Departments @ JIMSH-NK
JIMSH–North Kolkata offers integrated medical education through Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical departments. From Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry to Pharmacology, Pathology, and Community Medicine, students build strong foundations. Clinical training across Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and allied specialties ensures comprehensive, hands-on learning in a modern multi-specialty teaching hospital.
Pre Clinical Departments
Anatomy course covers macroscopic and microscopic study of human body structure, utilizing various technologies.
Physiology studies ten organ systems, including cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and others.
Topics include biomolecule structure and function, enzyme kinetics, metabolic pathways, and core biology and chemistry concepts.
Para Clinical Departments
Pathology studies disease causes, development, structural changes, and functional disturbances in the body.
This course covers microbiology principles and their impact on humans and environment.
Interdisciplinary pharmacology integrates chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and physiology in drug development and safety.
Community medicine studies population health, focusing on prevention, treatment, and promotion strategies.
Autopsy analysis, injury evaluation, age estimation, poisoning cases, and forensic evidence examination.
Clinical Departments
General Medicine Department
The Department of General Medicine at JIMSH–North Kolkata serves as the cornerstone of clinical care, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. It plays a vital role in teaching core clinical skills, including history taking, physical examination, and evidence-based patient management.
Providing round-the-clock services for both inpatients and outpatients, the department handles emergencies with efficiency and compassion. Physicians collaborate across specialties to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care while promoting preventive health, community outreach, and regular health check-up programs.
General Medicine focuses on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
General Surgery Department
The Department of General Surgery at JIMSH–North Kolkata is a dynamic and well-equipped unit delivering comprehensive surgical care. It manages routine and emergency surgical cases round the clock, with modern operation theatres, dedicated wards, outpatient services, and advanced diagnostic support.
The department offers exposure to general and specialized surgical procedures, including gastrointestinal, laparoscopic, urological, and emergency surgeries. With experienced faculty and trained nursing staff, it provides hands-on clinical training for undergraduate students while ensuring safe, ethical, and patient-centered surgical management.
General surgeons manage conditions involving abdomen, soft tissues, head, neck, vascular, and endocrine systems.
Psychiatry Department
The Department of Psychiatry at JIMSH–North Kolkata provides comprehensive undergraduate training for MBBS students, focusing on the understanding, diagnosis, and management of mental and behavioral disorders. It addresses conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, OCD, dementia, and childhood disorders including ADHD.
The department emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered mental healthcare alongside academic excellence. Through clinical exposure, case discussions, and research initiatives, students develop essential skills in psychiatric evaluation, counseling, and holistic treatment approaches within a supportive learning environment.
Complete MBBS, internship, and advanced psychiatry degree to become a psychiatrist.
Opthalmology Department
The Department of Ophthalmology at JIMSH–North Kolkata provides comprehensive eye care services for both pediatric and adult patients. Equipped with advanced diagnostic facilities, the department ensures accurate evaluation and effective management of a wide range of ocular conditions.
Experienced surgeons perform modern cataract surgeries including phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation, along with retinal and squint procedures. The department also conducts regular eye screening programs and promotes preventive ophthalmic care, delivering high-quality, patient-centered treatment supported by modern infrastructure.
MBBS Ophthalmology includes subspecialties like cornea, glaucoma, and ocular oncology today.
Dermatology Department
The Department of Dermatology at JIMSH–North Kolkata specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. It manages conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, vitiligo, hair disorders, and skin cancers with comprehensive medical care.
The department also performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including biopsies, cryotherapy, and minor surgical interventions. With a focus on both clinical and cosmetic dermatology, it addresses aesthetic concerns while identifying underlying systemic conditions reflected through the skin.
Specialize in pediatric, procedural dermatology or dermatopathology according to your interests.
Respiratory Medicine Department
The Department of Respiratory Medicine at JIMSH–North Kolkata specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of lung and respiratory disorders, with a strong focus on tuberculosis, including drug-resistant and extrapulmonary cases. It also manages asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung diseases, and other chronic respiratory conditions.
