The Department of Pharmacology at Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital- North Kolkata plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between basic medical sciences and clinical practice. The department is dedicated to imparting comprehensive knowledge of drugs, their mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and rational prescribing practices.
Equipped with modern infrastructure, the department includes a well-furnished Experimental Pharmacology Laboratory, Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory, and a Computer-Assisted Learning (CAL) Laboratory for simulation-based training. These facilities provide students with hands-on experience in experimental and clinical aspects of pharmacology while adhering to ethical standards.
The department emphasizes rational drug use, pharmacovigilance, and evidence-based medicine, encouraging students to develop analytical and research-oriented thinking. Regular interactive lectures, demonstrations, tutorials, and problem-based learning sessions help students correlate pharmacological principles with clinical applications.
Faculty members are actively engaged in teaching, research, and training programs, fostering innovation in drug development, toxicology, and therapeutic advancements. The department also conducts CME programs, workshops, and awareness sessions on safe medication practices for both students and healthcare professionals.
The ultimate aim of the department is to produce competent medical graduates who can prescribe drugs safely, effectively, and economically for the benefit of patients and the community.
Facilities
• Chest X-ray
• Asthma clinic, Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• FNAC lymph node
• Spirometry
• Pleural aspiration
• Water seal drainage
• Pleural biopsy
• Pulmonary Function Testing - Pre & Post bronchodilator, DLCO
• Bronchoscopy
• Endotracheal Intubations &Ventilatory Management
• Sleep Study - Polysomnography with video & EEG recording
