Human anatomy is primarily the scientific study of the physical structure and appearance of the adult human body. Anatomy is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy. While gross anatomy is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by unaided vision, microscopic anatomy is the study of minute anatomical structures assisted with microscopes, including histology (the study of the organization of tissues), and cytology (the study of cells). The department is actively pursuing introducing advanced learning and teaching method into the under graduate and post graduate teaching. A specialized computer aided dissection lab has been established to cater to the learning and research requirements of the students. The faculty have been honored by Faimer Fellowships and several cytogenitics projects are on the anvil.

Human Physiology is the scientific science of the mechanical, physical and biochemical functions of human beings their organs, cells and their composition. The principle level of focus on physiology is that of organs and systems. The department has a well experienced faculty which guides both undergraduate and post graduate programmes. The departmental lab is equipped with modern equipment and facilities to teach the current concepts in Physiology. The staff has been awarded several national and international fellowships and there is a constant endeavour to strengthen the research activities. There are several Indian Council for Medical Research projects that are under taken to catalyze the research potential of the students.

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes in living organisms. It deals with the structure and function of cellular components, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and other bio-molecules. This is essential to understand the complex biochemical interactions within the human body both in health and in disease. The department is equipped with the latest instruments and well established lab facilities for conducting the critical bio chemical tests. Advance training is also imparted to post graduate students. The faculty has several national and international publications to its credit and the department contributes immensely to the laboratory needs of the teaching hospital.

Microbiology is the study of micro-organisms, which are unicellular or cell-cluster microscopic organisms. This includes eukaryotes such as fungi, prokaryotes such as bacteria and certain algae. Viruses, though not strictly classed as living organisms, are also studied. Microbiology is a broad term comprising of many branches like virology, mycology, parasitology and others. The department provides comprehensive lab support to the teaching hospital. The diagnostic labs are providing quality lab services catering to the teaching and research needs of the medical college and hospital. The ongoing research activities form the backbone of continuous efforts put in for the improvement at both individual and institutional levels. PG research projects and Individual staff research in their area of interest, on forms the core subject of research in the department. Hand in hand with these activities, the department is also involved in implementation and monitoring of certain policies and guidelines related to infection control and waste management by way of formation of antibiotic policies, defining disinfection and sterilization protocols and evolving methodologies of safe disposal of biomedical waste in the hospital etc.

Pathology is the study through examination of organs, tissues, cells and bodily fluids. The term encompasses both the medical speciality which uses tissues and body fluids to obtain clinically useful information, as well as the related scientific study of disease processes.

The department of Pathology is involved in teaching and training of undergraduate students in Phase-II of medicine and allied courses and postgraduate students in Pathology. Pathology forms the basis for understanding the disease processes and the structural and functional alterations that occur in the human body. The postgraduate training is aimed at producing specialist consultants of global standards. The faculty of the department play a major role in the laboratory services of the Teaching Hospital. This is essential for establishing the diagnosis of diseases, and monitoring the treatment of patients. Research activities and their publications are being done in the department on a regular basis. The departmental faculty are members of the National and the State Chapter of the Association of Pathologists and Micro-biologists. Regular interactive, integrated academic programmes to foster academic excellence and quality in patient care are conducted by the department under the auspices of the association. The faculty also hold student counselling sessions with special focus on low performers to help them overcome their academic and non-academic problems. A workshop on Innovations in teaching and learning in Pathology was conducted with overseas faculty in order to help them imbibe these and facilitate higher student involvement in the process.

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs interact with living organisms to produce a change in function. It encompasses drug composition and properties, interactions, toxicology, therapy, and medical applications. It deals with how drugs interact within biological system that affects their function. Pharmacology is a medical science concerned with the safe and effective use of medicines. The department is involved in research activities in collaboration with Endocrinology, Neurology, Gastro-entrology, Dermatology, Opthalmology, Medicine etc. Lot of research activities are conducted in collaboration with Medical Education Research Trust, RSSDI, etc. The department is also pursuing innovative teaching methods by incorporating mannequin models, fixed dose combination, various dosage forms, Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) monitoring and drugs used in pregnancy, geriatric, pediatric, renal and patients with hepatic involvement.

