About the Department

The Department of Pharmacology at AIIMS Gorakhpur was established in 2020.
It plays a crucial role in imparting medical education, providing clinical services, and conducting
cutting-edge research. The department is committed to fostering excellence in Pharmacology education
for undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a clear focus on promoting rational prescribing
practices and the ethical use of medicines for the betterment of patient care and society.

Students are trained in drug properties and therapeutic applications through methods that
replace animal experimentation, thereby promoting animal welfare. The department emphasizes vigilance
in drug safety, encouraging spontaneous reporting of adverse drug reactions (Pharmacovigilance)
during clinical postings. It also monitors and evaluates adverse events or untoward incidents associated
with the use of medical devices to improve patient safety under the Materiovigilance Programme.

The department has implemented enhanced pharmacology teaching through interactive and
technology-driven methods such as Computer Assisted Learning (CAL), pharmacology quizzes,
case-based and problem-based learning, and self-directed learning. It also integrates
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) with innovative assessment tools including
multisource feedback, logbooks, reflective writing, Objective Structured Practical Examinations (OSPE),
and structured viva voce.

Continuous curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthening
pharmacovigilance and rational drug use programs remain key priorities. The department also strives to
promote rational prescribing practices among healthcare stakeholders, especially prescribers. In addition,
it fosters a culture of research, regularly organizes workshops and conferences, and contributes to
advancing medical education in the service of human health.

Currently Available Services

• Outpatient (OPD) and Inpatient (IPD) Services:
  • Clinical Pharmacology OPD: Conduct of academic and regulatory clinical trials.
  • ADR Monitoring Centre (AMC): Established in collaboration with the Indian Pharmacopeia Commission for reporting Adverse Drug Reactions.
    Provides counseling to patients experiencing adverse drug reactions and suggests suitable, safer drug alternatives.
  • Medical Device Adverse Event Monitoring Centre (MDMC): Established in collaboration with the Indian Pharmacopeia Commission for reporting adverse events associated with medical devices.
  • Service in Trauma & Emergency Department: Faculty members of the department provide administrative duties in the Triage area of TEM.
• Medical Education & Training:
  • Dedicated laboratories for undergraduate and postgraduate training.
  • Well-equipped seminar rooms with audiovisual facilities.
  • Computer-assisted learning tools such as MyCalPharm.
  • Training of interns under the Materiovigilance Program of India.
  • Guidance for MBBS students undertaking ICMR-STS projects.
• Technical Resource Centre (TRC):
  Established under the Department of Health Research to support the generation of evidence-based guidelines.

Courses Offered

Undergraduate Courses:

• MBBS
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing

Postgraduate Courses:

• M.Sc. (Medical Pharmacology)
• MD (Pharmacology) – One seat sanctioned