The Department of Pharmacology at Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) is dedicated to delivering high-quality medical education, promoting drug safety through pharmacovigilance, and fostering research in pharmacological sciences. The department plays a crucial role in training future doctors in the safe, rational, and evidence-based use of medicines.

Vision Statement

"To establish the Department of Pharmacology as a distinguished academic and research centre committed to excellence in pharmacological education, promotion of drug safety, and advancement of scientific research, thereby contributing to the development of competent and ethically responsible medical professionals."

Mission Statement

"To impart high-quality pharmacological education through an integrated and student-centered approach; to promote the rational and ethical use of medicines through active engagement in pharmacovigilance; and to foster a culture of research and innovation aimed at improving patient care and advancing medical science."

1. To provide comprehensive and clinically relevant pharmacological education to undergraduate medical students, fostering a strong foundation in drug action, rational prescribing, and therapeutic decision-making.
2. To promote rational and evidence-based use of medicines through curriculum-based training, practical demonstrations, and interdisciplinary learning.
3. To strengthen pharmacovigilance activities by ensuring timely and accurate reporting of adverse drug reactions, raising awareness among healthcare professionals, and contributing actively to the national drug safety monitoring system.
4. To encourage ethical and methodologically sound research in pharmacology, focusing on drug utilization patterns, pharmacoeconomics, ADR monitoring, and innovations in teaching.
5. To cultivate professional integrity, scientific curiosity, and a commitment to patient safety among students and faculty through continuous education and mentorship.
6. To integrate modern teaching tools and simulation-based methodologies to enhance student engagement and deepen understanding of pharmacological concepts.
7. To collaborate with clinical departments and external bodies for interdisciplinary research, academic exchange, and knowledge dissemination.

1. To provide a strong foundation in pharmacological principles and therapeutics.
2. To promote rational and evidence-based prescribing practices.
3. To raise awareness on drug safety and pharmacovigilance.
4. To develop skills in clinical data interpretation and prescription writing.
5. To encourage research in drug utilization, ADRs, and pharmacoeconomics.
6. To utilize modern, student-friendly teaching methods and tools.
7. To support national initiatives like the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India.
8. To uphold ethical standards in education, research, and patient care.

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2. Health status of Fishermen community in Kozhikode
3. Psychological status of high-risk contacts of Covid-19 under quarantine

• Staff is actively involved in Undergraduate research projects
• Small daily group discussions in the department about subject, research journals and recent advances in the subject
• The head of department is the member secretary of Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) and Pharmacovigilance Committee (PVC)
• They attend CME, workshop and conferences to keep themselves up-to-date