Forensic science (often shortened to forensics) is the application of a broad spectrum of sciences to extract answers questions of legal interest. This may be in relation to a crime or to a civil action. The students are provided with an overview of the medico legal aspects of health sciences, components of toxicology and ethics. The department provides the medico legal support to the post mortem diagnosis and other medico legal cases of the hospital and its jurisdiction. The faculty provide comprehensive guidance to the under graduates and post graduates to augment the scientific temper and research activity.

The Department of Community Medicine focuses on teaching and training of undergraduate medical students, Postgraduate students (MD in Community Medicine), Students of Nursing, Dental and Physiotherapy. The community orientation programme is a unique endeavor at M. S. Ramaiah Medical College to ensure value based education to the undergraduate medical students and help in moulding a basic doctor of first contact. The chief objectives of the programme are to ensure value education through service to marginalized groups - people living in villages/slums/poorest of the poor and people with disability; strengthen skill and attitude input to undergraduate students to help them serve later as effective doctors and leaders in the society.

The programme comprises pre-orientation workshops followed by residential rural based training with subsequent urban exposure. The programme envisages to sensitize the medical graduates to the practical nuances of social and cultural ethos. Training of health care workers and community based groups is also undertaken. Research activities include dissertation of Post graduate students and action cum research projects - Developing model geriatric services, HIV-AIDS (Creating caring and compassionating community), Institution based rehabilitation programme for children with mental retardation and community based rehabilitation for persons with disabilities. The department has a dynamic and innovative internship programme in its urban and rural field practice area at Kaiwara. Disaster management is an important area of concern addressed by the department and expressed through training and service. Preparation of community oriented primary care physician is the motto of the department.

Otorhinolaryngology is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, throat, and head & neck disorders. The department reflects the enormous advancement and growth, going on in the field of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments which include microscopes, endoscopes, etc at the operating theatre and OPD. Apart from Ear, Nose and Throat surgeries, the department also performs Head, Neck and Skull base surgeries. To lay special emphasis on teaching, all procedures in operating theatre and OPD are demonstrated on monitor. Videos of interesting findings and surgeries are prepared. Cadaveric dissection of temporal bone, paranasal sinuses, skull base and neck are done. The department is continuously involved in research activities and has several International and National Publications to its credit.

Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and surgery of the visual pathways, including the eye, brain, and areas surrounding the eye, such as the lacrimal system and eyelids. The department handles all emergency cases and elective surgical procedures like suture less cataract surgery, Endo Nasal DCR and Laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy. A skill lab has been established for post graduates to develop the skills in ophthalmic surgery. A CD library has been established for PG students to motivate and learn new, innovative surgical procedures. The staff of Ophthalmology is actively involved in developing an integrated ophthalmic care, catering to patients through various camps. Community education through print and visual media has been seriously taken up by the faculty to orient public towards better eye care. Several CME's are conducted by the department in the field of Neuro Ophthalmology, Oculoplasty, Immunology, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Orbit etc.

Internal medicine is the special branch and speciality of medicine concerning the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases. Internal medicine focuses on how to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases that affect adults. It includes certain vital super specialties such as Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, etc.

This department provides the much sought after out patient and inpatient services apart from providing comprehensive support to the intensive care units. Special programmes and CMEs are conducted on regular basis. The department is the nodal co-ordinating center for the Geriatrics - a post graduate diploma programme from the IGNOU. The post graduates students are engaged in several research activities both as a part of their thesis and also for research purposes.

Surgery (from the latin chirurgia, Greek word kheirougia meaning "hand work") is a medical speciality that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, to help improve bodily function or appearance. The department handles all major emergencies and planned electives surgical procedures including Pancreatic, Liver, Biliary Surgeries. Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery is being conducted by most of the staff who are trained in this procedure. A skill lab has been established particularly for 7th 8th and 9th term students. The students are taught basic surgical skills like suturing, knotting, venous cut down, catheterization, etc., The skills lab has also been designed to help Post-Graduate students for training in Laparoscopic and advanced surgical skills. A CD library has been established for PG students in Surgery to assist them in their academic activities.

