BAPUJI EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION ®

J.J.M. MEDICAL COLLEGE

(Recognised by the Medical Council of India, New Delhi
Vide No.MCI-34(1) 87-Med./12101 dt.6-8-1987)
DAVANAGERE-577004, Karnataka - India

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Ph.no 270522(Off) 231388 (Pri) 9448839306, 253850-59 Extn 101 Fax 91-8192-231388
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PRIMER TO POST GRADUATE COURSE

2018
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY

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Department Ph.No: 08192-253850, Extn. 124
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 CONTENTS

SECTION – 1

1. ABOUT DAVANGERE
2. ABOUT BAPUJI EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
3. ABOUT J.J.M MEDICAL COLLEGE
4. ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY.
5. DRESS CODE FOR POST GRADUATES
6. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR POST GRADUATES

SECTION – 2

1. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
a. Goals and objectives of post graduate education
b. Components of post graduate curriculum
c. Period of training
d. Examinations
2. POST GRADUATE CURRICULUM IN ANATOMY
 FACUTY MEMBERS, DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY, JJMMC

Dr. Nirmala D. Dr. G. F. Mavishettar Dr. Raghavendra V. P.

Prof & HOD Professor Professor

Dr. Shivakumar A. H. Dr. Shobha Dr. Shaik Hussain Saheb

Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Dr. Nagarathnamma B. Dr. Premchand S. A . Dr. Kantharaj Naik S.

Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor

Mr. Edward I Mr. S. Thangaraj Thomas

Tutor Emeritus teacher
 SECTION-1
ABOUT DAVANGERE:

Davangere city is in the epicenter of Karnataka with a population of over five lakhs. Being a district
head quarters, located on NH4 it is well linked by rail and road to and from all parts of India. It was
previously recognized as MANCHESTER OF KARNATAKA for its once famous cotton industries.
Over a period of time it has been the hub for educational institutions and now it is being recognized as
THE OXFORD OF KARNATAKA.

BAPUJI EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION:

The birth of Bapuji Educational Association in 1958 as a brain child of few visionaries with an intention
to impart basic educational facilities to the dominantly rural citizens of Davangere and its surroundings
was a milestone in the history of Davangere. Through the efforts of a number of luminaries and
Philanthropists, the Association has grown enormously by establishing a chain of educational
institutions in almost every discipline from primary to higher education. Because of the vision and
constant efforts of its present Hon. Secretary, Dr.Sri. Shamanur Shivashankarappa, the Association is at
its zenith and made Davangere the Center for education.
J.J.M.MEDICAL COLLEGE:

Jagadguru Jayadeva Muragharajendra Medical College, Davangere – 577004, Karnataka, India was
established in the year 1965. It is a premiere Institute of the Association imparting Allopathic Medical
Education leading to Undergraduate, PG Degree and Diploma Courses. It is currently affiliated to Rajiv
Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore. The M.B.B.S., Postgraduate Degree and
Diploma courses offered by the Institution are recognized by the MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA.

All the departments of the institution are adequately staffed with highly qualified and experienced
faculty dedicated to teach both the undergraduates and postgraduates. The main aim of the institution is
to make our students competent enough to work at community level. To add, the college is well
equipped with SS Digital Library with Internet facility and V-SAT connectivity. The central library and
Information Center has a total of more than 31,517 books, 17,031 back volumes and 301 periodicals.
The institution is tied up with various government and nongovernmental organizations and is striving
hard to develop a health task force that can work at all levels of health care delivery system including
the remotest areas.

