Biochemistry

Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College had been established at Ahmednagar in 2004 under the great leadership of Late Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil (Padmabhushan Awardee). Presently institute has world class infrastructure and providing high quality medical education to students with the constant guidance and support of Hon. Namdar Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Chairman, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation, Ahmednagar and Hon. Dr. Sujay Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, CEO, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation, Ahmednagar. The institute is recognized by National Medical Commission of India, New Delhi and is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.

The Department of Biochemistry was established in 2004 by the able guidance of Dr. R.K. Padalkar and now headed by Dr. D.V. Andure. This department strives to achieve excellence in the fields of medical education and diagnostics by providing holistic education inclusive of up-to-date knowledge and research in the field of clinical biochemistry, compassion for the patients and courtesy for fellow citizens with an ultimate aim to fulfil the mission of this college. The department was shifted to the ground floor of B block on 02 April 2012.

The Dept has adopted the philosophy of Total Quality Management in all spheres of its functioning by streamlining all the processes and systems to achieve satisfaction of students, patients as well as clinicians.

VISION

To create health care professionals capable of applying their biochemical knowledge into clinical practice thus helping the society

 MISSION

Department of Biochemistry has an excellent history for training UG students in laboratory as well as in classroom.

1. To generate new tools and knowledge that will advance our understanding of the living world and enhance the quality of life through better medical care, disease prevention measures and nutrition as well.
2. To provide opportunities for carrier development of students and staff. Contribute to the public understanding for the life sciences and molecular medicine.
3. To translate our discoveries into meaningful applications for better health care and economic development through community outreach programme.
4.  The mission of Ph.D. program is to provide platform to researcher and translation of new knowledge concerning molecular basis of life.OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

1.       demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the molecular machinery of living cells;

2.  demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles that govern the structures of macromolecules and their participation in molecular recognition;

3.    demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and basic mechanisms of metabolic control and molecular signalling;

4.       use basic laboratory skills and apparatus to obtain reproducible data from biochemical experiments;

5.       implement experimental protocols, and adapt them to plan and carry out simple investigations;

6.  analyse, interpret, and participate in reporting to their peers on the results of their laboratory experiments;

7.       participate in and report orally on team work investigations of problem-based assignments;

8.      build on their knowledge and understanding in tackling more advanced and specialised courses, and more widely to pursue independent, self-directed and critical learning.

 SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Biochemistry department is involved in teaching undergraduate students viz., MBBS, BPTh & B.Sc (Nursing) students, conducting research and maintaining high standards in diagnostic services. The Department of Biochemistry is run by a group of experienced and talented doctors and faculty who provide diagnostic laboratory services to outpatients and inpatients.