Department of Pathology

KMC , Manipal

Health Sciences

Established with the MD Pathology course in 1965, the Department of Pathology at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, has shown exponential growth with alumni spread all over the world, offering MD Pathology with an annual intake of 17 postgraduates, a one-year fellowship in Oncopathology since 2021, and integrated MD-PhD courses. The department integrates diagnostic services through its NABL accredited labs, teaching by experienced and dedicated faculty, and national and international funded research, along with a 24x7 Hematology and Clinical Pathology laboratory and works with the Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Care Center recognized by the European Society of Medical Oncology and part of the National Cancer Grid.

Highlights

Has a 24x7 Hematology and Clinical Pathology laboratory processing about 8,000 tests per day, serving as a referral center for surrounding districts and neighboring states.

Involved in national and international funded research, working with the Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Care Center—recognized by the European Society of Medical Oncology and part of the National Cancer Grid—with pathologists engaging in tumor board meetings and discussions.

Provides complete research support to faculty, researchers, and students, including access to the Manipal–Government of Karnataka bioincubator facilities.

Handles over 20,000 histopathology, 16,000 cytopathology, and 6,000 immunohistochemistry requests per year, with an extensive panel of over 80 immunohistochemistry markers.

Programs

Offered

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Pathology

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Fellowship in Oncopathology

Research Statistics

344

Publications

Patents / Copyrights

1Cr

Grants

Services

Offered

24×7 Haematology and Clinical Pathology Laboratory

The department operates a 24×7 Haematology and Clinical Pathology laboratory catering to both in-patients and out-patients, processing about 8,000 tests per day. It serves as a referral centre for surrounding districts and neighbouring states. A separate 24×7 STAT laboratory, located in the new trauma block adjacent to the Department of Emergency Medicine, handles emergency cases and enables swift reporting.