Clinical Microbiology, a major branch of medical science is concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. It has evolved leaps and bounds from conventional techniques to genomics. We at RRMCH are at the cusp of cutting-edge translational research with facilities like Nanopore Next Generation Sequencing in the department. Central Microbiology laboratory on the other hand, handles routine diagnostic patient samples Bacteriology, Virology, Immunology, Mycology, Serology and Parasitology. A Molecular Microbiology laboratory facility with RT-PCR is also available. We are NABL accredited for COVID-19 by RT-PCR. In addition, the Microbiology Research laboratory has special microscopes like phase contrast & fluorescent, dark ground microscopes. The Clinical laboratory is enrolled in External quality assurance schemes (EQAS) with PGI Chandigarh & CMC, Vellore in addition to ILC.

All faculty have been trained in hospital infection control, NABH, NABL, RBMET, AETCOM, CISP and BCBR. They are fully qualified to train the MBBS students in Competency Based Medical Education (CBME). We also train students pursuing undergraduate courses for Dentistry, Physiotherapy, MLT, Nursing & allied health.

The department has a well-established practical laboratory with excellent quality microscopes. A well set up museum with various charts, models, slides and specimens is available. The Department has had Post Graduate course of M.D. (Microbiology)since 2012. The department faculty are updated with the latest in the field by way of conducting and participating in CME’s, workshops and research activities and delivering guest lectures both at International and national level. They also have many publications in national and international journals. Mentorship is actively done by the faculty mentors.