Stalwarts of J.J.M Medical College:

1. Dr.Y. Appaji, Professor of Anatomy & Principal till 1969
2. Dr.M.S Channabasappa, Principal till 1972
3. Dr.H.Gurupadappa, Professor of Medicine & Principal till 1993
4. Dr.M.G. Rajsekharappa, Professor of Microbiology & Principal till 2004
5. Dr.H.R.Chandrasekhar, Professor of Pathology & Principal till 2012
6. Dr.Manjunath Alur, Professor of Medicine & Principal from 2012 till date

Courses Offered:
U.G.: M.B.B.S.
P.G: DEGREE / DIPLOMA
 Post graduate Courses
Degree Diploma
1
M.D. Anatomy -
2
M.D. Physiology -
3 M.D. Biochemistry -
4 M.D Pathology D.C.P
5
M.D. Microbiology -
6 M.D. Pharmacology -
7 M.D Forensic Medicine D.F.M.
8 M.S Oto – Rhino-Laryngology D.L.O
9
M.S Ophthalmology D.O.M.S
10 M.D. Community Medicine -
11 M.D. General Medicine -
12 M.S. General Surgery -
13
M.S Obstetrics & Gynecology D.G.O
14 M.D. Dermatology D.V.D
15 M.D. Anesthesia D.A
16 M.D. Radio diagnosis D.M.R.D
17
M.D. Pediatrics D.C.H
18 M.S Orthopedics D.ORTHO
19 M.D. Chest Medicine -
20 M.D. Psychiatry D.P.M
21
M.D. Emergency Medicine -
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY

The Department of Anatomy is conducting Post-graduate course M.D. Anatomy since 1973. The
P.G. Degree awarded to students trained in this Institute is recognized by the Medical Council of India.
The course of M.D. Anatomy is conducted with affiliation to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore.
The annual intake is 6(six) students. The following are the recognized P.G. teachers under Rajiv
Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore.
1. Dr. Nirmala D.
2. Dr. G. F. Mavishettar
3. Dr. Raghavendra V. P.
4. Dr. Shivakumar A. H.
5. Dr. Shobha

The course content is as prescribed by the Medical Council of India and is regulated by the
curriculum designed by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

DRESS CODE FOR POSTGRADUATES:

Males:
1. Formals with tie and Apron (available in the college society) with name plate, Shoes and socks.
2. Jeans, T shirts are not to be worn during working hours.

Females:
1. Sari / SalwarKameez with dupatta , Apron (available in the college society) with name plate.
2. Jeans, shirts, tight fitting / sleeveless tops, short kurtis are strictly prohibited during working hours.
3. Long hairs should be tied up while attending clinics/practical classes.
4. Leggings with short tops are strictly prohibited.

ATTENTION: Strict action will be taken towards any violation of the above mentioned dress
code.

CODE OF CONDUCT:
1. Postgraduate students should be sincere to their lab work/hospital and tasks to be learnt in each
of their academic terms.
2. Adhere to college timings: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm to 5-00 pm.
3. Minimum 80% attendance per each academic year is must for obtaining eligibility to appear for
university exam.
4. A postgraduate student can avail two casual leaves in a month. Prior intimation has to be given to
the HOD/ staff in charge of unit before availing the leave.
5. A postgraduate student cannot avail leave during the period when academic work has been
assigned to him/her.
6. Any form of academic activity viz., seminar/journal club/case presentation/culture seminar/slide
seminar/class etc., assigned to a postgraduate cannot be postponed without prior intimation with
valid reason.
7. Postgraduates will not be permitted to attend conferences without paper or poster presentation.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

3. All postgraduates should attend the teaching program in their respective department without any
fail.
4. Maintenance of log book is compulsory and should be signed regularly by the staff in charge.
5. Attending one each of national & state level CME/Conference is essential.
6. Oral, poster presentation in National/State conferences and should publish original articles in
indexed Journals in the respective discipline during the tenure of the course.
7. Should take up and cooperate with staff in conducting periodic assessments in the departments.
8. First year postgraduates within 6 months of their admission to the course should prepare a synopsis
of their dissertation topic assigned by the guides and submit to the University as part of requirement
for MD/MS degree.
9. Submission of synopsis to Institutional Ethical Committee/ Institutional Review board is mandatory
before submitting the same to University. Permission/ Clearance from the Committee should be
obtained to carry out the study further.

