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Kindly provide the following information mandated by MCI to be updated on the HBTMC & RNCH official website. Name of the Department: Department of Pharmacology Departmental Contact No: 022-26210040-Ext: 129 Departmental Email ID/ Website: [email protected] & https://www.facebook.com/hbtmcpharmacology/
Departmental location – 1st floor, College building, H.B.T. Medical College & Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Bhaktivedanta Marg, Juhu, Andheri West, Pin-400056.
Time and days- Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm Saturday 9am to 1pm
Teaching Faculty
Sr No. Name Designation Photo (Softcopy)
1. Dr. Prasad Pandit Professor & Head
2. Dr. Mrs. Kiran Bhave Professor
3. Dr. Tejal Patel Associate Professor
4. Dr. Medhinee Kulkarni Assistant Professor
5. Dr. Manish Kokne Assistant Professor
6. Dr. Disha Rambhia Tutor
7. Dr. Maheshi Chhaya Tutor
8. Dr. Laxmi Bhagunde Tutor
Non-Teaching staff
Sr No. Name Designation Photo (Softcopy)
1. Mrs. Manisha Gholap CCT
2. Ms. Prerna Pawar Peon
UG: (To be filled by the administrative office) 1. Intake capacity of UG with status of recognition – 150 students, MCI permitted 2. List of admitted students, merit and category wise for 2017-18; 2018-19 (Excel sheet attached)
PG:
1. Intake capacity of PG with status of recognition – Applied for PG recognition in 2019 2. List of admitted students, merit and category wise for 2017-18; 2018-19 – Not Applicable
Other requirements:
1. Research publications through the department since inception
Publications in the year 2019
1. Mahesh N. Belhekar, Sweta B. Tondare, Prasad R. Pandit, Kiran A. Bhave, TejalC.Patel*.
A prospective study on causality, severity and preventability assessment of adverse drug
reactions in a tertiary care hospital in India. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol. 2019;8(1):104-
110. (Indexed inIndex Copernicus & Google Scholar)
2. Belhekar MN, Bhave KA, Patel TC, Pandit PR, Mandaknalli SL, Mundada KV. Evaluation of
prescription pattern of fixed-dose combinations in a tertiary care hospital in India – A
cross-sectional study. National Journal of Physiology Pharmacy and
Pharmacology.2019;9(5):392-397. (Indexed inIndexed in EMBASE)
3. Bhagunde L, Tamboli S B, Chhabra R. Evaluation of prescribing pattern of corticosteroids
in dermatology OPD in tertiary care hospital. Journal of medical science and clinical
research. 2019; 7(6): 410-19. (Indexed in Index Copernicus)
Publications in the year 2018
4. Kulkarni M, Pandit P, Bhave K. The study of effects of inhibition of the renin angiotensin
system on memory in rats. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol2018;7:1847-52. (Indexed in Index
Copernicus and CrossRef)
5. Patel TC, Shetty PA, Uchil DA, JalgaonkarSV. “Evaluation of the anti-asthmatic potential of
Boerhaaviadiffusa (B.diffusa) in experimental animals”. International Journal of
Pharmacology Research.2018;8(2):45-53. (Indexed inIndex Copernicus & Google Scholar)
6. Patel TC, Bagle TR, Maurya M, Sharma V. Knowledge, attitude and practice of needle stick
injury and post exposure prophylaxis in undergraduate medical students. Int J Basic Clin
Pharmacol2018;7:1297-302. (Indexed with Index Copernicus & Google Scholar)
7. Belhekar MN, Patel TC, Singh MK, Pandit PR, Bhave KA, Redkar NN. Evaluation of
prescribing pattern of drugs use in patients of coronary artery disease at a tertiary care
hospital. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol2018;7:1792-6. (Indexed inIndex Copernicus & Google
Scholar)
Publications 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
National 01 - - 03 5
International 02 07 01 12 5
Total 03 07 01 15 10
8. Dr SumitSatpute, Dr RajanNerurkar, Dr Manish Kokne. Effect of Tamsulosin on blood
glucose levels in euglycemic and Alloxan induced diabetic rats and its interaction with
Glibenclamide. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol , 2018.(Indexed inIndex Copernicus & Google
Scholar)
9. Hotwani JH, Rambhia D, Mehta M. Evaluation of completeness of adverse drug reaction
case reports published in biomedical Journals: A preliminary analysis. The Journal of
