Department of Pharmacology in Malla Reddy Medical College for Women is having 4 Professors, 1 Associate. Professor, 6 Assistant Professors, 8 Tutors.
The department of Pharmacology is a vital component of our academic institution committed to achieve and strive for excellence in teaching and research. The department offers comprehensive education and training in the field of pharmacology to undergraduate and post graduate students to provide a strong foundation in this discipline for their future practice.
The department aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the nature and effects of drugs including principles of drug action, therapeutic uses, their potential adverse effects and drug interactions etc. Also emphasise the importance of evidence based medicine, critical thinking and ethical considerations in the area therapeutics.
The faculty members of the department are highly qualified and passionate about teaching and research, committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative learning environment where students can thrive professionally and personally. Strong mentorship program is being implemented in the department to help students with setting goals, exploring careers for growth.
In addition to the academic activities, research is a significant focus in the department. The faculty is actively engaged in conducting research and publishing papers every year in national / international journals.
Teaching in the department is imparted through competency based curriculum with a greater emphasis on interactive lectures, self directed learning, small group teaching, integrated teaching, seminars and skill lab based learning. Postgraduate training for MD students include weekly subject seminars, journal review meetings, Interdepartmental seminars, group discussion, case presentations, attending guest lectures, CMEs, clinical research, pharmacovigilance programme, Experimental pharmacology exercises etc. They also attend clinical rotatory postings in various departments as per the competency based postgraduate curriculum.
The department is well equipped with laboratories such as clinical pharmacology lab having mannequins / simulator to demonstrate various clinical skills, a Computer Assisted laboratory (CAL), a library and a museum. More than 300 drug samples arranged system wise, various drug formulations, charts, models, History of medicine, drug catalogues etc are displayed in the museum.
The department is committed to conduct and participate in continuing medical education programs, guest lectures and workshops to stay updated with the latest developments in the field of pharmacology and therapeutics. Also contributes to other areas in the form of Medical education, pharmacovigilance, Scientific Review Committee, Institutional Ethics Committee, Animal Ethics Committee etc

The department of pharmacology through robust academic program with well equipped laboratories strive to produce competent learners who are well prepared for diverse careers in academia, research, clinical practice and pharmaceutical industry.