Gunapadam – plays a vital role in our Siddha system. It is one of the major departments of Siddha. This subject includes Mooligai, Thathu and Jeeva vaguppu. This subject deals with the detailed study about many herbs and their descriptions, their therapeutic actions and their identification. The department has separate class and laboratory for teaching and research programs. Instruments, chemicals, glasswares and other facilities, such as furniture and the laboratory are well developed. Minerals and Animal origin drugs and their usages on research are taught to students and they are also trained on the history, properties, and physiological effects, mechanism of action, absorption, metabolism, excretion and uses of each and every drug mentioned in the Siddha text. In addition we have trained them on purification and various different preparation methods of siddha medicine. We have well equipped museum of raw drugs which enhances the knowledge of Identification purposes and models of Instruments also. Gunapadam department has a pharmacy, pharmaceutical laboratory with machineries in order to train the student in making new and rare preparation of medicine by guidelines to standard siddha system. We also guide the students to start a medicine production unit and visit to some siddha medicine industry to gain experiences from the unit.

Our department expanding interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary disseminate knowledge and motivating microbial disease diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines against human diseases. Main contribution of our department gives talented and dedicated student community with understanding of the importance of microbiology and immunology.

The Department's main aim is to teach the importance of diagnosis of the disease before treatment. And it also provides them with knowledge about the selection of the medicine based on pathogenesis of the disease.

The Goal of the Department shall be to produce competent specialists and experts in Siddha diagnostic methods and diseases through physical and laboratory diagnosis. At the end of the course, the student should be able,

To recognize the ways and means of diagnosing a disease through exclusive Siddha diagnostic methods.

To understand the Siddha and Modern classification of diseases from a common standpoint with appropriate correlation.

To acquire a sound knowledge and skill in the Envagai Thervu diagnostic methods

To be trained as experts in the field of Naadi (Pulse) diagnosis, Neerkkuri and Neikkuri examination, Manikkadai nool examination, Marana Kurikunangal (Grave signs) etc.

To have detailed study of the general, geriatric, pediatric, gynecological and surgical diseases with their physical, laboratory and imaging diagnostic methods.

Noi Anugaa Vidhi Ozhukkam

Community Medicine, as a branch of medicine and a major subject of B.S.M.S course, is concerned with health of populations. It aims to protect and promote the health and well-being of communities and populations through Primary Health Care approach. It deals with analysing and measuring the health needs of populations, their health status and then develops appropriate and technically and practically feasible strategies to prevent and control diseases and improve health of populations through Health Promotion, Health Education and Health Protection.

Vision

Department of Community Medicine will seek to be a centre of excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare services at undergraduate. It would strive for achievement of academic excellence by Educating and Training Health Professionals who-

Department of Community Medicine will seek to be a centre of excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare services at undergraduate. It would strive for achievement of academic excellence by Educating and Training Health Professionals who-

Carry out professional obligations, ethically and equitably, and in keeping with National Health Policy

Mission

Department of Community Medicine will provide outstanding educational experience, in course content of Community Medicine and research methodology, at undergraduate level, in a supportive environment of scholarship, research, integrity, critical thinking and self-directed learning. It will provide comprehensive, culturally sensitive, community oriented health care to community, as a part of its outreach services.

Aim

The broad goal of the teaching of undergraduate students in Community Medicine is to prepare them to function as community and first level physicians in accordance with the national goals of HEALTH FOR ALL and as per broad guidelines stipulated by Medical Council of India.

Objectives

The main objective of teaching and training of undergraduates in Community Medicine is to orient their education and skills towards understanding health problems of community and provide” CARE BEYOND CURE” to patients in the overall milieu of family and their community and to understand and practice medicine in a manner where the patient is treated in the holistic context keeping in mind the multifarious dimensions and determinants of health

Recent Achievements / Activities

The department has a highly qualified and dedicated faculty and sufficient infrastructure for teaching and training of undergraduate students in Community Medicine. World Health Day and significant health events related to National Health Programmers are celebrated with enthusiasm and vigour by the department by organizing health talks, seminars and poster completions among the students.

"Medicine is more than a career, it is a love for Humanity"

Pothu maruthuvam department is the most dominant in the siddha system which deals with academics, Clinics and research

Academics

This department dispenses the subject with etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of common diseases. A comparative and In depth knowledge is educated in siddha with modern aspects by experienced staff.