Medical Research.2018;4(2):98-101. DOI: 10.31254/jmr.2018.4209.(Indexed inIndex
Copernicus)
10. Chhaya MU, Chawan VS. Prescription trend of antipsychotic drugs in patients with extra-
pyramidal side effects in a tertiary care hospital in India. European Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Medical Research. 2018; 5(8): 552-6. (Indexed inIndex Copernicus)
Publications in the year 2017
11. Mahesh N. Belhekar, Tejal C. Patel*, Prasad R. Pandit, Kiran A. A cross sectional study of
knowledge, attitude and practices related to fixed dose combinations use among
clinicians and resident doctors at a tertiary care teaching hospital in India. Int J Basic Clin
Pharmacol. 2017;6(10):2395-400. (Indexed in Index Copernicus, Google Scholar)
Publications in the year 2016
12. Pandit P. R., Kokani Vijay, Bhave Kiran, Prescribing pattern of Antimicrobials used for
treatment of acute respiratory tract infections in children, International journal of Recent
Trends in Science and Technology, February 2016; 18(1):156-162. (Indexed in Index
Copernicus)
13. Pandit P. R., Kulkarni Medhinee, Bhave Kiran, Effect of amlodipine and metoprolol on
cognition in rats, International journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology.2016;
18(1):156-162. (Indexed in Index Copernicus)
14. Bhete S. B., Pandit P. R., SatputeSachin, Vikas N. Solunke,, Evaluation of analgesic effect
of Atorvastatin in rats, International journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology,
February 2016; 18(1):105-110. (Indexed in Index Copernicus)
15. Bhete S. B., Pandit P. R., SatputeSachin, Vikas N. Solunke,, Evaluation of anti-inflammatory
effect of Atorvastatin in rats, International journal of Recent Trends in Science and
Technology, February 2016; 18(1):123-126. (Indexed in Index Copernicus)
16. Vijay R Kokani, Prasad R. Pandit, Kiran A. Bhave. Antimicrobial prescribing pattern in the
treatment of acute respiratory tract infections in children in a tertiary care hospital
(Indoor Patients). Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol.2016;5(5):1770-1774(Indexed in Index
Copernicus.)
17. Bhave K, Maksane N, Pandit PR, Maksane SN. Anticonvulsant activity of Nabivolol in MES
induced seizures in mice. Int J of Recent Trends in Sci & Tech. March 2016;18(2):292-298.
(Indexed inIndexCopernicus)
18. Bhave K, TondareSB.Trials registered in clinical trial’s registry of India in 2013:A
descriptive study. Int J of Recent Trends in Sci & Tech. April 2016; 18(3):409-411. (Indexed
in Index Copernicus)
19. Sawardekar SB, Patel TC, Uchil D. Comparative evaluation of antiplatelet effect of
lycopene with aspirin and the effect of their combination on platelet aggregation: An in
vitro study. Indian J Pharmacol. 2016;48:26-31.(Indexed inEMBASE & Index Copernicus)
20. Karve A, Paul K. Economic analysis of oral cephalosporins in Indian market. International
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2016;4(9):4143-9. (Indexed inIndex Copernicus)
21. Bhete S, Paul K, Mehta M, Deshmukh K, Satpute S, Phalak A et al. Perceptions of Ethics
Committee Secretaries on support provided for Ethics Committees’ administration &
functioning: A Questionnaire based survey. Journal of Medical Science and Clinical
Research. 2016;4(10):13182-8. (Indexed inIndex Copernicus)
22. Satpute S, Mehta M, Deshmukh K, Paul K, Bhete S. Perceptions of medical teachers on
research publication guidelines for promotions by Medical Council of India. International
Journal of Recent Scientific Research. 2016; 7(10):13654-7. (Indexed in PubMed)
23. Satpute S, Mehta M, Deshmukh K, Paul K. Pre-enrolment screening reporting in
randomized controlled trials from five pharmacology journals. International Journal of
Clinical Trials. 2016;3(2):72-6. (Indexed in Index Copernicus)
24. Satpute S, Deshmukh K, Mehta M, Paul K, Phalak A, Master V. Role and experiences of
laypersons in Ethics Committee: A Questionnaire-based survey. Journal of Research in
Medical Education & Ethics. 2016;6(3):148-52. (Indexed in Index Copernicus)
25. Nerurkar RP, Kokane MR, Mehta MN. Study of prescribing pattern of topical
corticosteroids in dermatology out patients department in a tertiary care hospital in India.
Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol.2016;5:2194-8. (Indexed in Index Copernicus)
26. Bhave KA, Pandit PR, Ved J, Amonkar G. Evaluation of cardioprotective effects of
Metformin in Isoproterenol induced myocardial injury in rats. Indian J PhysiolPharmacol.
2016; 60(4):392-402. (Pubmed Indexed)
Publications in the year 2015
27. Panchal S.S., Pandit P.R., Phatak A.M., Naik M.S., Lohi K.M., Cure of human
immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome: promising future
prospects at horizon., International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 2015;4(4):
640 (Indexed in Index Copernicus ,Ind MED)
28. Panchal S.S., Pandit P.R., Phatak A.M., Lohi K.M., Cost analysis of antiretroviral agents
available in India., International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 2015; 4(3):479
(Indexed in Index Copernicus,Ind MED)
29. Paunikar A.P., Bhave K.A. Cost analysis of oral antidepressant drugs available in India.
National Journal of Physiology Pharmacy and Pharmacology.2015;5(5):367-71. (Indexed
in Index Copernicus)
30. Gawde SR, Patel TC, Rege NN, Gajbhiye S, Uchil D. Evaluation of effects of
Mandurabhasma on structural and functional integrity of small intestine in comparison
with ferrous sulphate using an experimental model of iron deficiency anemia. Ancient Sci
Life.2015;34:135-42 (Indexed inIndex Copernicus)
31. Sawardekar SB, Patel TC. Evaluation of the effect of Boerhaviadiffusa on gentamicin inducednephrotoxicity in rats. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2015;6:95-103. (PubMed/Medline, Scopus indexed)
32. Shetty YC, Patel TC, Parmar UI. Exploiting the potential of intranet for managing drug
spectrum a webbased publication in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mumbai. Perspectives in
Clinical Research.2015; 6(4):194-99.(Indexed inIndex Copernicus)
33. Patel TC, Supe AN. Media in Medical Education In P S Bhuiyan. N. N. Rege, A. N Supe(Eds)
The Art of Teaching Medical Students (p 178-189) Read Elsevier India Pvt Ltd 3rd Ed 2015.
34. Belhekar MN, Pai S, Tayade P, Dalwadi P, Munshi R, Varthakavi P. A case of
hypersensitivity to soluble and isophane insulin but not to insulin glargine. Indian J
Pharmacol. 2015;47:227-29. (Indexed in PUBMED)
35. Chavan PS, Belhekar MN. Role of Yoga Therapy in Healing Diseases. The Antiseptic
2015;112:07-13. (Indexed in IndMED)
36. Belhekar MN, Taur SR, Munshi RP. A Retrospective study of therapeutic drug monitoring
of anti-epileptic drugs at a tertiary care hospital in India. The Indian Practitioner.
2015;68:66-72. (Indexed in IndMED)
2. Details of following activities since inception (with photos wherever possible)
CME’s, Conferences & Workshops
I. Bioethics sensitization programme for faculty was organised on 9th October 2015
II. Bioethics “End of life issues” was organized on 15th March 2016
III. World Bioethics Day was celebrated on 19th Oct 2016 on the theme ‘Human Dignity
& Human Rights
IV. Organized a workshop on ‘Good Clinical Practices (GCP)’for the faculty of the
institute and also outside the institution on 8th Sept 2017.
V. A workshop on Communication skill for 2nd year MBBS students as a part of
Bioethics activity for the year 2018 on two separate days, on 5th& 12th February 2018.
VI. A workshop was organized on “Clinician’s role in Pharmacovigilance ” for faculty as
well as post graduate students of our institution as well as outside institution , on 31st
of August 2018
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VII. As a part of Bioethics Day activity a workshop on the theme ‘Solidarity and
Cooperation’ was organized for undergraduate students on 16th Oct 2018.
