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Functions & Objectives

FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
  1. Diagnostic Services: Provide accurate and timely diagnosis of diseases through histopathology, cytopathology, hematology, and clinical pathology services.
  2. Medical Education and Training: Train undergraduate and postgraduate medical students in the principles of disease mechanisms, laboratory diagnosis, and clinicopathological correlation.
  3. Research and Academic Contributions: Promote research in pathology, cancer studies, and laboratory medicine to contribute to scientific knowledge and improve patient care.
  4. Quality Control and Assurance: Ensure accuracy and reliability in laboratory testing through internal and external quality control programs.
  5. Interdepartmental Support: Assist clinicians by offering expert opinions, multidisciplinary case discussions, and second opinions to guide patient management.
OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
  1. To impart comprehensive knowledge of disease processes, morphology, and laboratory diagnosis to students and trainees.
  2. To provide precise and evidence-based diagnostic services for patient care.
  3. To encourage critical thinking, diagnostic skills, and academic excellence among students.
  4. To promote ethical practices and quality standards in laboratory medicine.
  5. To foster research initiatives in cancer pathology, cytology, hematology, and other relevant fields.
  6. To support public health initiatives by providing data for epidemiological studies and cancer registries.
  7. To provide health education regarding sickle cell disease and blood donation by organizing camps, lectures in teaching and non-teaching institutes, and broadcasts on All India Radio, alongside celebrating key awareness days through rallies, street plays, and competitive events (rangoli, drawing, essay writing) across colleges.