Assistant Professor- Forensic Medicine

Practical & Legal Involvement

• Assist in  medicolegal autopsies  under the supervision of senior faculty.
• Support preparation of  medicolegal reports  including :
• Injury documentation
• Age estimation
• Cause of death
• Participate in :
• Hospital and police liaison for medicolegal cases
• Court appearances  as expert witness (under mentorship)

Research & Academic Development

• Collaborate in departmental and institutional research.
• Assist in :
• Literature reviews
• Data collection & analysis
• Drafting abstracts, papers, and case reports
• Attend :
• CMEs, conferences, faculty development programs (FDPs)
• Workshops in forensic science and medical education

Administrative & Support Duties

• Support Head of Department in :
• Curriculum planning
• Maintaining teaching schedules and student attendance records
• Help organize :
• Guest lectures
• Student activities (e.g., forensic quiz, debates)
• Departmental inspections and NMC documentation

Desirable Attributes

• Confidence in communicating medico-legal concepts to students and non-medical stakeholders (e.g., police, legal teams).
• Basic familiarity with  legal procedures , IPC / Cr PC sections, and documentation standards.
• Skilled in dissection and forensic photography (advantageous).
• Comfort with digital teaching tools and virtual learning platforms

Skills Required

forensic analysis, Medical Imaging, evidence collection