New Delhi:– The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology and Dentistry at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital hosted a highly successful Continuing Medical Education (CME) The event focused on the collaboration between forensic medicine and forensic odontology, bringing together 200 delegates from 35 medical and dental colleges across India. Organized under the auspices of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, the CME featured enlightening lectures and discussions led by experts from prestigious institutions such as VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, Indian Institute of Science (IISC) Bangalore, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) Delhi, and Tribhuvan University, Nepal. The diverse range of topics covered during the event included the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in forensic analysis, the interpretation of bite marks, techniques for facial reconstruction, and the challenges and advancements in disaster victim identification.
Prof. Sarvesh Tandon, Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, emphasized the importance of integrating forensic odontologists into criminal investigations and disaster victim identification processes. Recommendations arising from the CME underscored the need for greater collaboration between forensic medicine and forensic odontology to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of forensic analysis. The disaster response team must include a forensic odontologist to improve disaster victim identification. The programme was inaugurated by Dr Atul Goel Director General of Health Services, Government of India and graced by Medical Superintendent and Principal, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital. "This collaborative CME served as a platform for knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue," remarked Organizing Secretary, Prof. Deepika Mishra, reflecting on the success of the event. "The insights shared by esteemed experts have the potential to drive significant advancements in forensic science and its applications."
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