Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Forensic Medicine deals with the application of principles and knowledge of medical science in legal investigation of cause of death and helps the Courts of Law in the administration of justice. It is strongly felt that the Law and Medicine should work together very systemically in the investigation of crime against human body.

The department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, SAMC & PGI, Indore is in existence for almost 17 years and is authorized by the State Government for conducting medico-legal autopsies for about 15 years. Department is engaged in teaching undergraduate & postgraduate medical students by providing hands-on experience using modern teaching modalities. It is well equipped with models, specimens, and charts in its state-of-the-art museum and laboratories to provide the best teaching and learning experience to students and enhance their knowledge and creativity.

The department provides training in Clinical Forensic Medicine including medico-legal injuries, sexual assault, physical assault, and poisoning cases. Department also conducts and supports the management of medico-legal cases including collection of samples and evidence and preparing medico-legal reports. Analytical Toxicology lab of the department helps in the management of poisoning cases by detection of various poisons in patients arriving at SAIMS Hospital.

The department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology strives for excellence and to deliver the best quality education, research, and medico-legal services to the community.