KIND SUGGESTIONS:

1. Handle laboratory/Clinical Equipments & library books with due care.

2. Give due respect to teachers and be familiar with teachers other than your guide. Do not avoid
them.
3. Ragging in any form is legally punishable & is strictly prohibited. Report any ragging to you or
others to the authorities. Do not indulge yourself in ragging .
4. Keep your hostel rooms clean. Do not disturb other inmates. Conserve water and Go Green.
5. Avoid over speeding while driving vehicles & any other unlawful activities.
6. Any disciplinary actions by the authorities, is for your own good. So take them in right spirit and
cooperate.
7. Do not wear apron outside the college/hospital campus.
8. Work hard so that you can enjoy later. Otherwise you will have to work hard when you should be
enjoying.
 SECTION-2

The contents of this section are as per guidelines given by MCI (Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2000
amended up to March 2012) & Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (Regulations and curricula of Post Graduate
Medical Degree and Diploma Courses in Clinical / Pre clinical and Para clinical subjects- 2009)

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
GOAL

The goal of postgraduate medical education shall be to produce competent specialists and/or Medical
teachers.

1. Who shall recognize the health needs of the community, and carry out professional obligations
ethically and in keeping with the objectives of the national health policy
2. Who shall have mastered most of the competencies, pertaining to the speciality, that are required
to be practical at the secondary and the tertiary levels of the health care delivery system;
3. Who shall be aware of the contemporary advances and developments in the discipline concerned;
4. Who shall have acquired a spirit of scientific inquiry and is oriented to the principles of research
methodology and epidemiology; and
5. Who shall have acquired the basic skills in teaching of the medical and paramedical
professionals;

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:

At the end of the postgraduate training in the discipline concerned the student shall be able to:

I. Recognize the importance to the concerned speciality in the context of the health needs of the
community and the national priorities in the health section.
II. Practice the speciality concerned ethically and in step with the principles of primary health care.
III. Demonstrate sufficient understanding of the basic sciences relevant to the concerned speciality.
IV. Identify social, economic, environmental, biological and emotional determinants of health in a
given case, and take them into account while planning therapeutic, rehabilitative, preventive and
primitive measure/strategies.
V. Diagnose and manage majority of the conditions in the speciality concerned on the basis of
clinical assessment, and appropriately selected and conducted investigations.
VI. Plan and advice measures for the prevention and rehabilitation of patients suffering from disease
and disability related to the speciality.
VII. Demonstrate skills in documentation of individual case details as well as morbidity and mortality
rate relevant to the assigned situation.
VIII. Demonstrate empathy and humane approach towards patients and their families and exhibit
interpersonal behavior in accordance with the societal norms and expectations.
 IX. Play the assigned role in the implementation of national health programme, effectively and
responsibly.
X. Organize and supervise the chosen/assigned health care services demonstrating adequate
managerial skills in the clinic/hospital or the field situation.
XI. Develop skills as a self-directed learner, recognize continuing education needs; select and use
appropriate learning resources.
XII. Demonstrate competence in basic concepts of research methodology and epidemiology, and be
able to critically analyze relevant published research literature.
XIII. Develop skills in using educational methods and techniques as applicable to the teaching of
medical/nursing students, general physicians and paramedical health workers.
XIV. Function as an effective leader of a health team engaged in health care. Research or training.
COMPONENTS OF THE POSTGRADUATE CURRICLLUM:
The major components of the Postgraduate curriculum shall be :

• Theoretical knowledge
• Practical and clinical skills
• Thesis skills.
• Attitudes including communication skills.
• Training in research methodology.
•

THESIS:
Every candidate pursuing master degree shall carry out work on an assigned research project under the
guidance of a recognized Post Graduate Teacher, the result of which shall be written up and submitted in
the form of a Thesis.

PERIOD OF TRAINING

The period of training for obtaining MD/MS degrees shall be three completed years & for obtaining Post
graduates Diploma shall be two completed years including examination period.

EXAMINATIONS:

The examinations shall be organized on the basis of grading or marking system to evaluate and certify
candidate’s level of knowledge, skill and competence at the end of the training.
A candidate shall secure not less than 50% marks in each head of passing which shall include
(1) Theory
(2) Practical including clinical and viva voce examination.
 POSTGRADUATE CURRICULUM IN ANATOMY

RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

M.D.ANATOMY – COURSE DESCRIPTION

I. Goal: The Postgraduate course M.D.(Anatomy) should enable a medical graduate to become a
competent specialist, acquire knowledge and skills in educational technology for teaching medical,
dental and health sciences and conduct research in bio-medical sciences.

