The Department of Pathology was started during the year 1923 with Dr T.S. Tirumurti as its first professor. It was after a period of 30 years that the facilities at the department were upgraded. In the year 1946, post graduate courses were started. The department trains students pursuing MBBS, MD & DCP, post graduation in other subjects from other departments and laboratories. Technicians, attendants and B.Sc. Nursing students are also being trained here at the Department of Pathology. The department is conducting various research projects from prestigious institutions such as ICMR & SMR and the students of this department have published several papers. The FNAC Cytology wing was started in June 1996. The department boasts of a fairly large museum with several rare specimens.

PRIZES:

• Dr Bhaskara Menon Memorial prize is awarded by way of selection based on a competitive exam.

• Dr Tatachari medal in Pathology is awarded to students who secure the highest marks in the University examination.