Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS)

The Department of Forensic Medicine at Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women (SPMCW), SVIMS, has been functioning since its inception in the year 2014. The department is well established with dedicated infrastructure including faculty office chambers, demonstration rooms, museum, research laboratory, library, and practical laboratory facilities.

The department conducts academic teaching programmes for II MBBS and III MBBS students, as well as MBBS interns, in accordance with the Revised NMC Curriculum 2020. The department is actively involved in various academic activities related to teaching, training, and research.

The department has a future vision of expanding into medico-legal post-mortem services, clinical forensic medicine services including Toxicology Laboratory services, and court-related medico-legal works. The department aims to provide expert medico-legal opinions in referred cases from courts and police investigation agencies.

The Department of Forensic Medicine provides academic training for the following programmes:

• II MBBS
• III MBBS
• B.Sc. Paramedical
• MBBS Internship

The department undertakes training of MBBS students in the areas of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Medical Jurisprudence, Medical Ethics, Medical Negligence, and Forensic Pathology through:

• Large Group Lectures
• Tutorials
• Small Group Practical Classes

This comprehensive training ensures that students gain strong theoretical knowledge and practical exposure in medico-legal aspects of medical practice.

• Dr. K. Jyothi Prasad - Professor & HOD
• Dr. B. Rupesh Kumar Naik - Associate Professor
• Dr. V. Hari Prasad - Assistant Professor
• Dr. R. J. Divakar - Assistant Professor

• Dr. Hari Prasad V, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, SVIMS-SPMCW got 'Certification of Appreciation Award' on 14th August 2025 (Independence Day).

• Dr. K. Jyothi Prasad, Professor & HOD has participated in Forentix Medilexa -2025, 1st National Conference and chaired a scientific session at Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital, Kilpauk, Chennai-10 from 23rd May to 24th May 2025.

• Participated as delegate from 12-04-2025 to 13-04-2025 in the topic of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology conducted by Andhra Pradesh Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool.
• Participated as delegate in 1st National Conference organized by the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Government Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital, Kilpauk, Chennai-10 from 23rd May 2025 to 24th May 2025.

• M Abdul Khalid1*, S Sudhakar2, K Jyothi Prasad3, G Dinesh4. Filicide: A Case Series Study of eight cases on Medicolegal Profile and Circumstances. Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. 2025;42(3) (Jul-Sep). DOI: 10.48165/jfmt.2025.42.3.19 | ISSN: 0971-1929 (Print) | ISSN: 0974-4568 (Online).

• Hari Prasad V1, Bharathi V1, Ravi Hosaholalu2, Prashanthi KD2, Anandkumar V2 et.al. An Autopsy-based Study on Victim Profile and Pattern of Thoracic Injuries in South India. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. Published online April 2nd 2025. (Scopus indexed, 1st Author)
• Reshkma B1, Hari Prasad V2, Ravi Hosaholalu L3, Sreekumar R4, Balaji Singh M5, Subbulakshmi G6 et al. Assessing Awareness and Attitude of Post Graduate Residents about Organ Donation and Transplantation Protocols: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chennai, South India. Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. 2025;25(1):62-69. (Scopus indexed, 2nd Author)
• Priyadharshini Dekal1, Hari Prasad V2, Sarathkumar P3, Ravi Hosaholalu L4, Balaji Singh M5. A Cross-Sectional Study on Estimation of Stature from the Finger Lengths of an Individual among Students of a Tertiary Care Center, Chennai. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2025;14(05). DOI: 10.36106/ijsr. (PubMed Central indexed, 2nd Author)
• Ravi Hosaholalu L, Meena Kiran, Janarthanan R, Hari Prasad V, Jayaprakash G. Profile of Suicide Deaths in Ramanagara, a Rural Bengaluru Population: An Autopsy-Based Study. Journal of South India Medico-Legal Association (J-SIMLA). 2025;17(01):62-70. (Scopus indexed, 4th Author)

• Accepted for publication (2024-2025) in the Journal of Comprehensive Health.
  Manuscript Title: 'A Study on pattern of Homicidal Deaths brought for Medicolegal autopsy at Mortuary of Siddhartha Medical College and Govt. General Hospital, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh'
  Authors: Dr. Venati Jayashankar, Dr. R. J. Divakar, Dr. Hemasundar, Dr. Surekha.
  Reference No: MS# JCH_11_2025.

• Food Poisoning - 27.02.2025
• OSCE Spotters - 07.06.2025
• Profile of Burn Cases brought to a Tertiary Care Hospital of Tripura - 13.09.2025
• CME on 'Medicolegal issues in diagnosis and treatment of gastric diseases' jointly organised by the Depts. of Forensic Medicine, Anatomy, Surgical Gastroenterology and General Surgery at SVIMS on 01.11.2025.
• SURROGACY - 13.11.2025

• Participated in CME on Introduction to Forensic Science - College of Nursing on 06-01-2025.
• Attended Alignment and Integration Workshop in Medical Education - SVIMS on 31-01-2025.
• Participated in 1st National Conference - Kilpauk Medical College (23-24 May 2025).
• Attended FDP - Research in Medical Education, SVIMS on 04.10.2025.
• Participated in Zonal CME Where Psychiatry Meets Justice - SVMC Tirupati on 06-12-2025.

• Participated in CME on Forensic Sciences Laboratory & DNA analysis - 06-01-2025.
• Attended PRE ENTRY LEVEL HOSPITALS & SHCO STANDARDS written exam (15-01-2025 to 17-01-2025).
• Attended National Workshop on SPSS (21-01-2025 to 27-01-2025).
• Participated in Research Ethics Committee online course (01-02-2025 to 28-02-2025).
• Participated in Workshop on Role of Toxicology Division of FSL - 06-04-2025.
• Attended NABH Digital Health Foundation Course - 03-06-2025.
• Completed Management of Biomedical Waste - 06-06-2025.
• Participated in CPQIH (Basic) NABH Implementation Workshop - 07-06-2025 to 08-06-2025.
• Completed Fire Safety in Healthcare Facilities - 09-06-2025.
• Completed Health Management Information System (HMIS) - 10-06-2025.
• Completed Programme on NABH 6th Edition Standards - 04-07-2025 to 06-07-2025.

• Attended Alignment and Integration Workshop - SVIMS on 31-01-2025.
• Attended FDP - SVIMS (30.04.2025 to 02.05.2025).
• Participated in 1st National Conference - Kilpauk Medical College (23-24 May 2025).
• Attended Basic Course in Medical Education - SVIMS (13.06.2025 to 15.06.2025).
• Attended FDP - Research in Medical Education, SVIMS on 04.10.2025.
• Participated in Zonal CME Where Psychiatry Meets Justice - SVMC Tirupati on 06.12.2025.

• Attended CME and delivered Guest Lecture on 'INJURY - A cutting tool in Forensic Medicine Navigating Medicolegal challenges in daily Medical Practice' at KKC Homeopathic Medical College, Puttur on 30.06.2025.
• Attended CME as delegate on Medicolegal issues in diagnosis and treatment of gastric diseases at SVIMS on 01.11.2025.
• Attended Clinical Meeting and delivered Guest Lecture on SURROGACY at SVIMS on 09.11.2025.
• Attended CME as delegate on Forensic Psychiatry - where psychiatry aids justice at SV Medical College, Tirupati on 08.12.2025.