Equipped with advanced diagnostic facilities such as imaging, pulmonary function testing, and bronchoscopy, the department ensures comprehensive patient care. It plays a vital role in public health by addressing both infectious and non-infectious respiratory diseases through evidence-based management.
MBBS course provides comprehensive knowledge of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases for students.
Orthopaedics Department
The Department of Orthopaedics at JIMSH–North Kolkata specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders affecting bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and spine. It manages fractures, dislocations, arthritis, spinal conditions, and sports injuries with comprehensive and patient-focused care.
The department offers both surgical and non-surgical treatments, including joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture fixation, and rehabilitation services. With modern techniques and multidisciplinary support, it aims to restore mobility, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life for patients across all age groups.
Orthopaedics treats musculoskeletal disorders, fractures, and injuries using surgical and nonsurgical approaches.
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Department

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at JIMSH–North Kolkata provides comprehensive care for disorders of the ear, nose, throat, larynx, and sinuses. Equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, the department ensures accurate evaluation and effective management of a wide range of ENT conditions.
Experienced surgeons perform procedures including tonsillectomy, sinus surgery, and reconstructive interventions with precision and care. The department is committed to delivering compassionate, cost-effective treatment while offering quality clinical training to students in a technologically advanced environment.
ENT specialists diagnose and surgically treat disorders of ear, nose, throat, larynx, and sinuses.
Radio Diagnosis Department
The Department of Radio Diagnosis at JIMSH–North Kolkata provides comprehensive imaging services using advanced diagnostic technologies. Equipped with modern facilities, the department supports accurate disease detection through X-ray, ultrasound, CT, and other radiological investigations, ensuring timely and precise clinical decision-making.
Radio Diagnosis services are available round the clock for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency cases. The department also actively contributes to undergraduate medical education through structured teaching sessions, integrating imaging science with clinical practice in a progressive, technology-driven environment.
Radio Diagnosis uses X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound, and PET imaging to diagnose diseases.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at JIMSH–North Kolkata provides comprehensive and compassionate care for women at every stage of life. Equipped with modern labour rooms, ICU support, and emergency facilities, the department manages normal and high-risk pregnancies, performing both vaginal deliveries and caesarean sections round the clock.
Advanced services include prenatal diagnostic procedures, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and family planning surgeries. Alongside patient care, the department ensures strong academic training through ward teaching, case discussions, and hands-on clinical exposure.
Specializing in pregnancy care, childbirth, and diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders.
Paediatrics Department
The Department of Paediatrics at JIMSH–North Kolkata provides comprehensive and compassionate care for infants, children, and adolescents up to 18 years of age. Equipped with advanced NICU and PICU facilities, the department manages routine and critical cases, including preterm and high-risk newborns, with round-the-clock inpatient and outpatient services.
The department actively promotes child health through immunization programs, nutrition guidance, and specialty clinics such as asthma and high-risk newborn clinics. Academic training, community outreach, and preventive healthcare initiatives form an integral part of its services.
Pediatrics focuses on comprehensive child healthcare and management of childhood diseases.
Anesthesiology Department
The Department of Anesthesiology at JIMSH–North Kolkata ensures safe and effective pain management during surgical and medical procedures. Experienced anesthesiologists administer general, regional, and local anesthesia while continuously monitoring vital parameters to maintain patient safety and comfort.
Beyond the operation theatre, the department plays a crucial role in critical care, emergency response, and resuscitation services. With strong expertise in physiology, pharmacology, and advanced monitoring technology, the team supports multidisciplinary surgical care and upholds the highest standards of perioperative management.
Administering anesthesia safely by qualified, board-certified anesthesiologists with postgraduate expertise.
Dentistry Department
The Department of Dentistry at JIMSH–North Kolkata provides comprehensive oral healthcare services, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental and oral conditions. It manages issues such as cavities, gum diseases, oral infections, and other disorders affecting the teeth and jaws.
The department offers preventive, restorative, and minor surgical procedures, including fillings, root canal treatments, extractions, and oral hygiene services. Emphasizing the link between oral and overall health, it promotes awareness, early intervention, and patient-centered dental care.
Dentistry improves oral health through prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental diseases.