Department of Anatomy
Department of Anatomy
About Department
The Department of Anatomy at GIMS provides state-of-the-art teaching facilities aligned to the competency-based medical curriculum. Training blends classical dissection with imaging and technology to ensure conceptual clarity and clinical correlation.
Vision:
- To develop the Department of Anatomy, GIMS, as a centre of excellence in integrated, student-centred medical education and research, supported by academic innovation and ethical body donation services.
Mission:
- To lay a strong and ethical foundation in Anatomy for newly admitted MBBS students through competency-based and clinically integrated teaching.
- To nurture a research-oriented mindset among undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- To promote awareness and participation in body donation programs in the community.
- To organize Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs, workshops, and expert guest lectures to foster lifelong learning.
Department Information
| Sr. No. | Heading | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name of the Department | Anatomy |
| 2 | Department Email | anatomygims19@gmail.com |
| 3 | Date of Establishment | 13th November 2017 |
| 4 | Name of the First and Present Head of Department | Dr. Ranjana Verma |
| 5 | Total Books in Department Library | 133 |
| 6 | Journals | Journal of the Anatomical Society of India |
- To enrich undergraduate teaching, we aim to establish a center dedicated to body and organ donation. This initiative aims to deepen students' anatomical understanding while promoting ethical considerations and societal awareness regarding donation practices. Through education and advocacy, we strive to foster a culture of donation, enhancing both academic learning and societal impact.
- For our research endeavors, we endeavor to create a fetal repository dedicated to studies in developmental anatomy. This repository will serve as a valuable resource for advancing our understanding of human development, enriching our research activities and contributing to scientific knowledge in this field.
- For faculty development, we aim to initiate the establishment of a bone bank through bone retrieval efforts, alongside the creation of a Virtual and Clinical Anatomy Museum. These initiatives are pivotal in laying the groundwork for the development of a postgraduate course, enhancing our faculty's expertise and enriching educational resources.
- For undergraduate teaching, our goal is to elevate the department into a Center of Excellence for anatomy education, catering to both undergraduate and postgraduate training needs.
- In our research activities, we prioritize faculty training in Genetics and the establishment of a Molecular Genetics Laboratory. These initiatives aim to enhance our research capabilities, fostering advancements in genetic studies and contributing to scientific knowledge in the field.
- In faculty development, our focus is on initiating Immunohistochemistry and Electron Microscopy for research purposes. Additionally, we aim to organize State-level and All India conferences of anatomy, fostering academic exchange and professional growth among faculty members.
- Embalming & Cadaver Storage
- Anatomy Museum
- Histology slide preparation facility
- Advanced microscope with projection feature
- Paid Embalming
- Plastination
- Undergraduate Training - MBBS Teaching & Research include 650 hours of teaching in the form of Didactic lectures, tutorials, small group discussions, self-directed learning, early clinical exposure, AETCOM sessions, seminars and practical demonstration sessions, Elective training, STS projects.
- Postgraduate Training - MD/DNB teaching & Research
- Fellowship Course - Anaesthesia (Nerve blocks)
- Nursing & paramedical Training
- LCD Projector
- Multimedia with TV monitor
- Projection microscope
- White & Green Board
- 2D and 3D Charts
- Embryology and Gross Anatomy Models
Department of Anatomy
UG/PG Teaching Schedule
| Day | 9–10 AM | 10–11 AM | 11–12 Noon | 12–1 PM | 2–3 PM | 3–4 PM | 4–5 PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | PG–Seminar/Journal Club | PG–SDL | Anatomy (L) | Anatomy (SGT) | Anatomy (Practical) | ||
| Tuesday | Anatomy (L) | PG–SDL | Anatomy (Practical) | PG–Case Presentation | |||
| Wednesday | PG–SDL | PG–Practical Lab | Anatomy (L) | Anatomy (SGT) | Anatomy (Practical) | ||
| Thursday | PG–SDL | Anatomy (L) | Anatomy (Practical) | PG–SDL | Anatomy (Practical) | ||
| Friday | Anatomy (L) | PG–Seminar/Journal Club | PG–Practical Lab | ||||
| Saturday | PG–SDL | Anatomy (L) | PG–Microteaching | ||||
Results - UG & PG
| Sr. No. | Exam | No. of Students Appeared | No. of Students Passed | Passing Percentage | Distinction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 (Regular Examination) | 99 | 88 | 90 | 01 |
| 2 | 2020 (Regular Examination) | 99 | 90 | 91 | 05 |
| 3 | 2021 (Regular Examination) | 99 | 92 | 93 | 02 |
| 4 | 2022 (Regular Examination) | 96 | 90 | 94 | 07 |
| 5 | 2023 (Regular Examination) | 99 | 95 | 96 | 10 |
| 6 | 2024 (Regular Examination) | 99 | 96 | 97 | 12 |
Dissertation Projects and CME/Workshops organized by the department
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Dissertation projects of department:
Morphometric analysis of Pterion, Asterion, Bregma, Lamda in North Indian Population.
CME/Workshop organized by the department
| S. No. | CONFERENCES & CME & DAY | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Awareness Program on “Body & Organ Donation – Live Beyond Life” Organized by Department of Anatomy. | 18/09/2019 |
| 2. | World Anatomy Day - 2023 | 15/10/2023 |
| 3. | World Anatomy Day - 2024 | 16/10/2024 |
| 4. | DASMOS 2025 "Evolution of Anatomy - Advance in Research and Teaching Methodologies" | 12/12/2025 |
Intramural projects
| Topic | Principal Investigator |
|---|---|
| Effect of centrality of umbilical cord and vascular pattern of Chorionic Blood Vessels on foetal outcome. | Dr. Ranjana Verma |
| Mind Mapping -A Nobel teaching tool in anatomy | Dr. Ranjana Verma |
| Association between the 2nd and 4th digit ratio and cardiovascular risk factors; Body mass index, BP, Visceral Fat and Heart rate variability in apparently healthy young males | Dr. Ranjana Verma |
| Estimation of gender and body height of an individual by using spatial gait parameters "lentgth swept in one stride and step-width. | Dr. P. S. Mittal |
| To study the association between cervical lordotic angle and early cervical spine degeneration in young adult computer professionals | Dr. P. S. Mittal |
| Microscopic Structure of Placenta in Females with Iron Deficiency Anemia- A Case-Control Study | Dr. Sonu |
Faculty Publications (Last 5 Years)
Department Research & Scientific Contributions
Department of Anatomy
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