II. Objectives: At the end of the course, a Postgraduate in Anatomy shall be able to,

1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of gross and microscopic structure of

human body and skills to demonstrate special dissection and histological and histochemical
techniques.
2. Comprehend normal disposition, interrelationships, functional and applied anatomy of the various
structures of the body.
3. Describe development of human body to provide an anatomical basis for understanding the structure
and correlate with functions both in health and in disease presentations.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic and systemic embryology including genetic inheritance and
sequential developments of organs and systems.
5. Recognize critical stages of development and the effects of common teratogens, Genetic mutations
and environmental hazards.
6. Explain development basis of major variations and abnormalities.
7. Beware of contemporary advances and developments in anatomy and related bio-medical field.
8. Demonstrate competence in basic concepts of research and acquire a spirit of enquiry in research.
9. Critically evaluate published research literature.
10. Recognize continuing educational needs and develop skills as a self-directed learner.
11. Select and use appropriate learning resources and teaching techniques as applicable For teaching and
evaluation of medical and allied health science students.
12. Carryout professional obligations ethically and in keeping with objectives of National Health Policy.
13. Function as an effective member in health care, research and training.
14. Exhibit interpersonal behaviour in accordance with social norms and expectations.
15. Acquire knowledge relating to latest non-invasive techniques like X-rays, CT scan, MRI, Ultrasound
and their interpretation in health and disease conditions.
16. Describe the methodology, techniques of embalming, preservation of cadavers and museum
techniques.
17. Describe and interpretation of Anatomy Act as in existence.
III. Outline of Course Contents:

Theory:
1. History of Anatomy
2. General Anatomy
3. Elements of Anatomy
4. Gross Human Anatomy including Cross Sectional Anatomy and Applied Anatomy.
5. Principles of Microscopy and Histological techniques
6. General and Systemic Histology.
7. General, and Systemic Embryology including Growth, Development and Teratology.
8. Neuro Anatomy
9. Surface Anatomy
10. Radiological Anatomy including Principles of newer techniques and interpretation of
CT scan, Sonography and MRI.
11. Human Genetics
12. Comparative Anatomy
13. Principles of Physical Anthropology
14. Museum techniques, embalming techniques including Medico legal aspects and knowledge of
Anatomy Act.
15. Medical Ethics
16. Recent Advances in Anatomy.

Practical Schedule:

1. During the course the PG students should dissect the entire human cadaver.
2. They should embalm and maintain the record of embalming work done.
3. They should prepare and mount at least 10 museum specimens.
4. In Histology section -
* Collection of tissues, fixing, block making, section cutting; use of different types of
microtomes and preparation of general and systemic slides.
* Haematoxylin & Eosin -
(i) Preparation of Stains
(ii) Staining techniques.
* Knowledge of special staining techniques like Silver Nitrate, PAS staining, Osmium Tetroxide, Van
Gieson etc.
* Embryo(Chick embryo) mounting and serial sections of embryo should be taken and Stained with
Haematoxyline & Eosin.
* Knowledge of light microscope and electron microscope.
* Detailed microscopic study of all the t issues(General and Systemic slides).

Method of Training:
The candidates shall attend all the undergraduate Theory and Practical classes regularly. Rotation
postings of PG students shall be made in the II and III years of the
Course as follows:
1. General Surgery - 4 weeks ()
2. Orthopaedics - 2 weeks () II year
3. Radiodiagnosis - 2 weeks ()

1. General Medicine - 2 weeks ()

2. Paediatrics - 2 weeks ()
3. Obstetrics and Gynaecology - 2 weeks () III year.
4. Genetics - 2 weeks ()
At the end of posting, a certificate has to be obtained from the concerned heads of the Departments for
satisfactory learning.
During the three years of the course, the Postgraduate students shall take part in teaching
undergraduate students in gross anatomy, histology, tutorials, group discussions and seminars.

