PHARMACOLOGY

💊 Department of Pharmacology

📍 Location

The Department is located on the second floor of Building 9 in the college side of the campus. The students’ laboratory and office rooms of the staff are situated in one wing of the floor, while the laboratory occupies the second wing.

⚙️ Key Functional Aspects

• Teaching: The department provides essential training to medical students in experimental and clinical pharmacology.
• Diagnostics: Diagnostic services related to pharmacology are offered to students and patients alike.
• Research: Active research is conducted in various domains of pharmacology to advance the field.

📚 Facilities

The department is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure effective learning and research.

🔬 Students’ Laboratory

A fully functional laboratory where students are trained in the practical aspects of pharmacology, both experimental and clinical.

📖 Library

The department houses a well-stocked library with books, journals, and digital resources to support academic and research activities.

🏛️ Museum

A beautiful museum showcasing pharmacological instruments, samples, and other historical artifacts relevant to the field.

👩‍🏫 Training Period for Undergraduates

Undergraduate medical students undergo a comprehensive training period of one and a half years, spanning the 3rd, 4th, and 5th semesters. During this time, they are introduced to:

• Experimental Pharmacology: Hands-on training in laboratory-based pharmacological techniques and experiments.
• Clinical Pharmacology: Exposure to clinical practices and the application of pharmacological principles in real-world scenarios.
• Basic Principles: Students are familiarized with the foundational principles of pharmacology to understand drug actions, dosages, and mechanisms.

🔬 Research in Pharmacology

The department actively engages in cutting-edge research in pharmacology, contributing to advancements in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline. Research work focuses on drug discovery, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and more.