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Academic Department

Microbiology

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Head of Department

Dr. Satish Ramchandra Patil

Professor & Head.

About the Department

The Department of Microbiology was established in 1985 with

Dr. M.T Paithankar as the Head of the Department. Since then it is headed by,

  1. Dr.Mrs.S.A.Kulkarni
  2. Dr.S.T.Mohite
  3. Dr Mrs G S Karande
  4. Dr S R Patil(till date)

❖ The teaching faculty is engaged not only in teaching, but also in diagnostic work.

❖ The courses offered by the department include U.G, P.G and Ph.D programme.

❖ The faculty members have been updating themselves by undergoing various courses & hands on skills, programmes, which helps them to run with the present microbiological scenario world wide.

Our Vision

To commit to effective utilization of resources and continuous improvement in the provision of an infection free atmosphere for the well being of patients and healthcare workers.

Our Mission

To ensure latest diagnostic modalities of investigations in the field of Microbiology.

  • To formulate policies and protocols on the methods of sterilization and disinfection.
  • To incorporate quality improved principles in the effective infection control for the
  • benefit of patients and healthcare workers.
  • To implement an effective antibiotic policy to control the spread of antibiotic resistance.
  • To create awareness among healthcare workers regarding biomedical waste management.
  • To give the society competent clinical microbiologists with thorough and updated knowledge in the field of Microbiology.

Objectives

To achieve excellence in diagnostics, teaching and research with the

ultimate goal of providing quality in health care.

Infrastructure

I. Laboratories

❖ Under graduate

❖ Post graduate

❖ Research

❖ Molecular Biology

❖ KIMS Diagnostic

❖A well equipped Microbiology laboratory having seven sections available for the

investigations.

❖ The department carries out the diagnostic needs of Krishna hospital. The diagnostic

capability of the department is at par with the highest standards.

❖ Central collection room

❖ Cleaning and disposable room equipped with autoclave

II. Demonstration rooms – 02

III. Museum- Resources-57 charts, 20 specimens & 17 models with 1 master chart and

15 catalogue. Sitting capacity -30 students

IV. Library

Teaching Methodology

❖ Didactic lectures.

❖ Self Directed Learning (SDL).

❖ Small Group Teaching (SGT).

❖ Integrated teaching- Correlation, Nesting, sharing

❖ Students’ seminars.

❖ Tutorials/Assignments.

❖ Academic / Scientific activities such as webinars, CMEs, workshops & conferences are

conducted by the department regularly.

❖ Journal club for PG students