IV. Seminars & Journal Review Meetings:

The Postgraduate students should actively participate in departmental seminars and journal reviews.
A record showing the involvement of the student shall be maintained. A diary should be maintained.
Seminars and journal reviews are suggested to be conducted alternately once in every 15 days.
V. Maintenance of Record of Work Done:
1. A diary showing each day’s work has to be maintained by the candidate, which shall be submitted to
the head of the department for scrutiny on the first working day of each month.

2. A practical record of work done in Histology and Gross Anatomy with an emphasis on Cross
sectional Anatomy has to be maintained by the candidate and duly scrutinized and certified by the
head of the department and to be submitted to the external examiner during the final examination.

3. A list of the seminars and journal clubs that have been attended and participated by the student has to
be maintained which should be scrutinized by the head of the department.

VI. Periodical Assessment and Progress Report:

The post graduate students have to be assessed periodically by conducting written, practical and viva
voce examination at the end of every year. The assessment should be based also on participation in
seminars, journal review, performance in the teaching and use of teaching aids and progress in dissertation
work.

The assessment will be done by all the recognized P.G. teachers of the Department and the progress record
should be maintained by the head of the department.

VII. Dissertation work:

During the course of study every candidate has to prepare a dissertation individually, on a selected topic
under the direct guidance and supervision of a recognized postgraduate teacher as per MCI and RGUHS
regulations.
The suggested time schedule for dissertation work is:

1. Preparation work for dissertation synopsis including pilot study and submission of the synopsis to the
University within 6 months from the commencement of course or as per the dates notified by the University
from time to time.
2. Data collection for dissertation and writing the dissertation.
3. The candidates shall report the progress of the dissertation work to the concerned guide
periodically and obtain clearance for the continuation of the dissertation work.
4. Submission of the dissertation six months prior to the final examination or as per the dates
notified by the University from time to time.
Registration of dissertation topic:

Every candidate shall submit a synopsis in the prescribed proforma for registration of
Dissertation topic by the University after it is scrutinized by the P.G.training cum Research Committee of
the concerned institution. The synopsis shall be sent within the first 6 months from the commencement of
the course or as notified by the University in the calendar of events, to the Registrar(Academic).

Submission of dissertation:
The dissertation shall be submitted to the Registrar(Evaluation) of the University six months prior to the
final examination or as notified in the calendar of events. Approval

of the dissertation by the panel of examiners is a prerequisite for a candidate to appear for the University
examination.

IX. Scheme of Evaluation:

A. Theory – 400 marks:

The written examination consists of four papers, with maximum marks of 100 for each paper. Each
paper will be of three hours duration.
Each Theory paper consists of:

1. Long Essay Questions 2 x 20 = 40 marks

2. Short Essay Questions 6 x 10 = 60 marks
Total 100 marks
Paper-I
a) History of Anatomy
b) General and Elements of Anatomy
c) Gross Anatomy with applied aspects

Paper-II
a) General & Systemic Embryology including growth, development and Teratology
b) Comparative Anatomy
c) Principles of Physical Anthropology
Paper-III
a) General & Systemic Histology and Principles of Microscopy
b) Histological, museum and embalming techniques including medico legal aspects
c) Human Genetics.

Paper – IV
a) Neuroanatomy
b) Applied Anatomy, Cross Sectional Anatomy, Radiological Anatomy & Newer Imaging Techniques.
c) Recent advances in Anatomy.

Questions on recent advances may be asked in any or all papers*.

*The topics assigned to the different papers are given as general guidelines. A strict division of subjects
may not be possible. Some overlapping of topics is inevitable. Students should be prepared to answer the
overlapping topics.

