state who previously had limited local options. The institution is also expected to serve as a hub for improved medical services, research, and clinical training, reducing dependency on healthcare facilities outside the state.

By admin, 5 December, 2024

Dr. Raktim Pratim Tamuli, Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine, authored one book entitled “MEDICOLEGAL GUIDEBOOK FOR POLICE OFFICERS- SPECIALLY FOR ASSAM POLICE”. The book was released on 6th August, 2023 by Ex-DGP, Assam Sri Kuladhar Saikia.

By admin, 5 December, 2024

Dr. Raktim Pratim Tamuli, Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine, authored one book entitled “MEDICOLEGAL GUIDEBOOK FOR POLICE OFFICERS- SPECIALLY FOR ASSAM POLICE”. The book was released on 6th August, 2023 by Ex-DGP, Assam Sri Kuladhar Saikia.