Faculty in the Department

• Dr. Ramji Lal Sahu - Professor
• Dr. Rajesh Bhatia - Professor
• Dr. Gopal Yadav - Associate Professor
• Dr. Harsh Shisodia - Associate Professor
• Dr. Dulal Sakai - Assistant Professor

Recent Achievements

• 1. Celebrated World Osteoporosis Day - 20 Oct 2023
• 2. Conducted CME on "Principles of Plate Fixation" - 17 March 2024
• 3. Conducted CME on DVT - 4 April 2024

Facilities Available in the Department

The Department of Orthopedics is fully equipped with all the latest technology in terms of instruments and equipment. A variety of surgeries like joint replacement, arthroscopy, spinal surgeries, bone tumors, and corrective surgery of residual polio deformities are carried out as routine.

Vision

To raise the standards in orthopedic care by placing greater value on patient education, offering the most technologically advanced treatment options that are evidence-based combined with innovative thinking and clinical expertise, and creating a practice culture built on service excellence.

Mission

• To conduct high-end research in Basic Sciences and Clinical Orthopaedics that empower the students and faculty to become excellent clinicians and practicing surgeons.
• To sensitize the need for innovative thinking and individualizing treatment modalities so that patients get optimal treatment and early restoration of working abilities.
• To make the dependent independent - to provide comprehensive geriatric orthopedic care and timely management of geriatric fractures.
• To ensure the budding surgeons develop a patient-centric attitude in delivering orthopedic care in their future career paths.
• To develop excellence in delivery of ancillary services like physiotherapy, artificial limb center, and occupational therapy.

MBBS Curriculum and Teaching

We are following CBME (Competencies Based Medical Education) since 2019:

• Lectures: Twice a week
• Demo Classes: Once a week
• Clinical Postings: Daily

MBBS Curriculum Design & Teaching

Phase	Part I	Part II
Lectures	15	20
Tutorials	20	25
SDL	5	5

Clinical Postings

• II MBBS: 2 Wks
• III MBBS (Part I): 2 Wks
• III MBBS (Part II): 8 Wks

Weekly Activities

• Seminars: Once a week - every Friday
• Case Presentation: Once a week - every Thursday
• Journal Club: Once a week - every Wednesday
• Theoretical Teaching: Recent advances once a month by faculty (First Monday)
• Mortality Meet: Once a month
• Infection Control Committee (HICC) Meet: Once a month

Teaching, Learning, Evaluation

Feedback Mechanism/syllabus restructuring through Student Feedback Forms and Faculty Feedback Forms given to MBBS students.

Skills Imparted

• PG students through assistance in OPD, OT, Procedure Room, Plaster Room & Fracture Clinic.
• UG students by attending clinical postings and learning through case presentations in Wards and OPD.
• Interns by observing and assisting in various modalities.

Hospital Specific

• Bedside Learning
• Case Discussion in OPD and Ward
• Special OPDs
• Sub-Speciality Clinic

Student Evaluation

• UG Semester System: 2 terminals, ward leaving, 1 pre-prof, 1 prof.

Student Support

• Grievance Cell
• Anti-Ragging Cell
• Sexual Harassment Cell
• Weaker students are encouraged for tutorial and remedial classes.

Research Projects

• Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy in Tennis Elbow
• Chondrocalcinosis in Knee & its Association with Pain
• Diagnosis Through Synovial Fluid Analysis

Infrastructure

• OPD Chambers: 4
• Plaster Room: 1
• Plaster Cutting Room: 1
• Minor OT: 1
• Museum: 1
• Records & Computer Technician Room: 1
• Demo Room: 2
• Departmental Library: 1
• Faculty Rooms: 4
• Skill Laboratory (Common)
• Lecture Theatre: 1

Departmental Library

• Books: 150
• Journals: 05
• International Journals: 0
• National Journals: 03

Rural Outreach Programmes

Information on Rural Camps:

• Number of Camps: 2 per week
• Areas Covered: Local areas

Governance of College

The college is governed by the Principal. An internal quality assessment cell is present in the department, and departmental meetings are held every 3 months to discuss departmental issues.

Governance, Leadership and Management

IQAC meetings are held every three months in the department. Feedback evaluation forms are obtained from students and discussed. Reports are sent to the IQAC in the college.

• Sub-committee in the department: UG curriculum, Student Grievance Committee
• Dr. Rajesh Bhatia is a member of the HICC of the institute.

SWOC

• Strength: Well-diversified & trained faculty along with supportive staff, integrated patient care.
• Weakness: Aged equipment that malfunctions frequently.
• Opportunity: To develop a modern department catering to every need of the patients & trainees.
• Challenges: Constraints in funding.

Future Plans

• Faculty exchange programme.
• Visiting professors from other institutions.
• Joint ventures with other institutes of repute.

Innovations and Best Practices

Best Practices: Specialty Clinics on designated days and times.

• Infection Control/Vector Control: Infection control committee is present.
• Biomedical Waste Management: Properly managed through the hospital.
• Integrated Department Clinics/Specialty Clinics: Designated days and times.

Name of Clinics

Clinic Name	Weekdays	Timings
Fracture Clinic	Daily	09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
CTEV Clinic	Friday	02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Spine Clinic	Monday	02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Hand Clinic	Thursday	02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Arthroplasty Clinic	Wednesday	02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Arthroscopy Clinic	Saturday	02:00 PM - 04:00 PM