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Government Medical College & Hospital, Akola

शासकीय वैद्यकीय महाविद्यालय व रुग्णालय, अकोला
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Pre-Clinical Departments

Department of Pharmacology

HOD

Dr. Kavita Jaiswal

Prof. and HOD

Introduction

Department of Pharmacology,Government Medical College ,Akola under medical education and drug dept. Mantralay Mumbai.

Mission
    Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching and training of students in pharmacology as per the attached documents:
Undergraduate teaching:
As a teaching institute we are committed to train the students both undergraduates and postgraduates so that they become competent, skilful, ethical, knowledgeable and on whom a society can rely.
    1. Goal
  1. The broad goal of teaching pharmacology to undergraduate students is to inculcate in them a rational and scientific basis of therapeutics.
  2. 2. Educational objectives
    (a) Knowledge
    At the end of the course, the student shall be able to :
  3. i. describe the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of essential and commonly used drugs
  4. ii. list the indications, contraindications, interactions and adverse reactions of commonly used drugs
  5. iii. indicate the use of appropriate drug in a particular disease with consideration of its cost, efficacy and safety for : individual needs,
  6. iv describe the pharmacokinetic basis, pharmacotherapy of common poisonings
  7. Integrate the list the drugs of addiction and recommend the management
  8. vi. Write the prescription for common emergency clinical disorders.
  9. vii. Explain pharmacological basis of prescribing drugs in special medical situations such as pregnancy, lactation, infancy and old age
  10. vii explain the concept of rational drug therapy in clinical pharmacology
  11. viii state the principles underlying the concept of Essential Drugs
  12. ix evaluate the ethics and modalities involved in the development and introduction of new drugs

  13. (b) Skills
    At the end of the course, the student shall be able to :
  14. i. prescribe drugs for common ailments in experimental pharmacology (pharmacy).
  15. ii. identify adverse reactions and interactions of commonly used drugs
  16. iii. interpret the data of experiments designed for the study of effects of drugs and bioassays which are observed during the study
  17. iv. be well:conversant with the principles of pharmacy and dispense the medications giving proper instructions:ability to write the label of medicinal preparation
  18. v.active learning in pharmacology: presentation of seminar ,microteaching (public speech ability) quiz,(immediate recall ability) CME topic and research methodology(problem solving ability, rational use of medicines,analytical skill development)

  19. Postgraduate Teaching
    1. Goal
  20. The broad goal of teaching pharmacology to Postgraduate students is to inculcate in them a rational and scientific basis of therapeutics,clinical pharmacology ,experimental pharmacology and others.

  21. 2. Educational objectives
    (a) Knowledge
    At the end of the course, the student shall be able to :
  22. i. describe the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics principles and applied aspect of essential and commonly used drugs
  23. ii. list the indications, contraindications, interactions and adverse reactions of commonly used drugs
  24. iii. indicate the use of appropriate drug in a particular disease with consideration of its cost, efficacy and safety for :individual needs,
  25. iv. describe the pharmacokinetic basis, pharmacotherapy of common poisonings and disorders.
  26. v. Integrate the list the drugs of addiction and recommend the management
  27. vi. Write the prescription for common emergency clinical disorders.
  28. vii. Explain pharmacological basis of prescribing drugs in special medical situations such as pregnancy, lactation, infancy and old age
  29. vii explain the concept of rational drug therapy in clinical pharmacology
  30. viii state the principles underlying the concept of Essential Drugs
  31. ix evaluate the ethics and modalities involved in the development and introduction of new drugs
  32. vi.Pharmacovigilance :ADR monitoring reporting related
  33. vii.Researh methodology
  34. viii.Drug utilization study
  35. x..Pharmacoeconomics
  36. x.Pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics
  37. xi.Therapeutic drug monitoring
  38. xii. Medical stores functioning in relation to drug procurement for ward and opd patients and patients under sheeshu janani suraksha karyakram, rajiv gandhi jeevandayi yojana,local health camps
  39. [ xiii Animal housekeeping related knowledge (presently animal experimentation, dissection and sacrificing has been banned by central govt.)
Functions & objectives.
  • Plan and interpret laboratory investigations for diagnosis of infectious diseases and correlate the clinical manifestations with the etiological agent.
  • Identify common infectious agents with the help of laboratory procedure; acquire knowledge of antimicrobial agents, use of antimicrobial sensitivity tests to select suitable antimicrobial agents for treatment.
  • Perform simple laboratory tests, which help to arrive at rapid diagnosis.
  • To be conversant with proper methods of collection, storage and transport of clinical material for microbiological investigations.
  • Understand the principles of immunology and its application in the diagnosis and prevention of infectious diseases including immunization schedule, acquire knowledge of the scope of immunotherapy and different vaccines available for the prevention of communicable diseases.
  • Understand methods of disinfection and sterilization and their application to control and prevent hospital and community acquired infections including universal biosafety precautions and waste disposal.
  • Recommend laboratory investigations regarding bacteriological examination of food, water, milk and air.
  • The student should be well equipped with the knowledge of prevalent communicable diseases of national importance and of the newer emerging pathogens

  • (b) Skills
    At the end of the course, the student shall be able to :
  • i. prescribe drugs for common ailments in experimental pharmacology (pharmacy).
  • ii. identify adverse reactions and interactions of commonly used drugs
  • iii. interpret the data of experiments designed for the study of effects of drugs and bioassays which are observed during the study
  • iv. be well:conversant with the principles of pharmacy and dispense the medications giving proper instructions:ability to write the label of medicinal preparation
  • v. scan information on common pharmaceutical preparations and critically evaluate drugs and bioassay which are observed during the study
  • vi. Pharmacovigilance :ADR monitoring reporting related
  • vii. Research methodology
  • viii. Drug utilization study
  • ix. Pharmacoeconomics
  • x. Pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics
  • xi. Therapeutic drug monitoring