Regular audio visual and Power Point presentations are guided for students to get a better understanding of the subject. The department also organizes seminar, workshops by expertised physicians. The department also boosts the students for their healthy participation in national and international conferences

Clinics

The department is also embraced with a well furnished outpatient and inpatient department. Structured clinical demonstrations are provided to strengthen the clinical knowledge for the students.

Medical services

The department also encourages the free medical camps in urban areas, adopted villages and public sectors for further expansion in medical practices

Research

The department also magnifies the students to formulate the authenticated medicines to promote project review, research to publish in peer reviewed journals.

This department also known as special medicine. A unique department in siddha system which deals varmam , pura maruthuvam and sirappu maruthuvam. In this department we have special class rooms, opunits, daycare units and ip units .In varmam, we teach about our traditional martial art which deals self defience and healing properties of certain vital points or varma points.

In pura maruthuvam unit, we gave treatment in many external therapy methods like thokkanam (oilmassage,varma massage, powder massage etc....) ottradam : pugai (fumication) pattru (external application of special medicines, oil etc) ;vedha(steam therapy); Dharai sikitchai (e.g sirodhara); kizhi (Ellai kizhi,navarakizhi etc.,)

In sirappu maruthuvam unit , we deals with Kaya kalpam (kalpa medicine or rejuneuvation methods); yogam (yogaasananas for improving general health & some special yogic techniques for preventation and healing of many dieases) pranayamam (breathing methods for preventing ageing and improving healthy life style); special medicine preparations (for varma maruthugal, karpa marunthugal etc);vayothiganoigal (geriatric dieases and disorders) and mana noi iyal (psychiatric diseases and disorders)

This special medicine department equip the students by improving their knowledge via various skills while studying special medicine B.S.M.S student can become a well established dietician, therapiest, meditational trainer,yoga master,varma specialist, a geriatrician, psychaiatrist and also a Research scholar.

Aruvai maruthuvam is a branch of Siddha that is concerned with the treatment of diseases and other disorders by manual and instrumental means. It deals with sathirayuthangal ( Siddha surgical instruments) and minor surgical procedures like Attai Vidal ( leech therapy), Suttigai ( Cauterization), Vedhu ( Steam therapy), Pugai ( fumigation), Ottradam, Karanool etc.

The subject also includes eye, ear, nose and dental diseases. Syllabus of this subject comprises both traditional Siddha system and recent advances in Modern surgery. Major thrust of the department is on teaching and learning the undergraduate course as per the NCISM. Our mission is to provide excellent patient care, superb resident and medical student training and to foster research and innovation. Practical training includes Clinical classes, given to students in OP and IP. Our department also conducts weekly free Medical camps at our OPD.

The department ensures special care to females from child bearing age group to menopausal age group.

We highly concentrate the personal hygiene in females, mainly the menstrual, lactating and menopausal hygiene. The different varieties of sanitary pad models are available in the department. The oral and other contraceptive devices are also equipped.

The females at the age bearing groups are at the high risk of irregular menstruation, hormonal imbalances, PCOS, PCOD along with metabolic disorders like obesity, diabetes and other complications. We provide the good care, medications and treat them effectively, Nowadays another major issue “Infertility” is also treated with great attention and care.

Antenatal care :

We specially take care on the pregnant women along with fetus. The department provides regular checkups, laboratory investigations, medications and good dietary advices. The yogasanas and pranayamas are also practiced to avoid pregnancy complications like pre eclampsia, puerperal sepsis.

Neonatal care :

We specially take care on the pregnant women along with foetus. The department provides regular checkups, laboratory investigations, medications and good dietary advices. The yogasanas and pranayamas are also practiced to avoid pregnancy complications like pre eclampsia, puperal sepsis.

Antenatal care :

We proudly say that, we provide special care to the mother as special as the new born.

We educate the mothers about the importance of lactation and breast milk.

Neonates are taken extra care by monitoring their activities along with health updates.

In the contest of “prevention is better than cure”, we educate the women by creating awareness of breast cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer and other complications. Various self examination techniques are illustrated to make them aware of diseases and its complications.

Today`s children are the future citizen of a nation .Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam is the branch of Siddha medicine dealing with diseases of the children. The health status of the children, their growth and development at different stages of life, the way of living are clearly described in this branch in a scientific approach.

The Department has well experienced Doctors who provides knowledge on Pediatric diseases and the treatment aspects, Immunology and external therapies related to disease. The faculty members are guiding and motivating the students towards to participate and present the research papers in seminar,conferences and workshops.