VIII. Training for ADR monitoring for doctors and nurses
IX. Research Methodology Workshop was organized for undergraduate MBBS students on
8th March, 2019.
X World Bioethics Day Celebration on 17th October 2019- Students Debate on topics related to respect for Cultural Diversity.
Academic activities (including timetables)
Academic Activity Number
Lectures 363
Practical’s 26
Tutorials 16
Symposium 8
3. Posts held by faculty
Faculty-
Dr. Prasad Pandit- Institutional posts held-
Head, Bioethics Unit
Member Secretary, Pharmacovigilance Committee, H.B.T.M.C. & DR. R.N.C.H.
Member, Institutional Ethics Committee, H.B.T.M.C.& DR.R.N.C.H.
President, Cooper Medical Teachers Association
Posts held outside the institute-
Convenor, HBTMC–SPPSPTM NMIMS Pharmacovigilance Center & ADR
Monitoring Cell
Member, International Forum of Teachers (IFT) in Bioethics, UNESCO Chair
Chairman & Past Secretary of the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee,
T.N.M.C. & B.Y.L. NAIR CH. Hospital,
Member, Research & Recognition Committee, N.M. Institute of Management
Studies
Dr. (Mrs.) Kiran Bhave
Member, Bioethics Unit, H.B.T.M.C.& DR.R.N.C.H.,
Member, Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Committee &
undergone training for the same at S.P.G.R.C., Parel
Organizing Secretary for 4 Bioethics Workshops conducted at H.B.T.M.C.&
DR.R.N.C.H.
Past Secretary, Research Society, TNMC & Nair Hospital
Past Secretary, Staff Society, T.N.M.C. & B.Y.L.NAIR CH. Hospital
Past Member, Ethics Committee, T.N.M.C. & B.Y.L. NAIR CH. Hospital
Member, Pharmacovigilance Committee, H.B.T.M.C. & DR. R.N.C.H Dr. Tejal Patel
Faculty for Basic, Revised course on medical education and advanced course in
Medical Education at GSMC-KEMH MCI Regional centre.
Dr. Medhinee Kulkarni
Coordinator, Pharmacovigilance committee
Dr. Disha Rambhia
Co-ordinator, Pharmacovigilance committee
4. Awards and Achievements received by students and faculty since inception.
Faculty:
i. Dr. Prasad Pandit-
• Accredited National 3T Plus Trainer/ETTC for Bioethics, UNESCO Chair OF
Bioethics (Haifa)
• Undergone the CISP training program
ii. Dr. Tejal Patel-
• Received FAIMER FELLOWSHIP from GSMC-KEMH Faimer regional center
in 2016.
• Assisted in writing a booklet ‘Prescription Writing’ for II year MBBS students.
• Written a Chapter on ‘Media in Medical Education’ In PS Bhuiyan. NN. Rege, A.
N Supe (Eds) The Art of Teaching Medical Students (p 178-189) Read Elsevier
India Pvt Ltd.3rd Ed 2015.
• Co-author in ‘PHARMACOLOGY’ Specific learning objectives.
• Received 3rd Prize for poster presentation on ‘Impact of an Educational pprogram
to promote Research Ethics in Undergraduate Medical Students’ at a National
Conference on Health Profession Education, organized by Maulana Azad Medical
College in 2015
• -Won the O.D.Gulati Prize for the project titled ‘Antiplatelet effect of lycopene in
hyperlipidemic patients- An in vitro study’ at 50th Annual Conference of Indian
Pharmacological Society ‘IPSCON2017’ in 2018
• Undergone the CISP training program
iii. Dr Medhinee Kulkarni- Selected as a Foundation for advancement of International
medical education and research (FAIMER) fellow
iv. Dr. Maheshi Chhaya & Dr. Disha Rambhia authors for the book Drug Update: A Compendium
Student Achievements in Pharmacology-
v. Suyash Vanarse , Danesh Gandhi, and Viraj Mohite, 2nd year students received the Runner up
trophy (second prize) in the ‘AS Paranjpe - Zonal Pharmacology quiz competition’ held at Seth
GS Medical College & KEM Hospital and Indian Society for rational therapeutics, on 27th August,
2018.
vi. Awarded 2nd
prize to Suyash Vanarse , Danesh Gandhi (2nd year students) and Dev Kansara (3rd
year student) at the Intercollegiate Pharmacology Quiz, Les Quizerebles, Auxesis 2018, Grant
Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai on August, 2018.