Organisation / Faculty ( Teaching )

Sr.No. Name Educational Qualification Post / Designation Registration Number Renewal Date Recent Photo
1 Dr. Kavita M. Jaiswal M.B.B.S; M.D. Professor & Head 076154 16/04/2022
2 Dr. Reena R. Giri M.B.B.S; M.D. Associate Professor 2006/02/0769 04/02/2021
3 Dr. Amrita Pramod Umathe M.B.B.S; M.D. Assistant Professor 10/36956 NA
4 Dr. Mayur Popat Pawar M.B.B.S; M.D. Assistant Professor 2010/12/3361 23/12/2020
5 Dr. Anita H. Yuwnate M.B.B.S; M.D. Assistant Professor 2003/08/3050 17/06/2022
6 Dr. Girish Keshavrao Chavhan M.B.B.S; M.D. Senior Resident 2014/09/4012 02/09/2024
7 Dr. Syed Faizan Syed Aslam M.B.B.S; M.D. Senior Resident 2014/10/4515 10/10/2024
8 Dr. Murugraj P. M.B.B.S Junior Resident 160228 29/11/2023
9 Kara Rahul Chowhan M.B.B.S Junior Resident 2024/04/1876 07/11/2023
10 Dr. Vinod M. Jadhav M.B.B.S. Junior Resident 40983 02/11/2023
11 Dr. Upadhyaya Saiprasad Amarjeet M.B.B.S. Junior Resident 2016/11/4826 30/10/2023
12 Dr. Sugandha Srivastava M.B.B.S. Junior Resident 2024/02/0695 23/10/2023
13 Dr. Mandar Kothari M.B.B.S. Junior Resident 2016/06/1428 28/10/2022
14 Dr. Rushabh Sunil Parise M.B.B.S. Junior Resident 2021/04/3697 17/10/2022
15 Dr. Augustine Thomas M.B.B.S. Junior Resident 2021/01/0048 05/05/2022
16 Dr. Austina A. M.B.B.S. Junior Resident 2022/12/9470 27/04/2022
17 Dr. Jijo Philip Abraham M.B.B.S. Junior Resident 2022/12/1497 21/02/2022

Organisation / Faculty ( Non-Teaching )

Sr.No. Post / Designation Name
1 Haridas Amarsingh Khirwal Peon


Research Papers published by department of Pharmacology
Sr.No. Title of Article Month and year of publication Journal National or International Authors
1 Analysis of Effect of Statins on Blood Levels and Lipid Profile in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus 02/2024 Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research International Amrita Umathe, Mahavir Mundra, Lautika Sonkar, Sonali Rode
2 Appraising the Preponderance of Drug Induced Nephrotoxicity in Hospital Based Setting of Central India: A Cross Sectional Study 12/2023 Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research International Sonali Rode, Amrita Umathe, Prasad Udhoji, Shailesh Parate, Harsh Salankars
3 Drug Utilization Study of Antimicrobial Agents in the Indoor Patients of the Medicine Department in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Prospective Observational Study 05/2023 International Journal of Science and Research International Reena R. Giri, Syed Faizan Syed Aslam, Girish K. Chavhan
4 Distance Learning Environment: Perception of Medical Students using the Distance Education Learning Environments Survey in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital 01/2023 MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences National Giri M, Kiran R, Palandurkar K, Giri R, Agrawal U, Agrawal S.
5 Evaluation of InVivo Analgesic and Antiinflammatory Activity of Oroxyulum Indicum, Baicalein, Chrysin with Phytochemical Analysis and Molecular Docking Study. 09/2023 Pharmacognosy Journal International Pathak BK, Palandurkar KM, Singh M, Trigunayak A, Singh A, Giri R, Giri KR.
6 A Retrospective Pharmacovigilance Analysis at Tertiary Care Hospital: An Observational Study. 2022 Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research International Giri K, Palandurkar K, Giri R, Agrawal U
7 Lepidium Sativum: Bone Healer in Traditional Medicine, An Experimental Validation Study in Rats. 02/2020 Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care International Dixit JR, Vinit III, Kumar Ishan, Palandurkar Kamlesh, Giri Reena, Giri Kiran
8 Knowledge , Attitude and Practices of Drug Promotional Literature: A Clinicians Prospective 11/2023 International Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology International Kavita M. Jaiswal, Austina A., Jijo Philip Abraham, Augustine V. Thomas
9 Post valuation Quality Check of Multiple Choice Questions 01/2023 International Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology International Kavita M. Jaiswal, Sujata D; Piyush Garde, Nikita Sharma
10 Assessing Prescibing Pattern in Rural Hospital: A Cross Sectional Study using WHO Prescribing Indicators 05/2024 Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology National Jijo P. Abraham, Reena R. Giri, Kavita M. Jaiswal
11 Drug Utilization Study of Anti-diabetic Drugs in Patients Attending Medicine Outpatient Department at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Maharashtra 12/2023 International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology International Mayur P. Pawar, Anita H. Yuwnate, Amrita Umathe, Jijo P. Abraham
12 Detection of Carbapenem Resistance in Clinical Isolates in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India 11/2023 International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research International Anita H. Yuwnate, Nirmal Channe, Ulhas Ghotkar, Mayur P. Pawar
13 A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practices of Homeopathy Practitioners Regarding Intravenous Fluids in Tertiary Care Hospital 11/2023 International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research International Sagar Phate, Mayur p. Pawar, Anita H. Yuwnate, Reena R. Giri


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