In OPD and IPD of Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam the faculties are giving treatment and consultation for the diseases, such as Respiratory disorders, Gastro intestinal disorders, Skin disorders, Neurological disorders, Cerebral palsy, Autism, Muscular dystrophy, Nutritional disorders, Metabolic disorders, We provide specific Siddha formulation exclusive for pediatric usage were given by siddhars. The medicines and formulations we provide are prepared in our own production unit itself.

We provide external therapies for special children includes. Thokkanam–for all neuromuscular disorders. Podithimirthal – Effective in muscular dystrophy. Varmam –For neuromuscular disorders, autism and mental retardation. The treatment above we provide improves their quality of life and initiates active and self supporting life.

Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

The complete name of the subject is Forensic Medicine, Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology.

Forensic Medicine

Word Forensic is derived from Forensis = of the forum (Forum was the place where civic and legal matters were discussed in Rome.

Forensic = of Courts of Law (used in courts of law)

Therefore Forensic Medicine means medicine of Courts of Law

Definition

Forensic Medicine is defined as the subject which treats of (deals with), the application of medical and para medical knowledge for purposes of administration of justice in the courts of law. (Para medical refers to laboratory & X-ray reports etc).

In short Forensic Medicine is medical aspects of Law.

It is also known as Legal Medicine/State Medicine.

In U.S.A., this subject is known as Medical Jurisprudence

In France & Germany this subject is known as Legal Medicine.

In England , Scotland & India this subject is known as Forensic Medicine

In West Bengal, Assam & Manipur this subject is known as Forensic & State Medicine.

In Bihar, Orissa & Maharashtra this subject is known as Forensic Medicine &Toxicology

The subject deals with medico legal aspects of crime against person e.g. homicide, suicide, assault , sexual offences, traffic accidents, poisoning, sudden death , asphyxia deaths, burns, etc. and aids the law enforcing agencies in administration of justice

The sub specialities are

F. Serology, F. Biology,

F. Chemistry, F. Pathology, F. Ballistics,

F. Psychiatry, F. Osteology, F. Odontology,

F. Radiology, F. Entomology, F. Thanatology,

F. Science, F. Photography etc.,

Medical Jurisprudence

The word Jurisprudence can be broken into two parts :

Juris = Law, Prudentia = Knowledge

Therefore Medical Jurisprudence means law in relation to medicine

Definition

Medical Jurisprudence is defined as the subject which deals with the application of knowledge of law for purposes of practice of medicine.

In short Medical Jurisprudence is legal aspects of medicine.

This subject therefore deals with medical ethics, medical etiquettes, duties and rights of the doctor and patient , professional misconduct, professional negligence, maintenance of professional secrecy, consent during medical examination and treatment. The subject therefore encompasses the do's and dont's for a doctor in relation to state, patient and other doctor colleagues.

Toxicology

Word Toxicology is derived from 'Toxicon', which was used as poison on arrow heads. Toxicology is defined as the branch of Science which deals with the study of Poisons in reference to their source, character, properties, mechanism of action, signs and symptoms, lethal dose, causes of death, treatment, detection and estimation and postmortem findings. Mathew Joseph Orfila is father of Toxicology

Forensic Toxicology

It deals with medical and legal aspects of the harmful effects of poisons on the human body, including causes and circumstances of death.

Clinical Toxicology

It deals with mechanism of action, manifestations, diagnosis and methods of treatment of a poison.

Pharmacological Toxicology

It is assessing toxicity of therapeutic agents while toxicity in occupational environment and its prevention is occupational toxicology.

Toxicology

Is the study of toxins (produced by living organisms - plants or animals) which are harmful to man

Siddha system of medicine is the heritage of Tamil culture. All the classical treatises of Siddha are available in Tamil only. So, in order to understand and read the subject it’s essential to know about Tamil language. Therefore those who are not studied Tamil as a subject upto 12th standard should study Tamil as a subject during the first professional B.S.M.S course.

In our college we have department for Tamil and in that we teach important terms such as Tamil alphabets, Tamil words and its pronunciation, formation of sentences, basic Tamil grammar, uniqueness of Tamil verses, classical prose, proverbs etc... for those students.

The department of English the creation of literature as well as the study of it. This helps to strengthen the literal education of students by developing a deepened understanding of language and literacy. This department has an essential responsibility for helping students develop their ability to use English well in all their studies and endeavors. Learning of English breaks the language barrier between different countries and gives access to meet new people, communicate with them and understand their cultures and heritages. Thus our English department plays a vital role in academics of Educational development.