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Anatomy museum at SMIMS
Department of Anatomy

The human body, understood from the inside out.

Gross anatomy, histology, embryology and genetics — taught through regional, systemic, clinical, cross-sectional and radiological approaches.

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Overview

Foundation of clinical excellence.

The Department of Anatomy provides a strong foundation in the structural organization of the human body through gross anatomy, histology, embryology and genetics. Teaching blends regional, systemic, clinical, cross-sectional and radiological approaches so every student moves from structure to function to bedside relevance.

Students gain hands-on skills in cadaver dissection, preservation and histological techniques in a department equipped with a fully air-conditioned lecture hall, two demonstration rooms, dedicated histology and dissection halls, an embalming room, a 500+ specimen museum and a research laboratory with advanced microscopes.

Mission

To develop competent, ethical healthcare professionals with a strong foundation in anatomical sciences and lifelong learning.

Dr. Girija Kumari K — HOD Anatomy
Head of Department

Leadership

Dr. Girija Kumari K

MBBS, MD — Professor & HOD

Faculty

A team of 15 educators shaping anatomical thinking.

#NameDesignationDate of Joining
01Dr. Girija Kumari KProfessor & HOD01-06-2017
02Dr. Lathi Kumari KProfessor03-03-2025
03Dr. Sneha GuruprasadProfessor11-06-2025
04Dr. Rathija Sree Kumar S PAssociate Professor05-10-2017
05Dr. Susie Jeyalyn DavidAssistant Professor17-09-2010
06Dr. Kalaiselvi CAssistant Professor03-10-2023
07Dr. Rincy GomasSenior Resident05-05-2025
08Dr. Rathisha STutor13-10-2023
09Dr. Binija RTutor18-03-2025
10Dr. Jithu C TTutor15-07-2021
11Dr. Jibin Hans V NTutor12-07-2025
12Dr. Farhana A JTutor04-06-2025
13Dr. Thishon Kumar T STutor03-11-2025
14Dr. Sherin JTutor02-03-2026
15Dr. Ishita AsiwalTutor06-04-2026

Infrastructure

Spaces designed for discovery.

From the prosected dissection hall to a 500-specimen museum and a research lab with advanced microscopy, every facility is built around active, hands-on learning.

Anatomy museum specimens

AC Lecture Hall

Fully air-conditioned with audiovisual aids and two demonstration rooms.

Histology Lab

Individual microscopes and slide projectors for every student.

Dissection Hall

Prosected specimens and skeleton models for hands-on learning.

Embalming Room

Dedicated preservation facility supporting cadaveric study.

Anatomy Museum

500+ wet specimens, charts, 3D models and rare congenital specimens.

Research Lab

Advanced microscopes supporting faculty and PG research.

Departmental Library

Textbooks, references and digital resources for self-study.

Cold Storage

Specialty cold-storage for cadaver preservation beyond mortuary.

Procedures

Embalming and histology section preparation are conducted in-house, training students in the foundational techniques of preservation and tissue study.

Postgraduate Programme

Academic activities are scheduled as per NMC norms — seminars, tutorials, discussions, journal clubs, peripheral postings and active PG research work.

CMEs & Academic Programs

Continuous learning, every year.

  • Seminars, tutorials, group discussions and journal clubs as per NMC norms
  • Peripheral postings and structured PG dissertation work
  • Two CMEs conducted — Clinical Anatomy of Peripheral Nerves (2020) and Embryo ART (2023)
  • World Anatomy Day observed annually (2022, 2023, 2024)
  • Guest Lecture — Learning Anatomy: Blending Tradition with Technology (Oct 2024)

Student Activities

Where curiosity meets creativity.

Model Making Competition — 2022
Clinical Anatomy Quiz Competition — 2023
Body Painting initiative
Embryo Fest — Embryology Model Making 2023

Merits & Achievements

Faculty and PGs regularly participate in National and International conferences as chairpersons and speakers.