Department of Orthopedics : Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with acute, chronic, traumatic, overuse injuries and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The department of orthopedics consists of highly qualified faculty in providing state of the art orthopedic care at the teaching hospital and memorial hospital in the form of routine orthopedic work like, joint replacements, arthroscopy,& complex spine problems. pediatrics orthopedics. Post Graduates students are exposed to various aspects of orthopedics management. Artificial finger prosthesis and artificial hip are few of the research done in conjunction with other institutions. The Department of Orthopedics has got highly motivated active research programmes and publications.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG) are the two surgical specialties dealing with the female reproductive organs. Obstetrics (from the Latin obstare, "to stand by") is the surgical specialty dealing with the care of a woman and her offspring during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (the short period after birth).The departmental objectives are to encourage the medical graduates to practice the subject of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with sincerity adhering to the ethical principles. The post graduate students are trained in all sub specialties like maternal fetal medicine, Gynec-oncology, infertility and urogynecology. The PG students also undergo training in obstetric ultrasound and in laparoscopy. The dept of OBG in M. S. Ramaih is one of the few centers in the state of Karnataka providing the service of PPTC (Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission of HIV-AIDS) and VCTC (Voluntary Counseling and Testing Center), has also been recognised as a training center. In PPTC & VCTC skill lab has been setup to train undergraduate students in handling normal delivery, for the purpose of examination and laparoscopy. Women's health forms the core objective of this department and several minor and major therapeutic services are offered in this regard. The post graduate students are engaged in research activities and provide services in camps and out reach activities.

This refers to the specialty pertaining to partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness by administration of a drug, usually by injection or inhalation so as to mitigate pain especially during surgical procedures. "To alleviate pain and save life is praiseworthy" With growth and evolution, anaesthesia is emerging as perioperative medicine. Anaesthesiologist manages the course of a surgical patient from preoperative period to post operative phase inclusive of critical care.

Deviating from its core - anaesthesialogy services, the field has extended into outpatient based Pre Anaesthesia Clinic, Theatre Based Anaesthesia Services, Post Operative Care Unit (PACU), managing high dependency unit like critical care (Ventilator support), and further extending our services into the integral Management of accident and emergency. The role and scope of anaesthesiologist has since been expanded to cover pain management in acute situations - "Acute Pain Services" and partial and complete pain relief in chronic cases - "Pain Clinic". Anesthesiologists are an indispensable part in Perinatology units for relieving labour pain. With vast clinical exposure and relevant clinical research in anesthesia, critical care and A and E is made easy and simple. Learning new technology and keeping abreast of relevant data by all faculty is a remarkable but continuous process.

A reasonably successful effort is put in to meet the requirements of modern imaging technology and teaching department. The department has all the essential equipment and is manned by well qualified and experienced technologists and radiologists. Besides routine imaging and contrast investigations, special investigations like musculoskeletal ultrasonography, CT angiography, virtual scopies and imaging guided procedures are performed. Vascular, gastrointestinal and hepato-biliary interventions are performed by both highly skilled in house and visiting consultants. The goal is to give the best of clinical information at all times with conscientious and scrupulous attention to patient safety and statutory requirements. It is also our endeavor to make the undergraduate students aware of the vast imaging options available to the modern clinician. Postgraduates are trained in all the departments with emphasis on recent advances and academic excellence.

Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with tumors and other abnormal growths with the intention of understanding their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Oncology is concerned with diagnosis of cancer and providing treatment with a multi-pronged approach including modalities such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy. The oncologist often coordinates the multidisciplinary care of cancer patients, involving physiotherapy, counselling, and clinical genetics.

The department provides comprehensive care with the availability of the latest state of art equipment like Linear Accelerator, advance simulators and the conventional cobalt radiation units for designing / planning and treating of cancer patients. M. S. Ramaiah Medical College was the first private medical institution in India to award post graduation programme in Radio Therapy recognized by MCI (Medical Council of India).

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with medical care of infants, children and adolescents. The department provides comprehensive support to hospital in delivering healthcare services. The department is well equipped with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) which is managed by Neonatologist and Critical Care Intensivist. The department has pioneered the research activity in Childhood Diarrhea's and work on epidemiology of rotavirus infections. The department organises activities like Neonatal week, ORS week and adolescent week etc and coordinates in conducting annual IAP undergraduate quiz. Department trains all undergraduate students in Integrated Management and Neonatal Childhood Illness (IMNCI), assessment of sick infants. The department has been awarded level II Special Neonatal Care Centre by National Neonatology Forum to train Pediatricians and nurses in Neonatal Intensive Care.