B. Practicals – 200 marks Gross Anatomy – 100 marks, Histology – 100 marks
i) Gross Anatomy
To dissect in 3 hours and display for discussion the allotted dissection exercise on a human cadaver.
Distribution of Marks:
Surface Anatomy = 10
Dissection = 40
Discussion = 50
Total: 100_ marks
ii) Histology

1. Identification and discussion of 10 stained sections which include

Neuroanatomy, Embryology and Human Genetics. 10x4 = 40 marks
2. i) Preparation of a paraffin block - 10 marks
ii) Taking serial sections from blocks provided - 10 marks
iii) Staining of the given section with H & E and discussion 20 marks
Discussion on Histological techniques 20 marks
Total : 100 marks
 iii) Viva-Voce – 100 marks

1. This includes all the components of the syllabus along with specimens, skiagrams,
including newer imaging techniques, bones and embryology models including a problem solving
exercise and discussion on the dissertation topic submitted for the examination.
= 80 marks
2. Pedagogy: Demonstration of teaching sksill/techniques = 20 marks

Maximum marks Theory Practicals Viva-voce Total

M.D.(Anatomy) Examination 400 200 100 700

X . Recommended Books and Journals/Latest editions

Gross Anatomy:
1. Susan Standring – Gray’s Anatomty – 39th Edition, Elsevier, 2005.
2. McMinn R.M.H.Last’s Anatomy – 8th Edition, ELBS, 1990
3. Basmajain.V.John and Slonecker.E.Charles,Grant’s Method of Anatomy, 11th Edition, Williams
and Wilkins 1989.
4. Hollinshed.W. Henry, Anatomy for Surgeons – 4th Edition, Harper and Raw Publishers,1985.
5. DUPLESSIS and Gadecker Lee Mcgregor’s, Synopsis of Surgical Anatomy – 12th Edition,
K.M.Varghese Company,1986.
6. Snell.S.Richard, Clinical Anatomy for Medical Students – 5th Edition, Little Brown & Company,
1985.
7. Grant Boileau.J.C., An Atlas of Anatomy – 5th Edition, Williams and Wilkins – 1984.
8. Graggs Hall E.C.B, Anatomy as a basis for Clinical Medicine – 2nd Edition, Williams and
Williams, 1990.
9. Mc Minn M.H.Robert, Mc Minn’s Functional and Clinical Anatomy – 1st Edn.Mosbu
Publications,1995.
10. A.K.Datta, Text Book of Anatomy Vol.I, II & III – 4th Edition, 1997, Current Books
International.
11. Le Gross Clark, Tissues of the Body – 6th Edn. 1980, Oxford University Press.
12. Keith & Moore, Clinically Orient ed Anatomy – 3rd Edition, 1992, Williams & Wilkins.

Histology:
1. Cormack.H.David, Ham’s Text Book of Histology – 9th Edn. J.B.Lippincott Company,1987.
2. Copenhaver.M.Wilfred et al, Bailey’s Text book of Histology - 17th Edition, Williams and
Wilkins, 1978.
3. Difiore. S.H.Mariano, Atlas of Human Histology – 5th Edition, Lea Febiger Publishers, 1985.
4. Janqueira.C.Luis et al, Basic Histology – 2nd Edition, Large Medical Publication, 1971.
5. Drury R.A.B., Wallington E.A. Carlton’s Histological Technique – 5th Edition, Oxford
University Press, 1980.
6. Cullings, Histological Technique – 3rd Edition, 1994, Butterworths.
 7. John D.Bancroft, Manual of Histological Technique – 1st Edition, 1984, Churchil Livingstone.
8. Michael H.Ross, Histology – A Text & Atlas – 3rd Edition, 1985, Williams & Wilkins.
9. Bloom and Fawcett, Text Book of Histology, W.B.Saunder’s Company.

Embryology:
1. Hamilton W.J. and Mossman H.W.Human Embryology – 4th Edition, Williams and Wilkins
Company, 1972.
2. Sadler.T.W.,Langman’s Medical Embryology – 7th Edition, Williams and Wilkins Company
1995.
3. A.K.Dutta, Essentials of Human Embryology – 2nd Edition, Current Books International, 1991.
4. Moore Persaud, The Developing Human – 7th Edition, Elsevier, 2003.
5. Larsen, Human Embryology – 2nd Edition, 1997, Churchil Livingstone.
6. Langman, Medical Embryology, T.W. Sadur – 9th Edition, 2004, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.

