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Forensic Medicine and Autopsy: Knowledge and Awareness among 2nd Year Medical Students

Mohit Gupta , Mohit Gupta1 , Sanjay Kumar2 , Manish Kumath3 , GV Jain4

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 12(4 ):p 285-291, . | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.12419.1
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Mohit Gupta, Sanjay Kumar, Manish Kumath, et al. Forensic Medicine and Autopsy: Knowledge and Awareness among 2nd Year Medical Students. Indian J Forensic Med Pathol. 2019;12(4):285-291.

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Forensic medicine is being taught to Indian Medical Graduates during 2nd to 4th semesters as per undergraduate curriculum. Aim: To understand whether the 2nd year medical students know the basic aspects of forensic medicine, autopsy and if they are interested in choosing forensic medicine as their career. Materials and Methods: Study was conducted in Department of Forensic Medicine, 121 students participated. A pre-formulated questionnaire was circulated after taking verbal informed consent. The responses were evaluated. Results and Conclusion: Most of the students were aware of the basic principles of forensic medicine and principles of autopsy. Greater number of students did not want to choose forensic medicine as there career.

Keywords: Forensic Medicine; Autopsy; Awareness; Medical Students; Career.

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  • Mohit Gupta1
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  • Sanjay Kumar2
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  • Manish Kumath3
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  • GV Jain4
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