Forensic Medicine

AT A GLANCE

About the Department

The Department of Forensic Medicine at Shillong Medical College plays a vital role in imparting medico-legal knowledge and skills to undergraduate medical students. The department focuses on the application of medical science to the administration of justice, covering key areas such as medical jurisprudence, postmortem examination, forensic toxicology, and identification techniques. The department features a well-maintained museum with forensic specimens, weapons, models, and charts, providing valuable visual and practical learning resources. Through mock court sessions, autopsy observations, and case discussions, students gain practical exposure to medico-legal procedures and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to fulfill their medico-legal responsibilities effectively.