Neuro Anatomy:
1. Everett.N.B., Functional Neuroanatomy - 6th Edition, Lee and
Febigger,1971.
2. Chusid.G.Joseph, Correlative Neuroanatomy and Functional Neurology – 16th Edition, Lange
Medical Plublication, 1976.
3. A.K.Datta, Neuroanatomy - 1st Edition, Current Books International, 1997.
4. Snell.S. Richard, Clinical Neuroanatomy for Medical Students - 4th Edition, Lippincott – Raven,
1982.
5. Parent Andre, Carpenter’s Neuroanatomy – 9th Edition, Williams and Wilkins, 1996.
6. Inderbir Singh, Neuroanatomy – 5th Edition , 1997, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publications.

Human Genetics/Medical Genetics:

1. Robert F.Mueller, Emery’s Elements of Medical Genetics – 9th Edition, 1995, Churchil
Livingstone.
2. Nora & Frazer, Medical Genetics Principles, 1974, Lee & Gebiger, Philadelphia.
3. Friedman, NMS Genetics – 2nd Edition , 1996.
4. Alfred G.Kudson Jr., Genetics & Disease, Mc Graw Hill Book Company N.Y.
5. Thomas D.Gelehrtar, Principles of Medical Genetics – 2nd Edition, 1990, Williams & Wilkins.
6. J.M.Conner M A Ferguson Smith, Essentials of Medical Genetics, Blackwell Scientific
Publications.

Comparative Anatomy:

1. Banks Histology and Comparative Organology, A Text & Atlas, Edition 1974.
2. Wolstenhome, Taste & Smell in Vertebrates, Edition 1970.
3. Embryogenesis in Mammals, CIBA foundation, Edition 1976.
4. George.C.Kent, Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates – 3rd Edition, 1983, Mc.Graw Hill Book
Company.
5. Romer, Vertbrate Body – 5th Edition, 1978, V.B. Saunders Company.

Physical Anthropology:
1. Harrision, Human Biology an introduction to Human Evolution and Growth – 2nd Edn.1970 2.
Poirie, Fossil Man, 197
Embalming Techniques:
1. Jayavelu.T., Embalming Techniques, Churchil Lilvingston.
2. Ansari M.C., Embalming.
3. Embalming, Ajmani -1st Edition, 1998, J.P.Publishers.

Museum Techniques:
1. Tompsett RH, Anatomical Techniques.
2. Edwards JJ, Medical Museum Techniques, Oxford University Press.

Journals:

1.Journal of Anatomical Society of India

2. Journal of Anatomy.
3. Acta Anatomica
4. American Journal of Anatomy
5. American Journal of Physical Anthropology
6. Journal of Morphology, Embryology
7. Anatomical Record
8. American Journal of Medical Genetics.
9. Annual Review of Genetics.

Additional Reading:

1. Compendium of recommendations of various committees on Health and

Development(1943-1975). DGHS, 1985 Central Bureau of Health Intelligence,
Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Govt.of India, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.

2. Nationald Health Policy, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan,
New Delhi, 1983.

3. Santolsh Kumar, The elements of Research, writing and editing 1994, Dept.of
Urology, JIPMER, Pondicherry.

4. Srinivasa D.K. et al, Medical Education Principles and Practice, 1995. National
Teacher Training Centre, JIPMER, Pondicherry.

5. Indian Council of Medical Research, “Policy Statement of Ethical considerations

involved in Research on Human Subjects”,1982, I.C.M.R., New Delhi.

6. Code of Medical Ethics framed under section 33 of the Indian Medical Council Act,1956.Medical
Council of India, Kotla Road, New Delhi.

7. Francis C.M., Medical Ethics, JP Publications, 1993.

8. Indian National Science Academy, Guidelines for care and use of animals in Scientific Research,
New Delhi, 1994.
9. International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, Uniform requirements for manuscript submitted
to biomedical journals, N Engl J Med 1991.

