About the department

Coimbatore Medical College, a distinguished institution in Tamil Nadu, houses a vibrant Department of Anatomy renowned for its cutting-edge facilities and commitment to medical education. The department boasts a spacious dissection hall, a well-equipped histology laboratory, and a unique museum showcasing rare dry and wet specimens. Actively engaging in academic and community initiatives, it hosts an annual CME for Anatomy Day, featuring Gross Anatomy posters and Histology presentations, while also organizing rallies to raise awareness about voluntary body donation. With a dedicated team comprising one professor (HOD in-charge), two associate professors, and five assistant professors, the department fosters excellence in teaching, research, and public service, solidifying its role as a cornerstone of medical learning.

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Dr.V.Premkumumar

Assistant Professor

Dr. R. Manonmani, a visionary leader in obstetrics and gynecology, has been steering the department as Professor and Head since 2016, following distinguished tenures as Assistant Professor (2005–2013) and Associate Professor (2013–2016). Her leadership extends beyond the department, with influential roles as President of the Board of Faculties (OBG) at The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chief District Obstetrician and MTP Committee Member for Coimbatore, and Appointed Assessor and PG Examiner for the National Board of Examinations. As an Expert Peer Reviewer for FOGSI’s GCPR on PCOS management and Past President of the Covai Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (COGS), she has significantly shaped women’s healthcare. Dr. Manonmani’s active involvement in the Ethical, Academic, Scientific, and Student Council Committees drives innovation, fosters academic excellence, and enhances patient care, making her a cornerstone of the department’s success.

Faculties

C. Hannah Ueno

Assistant Professor

Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).

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Thomas Fred

Associate Professor

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Jennifer Aarons

Professor of Art

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Michael McGarvey

Professor of Literature

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Course Handling

Postgraduate

MD Biochemistry(3 seats/year, started in 2017)

Undergraduate

MBBS(200 seats/year)

Allied Health Sciences

B.Sc Cardiac Technology
B.Sc Renal Dialysis
B.Sc Physician Assistant