Departments
The School of Medicine at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) consists of various academic and clinical departments that align with its mission to provide quality medical education, research, and healthcare services. Below is a general categorization of the departments typically found in a medical school like SPHMMC:
1. Basic Sciences Departments
These departments focus on foundational medical sciences:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Immunology
2. Preclinical and Paraclinical Departments
These departments bridge basic sciences with clinical practice:
- Community Medicine and Public Health
- Medical Ethics and Behavioral Sciences
- Forensic Medicine
- Medical Education
3. Clinical Departments
These are focused on patient care and clinical training:
Medicine and Allied Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
Surgery and Allied Specialties
- General Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Urology
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Pediatrics and Child Health
- General Pediatrics
- Neonatology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynecology
- General Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Radiology and Imaging
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Interventional Radiology
Anesthesiology
- General Anesthesia
- Pain Management
- Critical Care Medicine
Ophthalmology
- Focused on eye care and surgery.
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Focused on ear, nose, throat, and related structures.
Orthopedics
- Covering bone, joint, and spine conditions.
4. Specialized Units and Departments
These focus on advanced care and education:
- Emergency Medicine
- Oncology
- Infectious Diseases
- Palliative Care
- Rehabilitation Medicine
5. Research and Training Centers
SPHMMC may also have dedicated departments or units for research and capacity-building:
- Clinical Research Center
- Medical Simulation and Skills Training Center