10. Kirkwood B R, Essentials of Medical Statistics, - 1st Ed., Oxford, Blackwell Scientific Publications,
1988.

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 TIME TABLE FOR M. D., ANATOMY STUDENTS

DAY 8AM TO 9AM 9AM TO 10AM 10AM T0 11AM 11AM TO 1PM 2.30PM TO 4.30PM

U.G. U.G.
P.G. U.G.
MONDAY DISSECTION HISTOLOGY
DISSECTION PRACTICALS LECTURE
PRACTICALS PRACTICALS
P.G.
P.G. U.G. U.G.
U.G. GROUP
TUESDAY DISSERTATIO DISSECTION HISTOLOGY
LECTURE DISCUSSION
N WORK PRACTICALS PRACTICALS

U.G. U.G.
U.G. P.G.
WEDNESDAY DISSECTION HISTOLOGY
LECTURE HISTOLOGY PRACTICALS
PRACTICALS PRACTICALS
P.G.
P.G. U.G. U.G.
U.G. GROUP
THURSDAY DISSERTATIO DISSECTION HISTOLOGY
LECTURE DISCUSSION
N WORK PRACTICALS PRACTICALS

P.G. REVIEW OF WORK

U.G.
U.G. MUSEUM SPECIMENS/SPECIAL AND DISCUSSION
FRIDAY DISSECTION
LECTURE STAINING WITH GUIDE
PRACTICALS

P.G. SUBJECT
U.G.
DISSERTATION U.G. SEMINAR/JOURNAL
SATURDAY TUTORIALS --
WORK LECTURE CLUB
 MODEL CHECK LIST FOR EVALUATION OF JOURNAL PRESENTATIONS

Name of the Student: Date:

Name of the faculty/Observer:

Sl. Items for observation Poor Below Average Good Very

No during presentation 0 Average 1 2 3 Good 4
1 Article chosen was

2 Extent of understanding
of scope & objectives of
the paper by the
candidate

3 Whether cross-
references have been
consulted

4 Whether other relevant

publications consulted

5 Ability to respond to
question on the
paper/subject

6 Audio-visual aids used

7 Ability to discuss the

paper
8 Clarity of presentation

9 Any other observation

Total score
 MODEL CHECK LIST FOR EVALUATION OF SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS

Name of the Student: Date:

Name of the faculty/Observer:

Sl. Items for observation Poor Below Average Good Very

No during presentation 0 Average 1 2 3 Good 4
1 Whether other relevant
publications consulted
2 Whether cross-
references have been
consulted

3 Completeness of
preparation

4 Clarity of presentation

5 Understanding of subject

6 Ability to answer the

questions

7 Time scheduling

8 Appropriate use of audio-

visual aids
9 Overall performance

10 Any other observation

Total score
 MODEL CHECK LIST FOR EVALUATION OF TEACHING SKILL PRACTICE

Name of the Student: Date:

Name of the faculty/Observer:

Sl. Strong Point Weak Point

No
1 Communication of the purpose of the
talk
2 Evokes audience interest in the
subject

3 The introduction

4 The sequence of ideas

5 The use of practical examples and/or

illustrations

6 Speaking style (enjoyable,

monotonous, etc. Specify)

7 Attempts audience participation

8 Summary of the main points at the

end

9 Ask questions

10 Answer questions asked by the

audience

11 Rapport of speaker with his audience

12 Effectiveness of the talk

13 Uses AV aids appropriately

 MODEL CHECK LIST FOR DISSERTATION PRESENTATIONS

Name of the Student: Date:

Name of the faculty/Observer:

Sl. Points to be Poor Below Average Good Very

No considered 0 Average 1 2 3 Good 4
1 Interest show in selecting
topic

2 Appropriate review

3 Discussion with guide &

other faculty

4 Quality of protocol

5 Preparation of proforma

Total score
 CONTINUOUS EVALUTION OF DISSERTATION WORK BY GUIDE/CO-GUIDE

Name of the Student: Date:

Name of the faculty/Observer:

Sl. Points to be Poor Below Average Good Very

No considered 0 Average 1 2 3 Good 4
1 Periodic consultation
with guide/ co-guide
2 Regular collection of case
material

3 Depth of analysis/
discussion

4 Department presentation
of findings

5 Quality of final output

6 Others

Total score
 ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES ATTENDED
Name:

Admission Year:

College:

Date Type of activity – Specify Particulars

Seminar, Journal club, Presentation, UG teaching