vii. Awarded Second prize for the poster presentation at “Confluence 2018” at Seth GS Medical
College & KEM hospital for project titled” Knowledge, attitude and practices on generic medicine
among local medical practitioners in Mumbai city – A questionnaire-based study”- in August 2018.
viii. Second prize was awarded to Mr. Krishna Mundada, a second MBBS students for presenting a
poster on “Knowledge, attitude and practices on generic medicine among local medical
practitioners in Mumbai city – A questionnaire-based study”- in an International medical
Conference Respirare at BJ Medical College on 4th August, 2018.
ix. Ashwini Ratnakar, Shambhavi Sarma and Rahul Gindra, 2nd year MBBS students received
appreciation for being 3rd runner up in the ‘AS Paranjpe - Zonal Pharmacology quiz competition’
held at Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital and Indian Society for rational therapeutics
on 29th August 2019
5. Results for examination for the year in the following format-
Degree/Diploma Year No of Students Appeared
No of Students Passed
Passing percentage
UG MBBS
Winter 2017 150 144 96
Summer 2018 6 5 83.33
Winter 2018 154 141 91.55
Summer 2019 13 10 76.92
6. Vision of the department
ACADEMIC:
To educate the undergraduate medical students with the help of interactive learning
techniques.
To introduce symposiums, debates and creative group activities for undergraduate
medical students to inculcate effective communication skills and kinship
To acquaint the undergraduate medical students with the concept of research by involving
them in various short research projects
PATIENT CARE:
PHARMACOVIGILANCE
o To sensitize undergraduate & post graduate medical & nursing students,
institutional faculty and physicians towards the importance of identifying,
assessing and reporting adverse drug reactions.
o To regularly assess the adverse drug reaction reports and forward the same to the
National Coordination Centre, Ghaziabad.
o To organize programs for medical healthcare professionals to instill the
importance of drug safety monitoring.
BIOETHICS UNIT:
o To arrange programs for students, faculty and allied healthcare professionals for
introducing bioethical principles as defined by UNESCO.
DRUG INFORMATION DESK (In the pipeline)
o To establish a drug information desk, which will help provide a better
understanding of the prescription to the patients.
o To educate the patients and the community about the correct use and the perils of
misuse of medicines.
7. Other information:
Sections/Units of the department
Academics
ADR Monitoring Center (Pharmacovigilance)
Bioethics Unit
Research Unit
Services provided (new and old) 1. Academic- Lectures, practical’s & tutorials 2. Extra-curricular- Flipped classroom module, Symposiums, Models,
Manikins & Chart designing promoting interactive sessions. 3. Drug Updates Bulletin: Regular pharmacological updates are provided
in the form of print and digital media regarding new drug approvals and safety concerns.
4. Formative Assessment - Post completion tests (PCT) on a quarterly basis
5. Pharmacovigilance: a. Documentation of data related to Adverse Drug Reactions
(ADRs) reported from various clinical departments of the institute.
b. Regular analysis of documented ADRs which are then forwarded to the National Coordinating Centre for further evaluation through the Vigi-Flow software
c. Training and sensitizing healthcare professionals towards pharmacovigilance
6. Research: Students & faculty are engaged in various medical research projects. Training students for conducting research through workshops.
7. Bioethics: Principles of bioethics are inculcated through workshops, debates, lectures and various other programs.
Facilities- 1. Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory- Well equipped laboratory for
performing pharmacological experiments. 2. Computer Assisted Laboratory- Fully functional computerized
laboratory with 15 up to date computers to help students understand practical aspects of pharmacology. Each unit supporting experimental pharmacology simulation software like ExPharm.
3. Museum- We provide a wide-ranging exhibit of various medicine specimens, models and charts for learning pharmacology.
4. Library- We have a collection of latest medical books & journals 5. Lecture theatre- 2 air-conditioned lecture halls with a seating capacity
of 200 equipped with modern audio-visual technology.
6. Demo Rooms- 3 demonstration rooms with audiovisual aids and an interactive board to support microteaching & integrated sessions.
Patient related/ Non-academic Activities
ADR monitoring center
Bioethics Unit
Research Unit