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Dr. Pradeep G. Dixit
MBBS,MD (Forensic Medicine & Toxicology)
Professor & HOD
pradeep.dixit@smcw.siu.edu.in
MMC-49575
2023-12-26

Research Publication

Title / Topic Role Journal / Conference Year Outcome
Medical certification of Cause of Death (MCCD) for Brought Case in India- a Legal Perspective Co-author Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol 42(3) 2025 108-114 2025 Published
Awareness & Understanding of Medical Negligence Among Medical Interns of a Tertiary Care Center in South West Maharashtra, India Author Journal of Carcinogenesis Vol.24 No. 4s 2025 522-529 2025 Published
Knowledge, Attitude & Perception of Medical Ethics Among Medical Practitioners : A Cross-Sectional Study Co-author Journal of Carcinogenesis Vol.24 No. 7s 2025 335-339 2025 Published
Histopathological Changes in Traumatized Skeletal Muscles of Neck & the Importance of Opaque Fibres in Cases of Compression to Neck Co-author J. Panjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 23(2) 2023 84-92 2023 Published
Descriptive analysis of Ligature composition in correlation with Patho-Anatomic findings in neck region due to Hanging fatalities Co-author Jr of Forensic Biomechanics; vol 13, issue 2; 390 2022 Published
Age Determination by spheno-occipital synchondrosis fusion in central indian population Co-author Journal of Forensic Medicine & Legal Medicine Vol. 38 No. 3 2016 Published
Competency based postgraduate Medical Education in Forensic Medicine Author Journal of Indian academy of Forensic Medicine; 38(3) 2016 Published
Estimation of height from length of sternum in Co-author Medicine, Science & law, 07/2015, 10, 1177 2015 Published
Fatal wounds by Manja to motorbike rider in movement Co-author Journal of Forensic Sciences, 04/2015, 60(4) 2015 Published
Cardiac tamponade due to ruptured myocardial infarct in a case of drowning: whether natural or unnatural death? Co-author Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 31 No. 1 2014 Published
Unique fatality due to claw injuries in a tiger attack Co-author Legal Medicine, Nov 2014; 16(6);381-4 2014 Published
Fatal tusk injuries from wild boar attack Co-author Medicolegal journal; 08/2014; 08/2014;83(1) 2014 Published
Compression asphyxia in upright suspended position Co-author American Journal of Forensic Medicine and pathology; 04/2014; 35(2) 2014 Published
Phocomelia, a case study Co-author Emergency Medicine journal; 04/2014; 2(2);144 2014 Published
Injuries over neck in Hanging deaths and its relation to ligature mark Co-author Journal of Forensic & Legal Medicine; 02/2014; 22: 80-3 2014 Published
Fatal Tiger attack : A Case report Co-author Forensic Science international; 2013 Oct 10; 232(1-3); e1-4 2013 Published
A fatal subcutaneous emphysema by manja: A deadly Co-author BCR ; 02/2013; 10; 1136 2013 Published
Orthopanomographic Evaluation of canine and first premolar in estimation of age Co-author Journal of Forensic Science; 57(4); 1556; 1082-86 2012 Published
Traumatic asphyxial death in Car Crush- Report of Co-author Forensic Science international; 221 (2012) e21-24 2012 Published
Exhumation : 10 year retrospective study Co-author Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine; 34 (2); 143-45 2012 Published
Fatal Stings: Autopsy findings in Scorpion envenomation Co-author Journal of Indian society of Toxicology ; 8(1); 23-24 2012 Published
A fatal Mongoose bite: A case report Co-author BMJ Case report ; 2012; 5766 2012 Published
Trends of suicide in urban areas: a 5 year study Co-author International journal of Toxicology & Legal Medicine; 13(3); 28 2011 Published
Evaluation of histologic changes in Skin in Po Co-author American journal of Forensic Medicine & Pathology; 33(4); e31822 2011 Published
Fatal Long scarf Syndrome : A case report of unusual Co-author Journal of Forensic Medicine, science and Law; 20(1); 2130 2011 Published
Utility of blood smear and bone marrow smear examination in autopsy practice: A preliminary observation Co-author Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol.8, No.3 2010 Published
Fatal hair dye poisoning: A case report Co-author Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology Volume 3 Number 1 2010 Published
Periligature injuries in Hanging : A taciturn proof Co-author Indian internet journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology; 8(4); 141-47 2010 Published
Mom you too! case reports of dyadic deaths with mother as perpetrator Co-author Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 10 2010 Published
Pregnancy related deaths : 3 year retrospective study Co-author Journal of Indian academy of Forensic Medicine: 32(1);2010;15-18 2010 Published
Utility of blood smear & bone marrow smear examination in autopsy practice: A preliminary observation Co-author Indian internet Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol.8, No.3 July-September,115-121 2010 Published
Fatal hair dye poisoning: A case report Co-author Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Pathology Vol.3 No.1 Jan-March 2010 Published
Fatal cyst: a case report of a previously unreported cause of death Author American journal of Forensic Medicine & Pathology; 30 ; 45-46 2009 Published
Accidental ligature strangulation due to crop thrasher Co-author Forensic Legal Medicine;15;263-65 2009 Published
Made in India? Ethics of outsourcing surrogate motherhood to India Co-author Indian J Med Ethics 2009;6:56-7 2009 Published
Fatal avulsion of scalp: unusual occurrence with flourmill Co-author J Indian Acad Forensic Med 2008;30:151-2 2008 Published
Diagnosis of malaria at autopsy: Preliminary observation with immunochromatographic rapid test Co-author J Forensic Med Toxicol 2008 2008 Published
Assessment of gestational age from hand and foot length Co-author Indian J Forensic Med Pathol 2008;1:47-51 2008 Published
Estimation of stature from mandible Co-author Indian J Forensic Odontol 2008;1:26-8 2008 Published
Chocking in schizophrenic: case report Co-author Indian Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol 2008 available at www.icfmt.org 2008 Published
Elder as victims of violent crimes: a report of two cases Co-author Indian Internet J Forensic Med Toxicol 2008 available at www.icfmt.orgc 2008 Published
Toxoplasma Myocarditis presenting as myocardial infarction Author Indian Journal of Medical Science; 61; 218-9 2007 Published
Evaluation of cellular changes in blood of human cadaver to estimate time since death Co-author Medicolegal update; 7: 35-39 2007 Published
Electrocution: A 6 year study of Electric fatalities--- Co-author Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine ; 29: 50-53 2007 Published
Dying together: a report of suicide pacts and an overview of phenomenon Co-author Calicut Medical Journal; 5: 23-24 2007 Published
Dyadic deaths: analysis of homicide-suicide episodes Co-author Medicolegal Update 2007;7:11-2 2007 Published
Birth after death: Questions about posthumous sperm retrieval Co-author Indian Journal of Medical Ethics; 3: 122-23 2006 Published
Clinical profile and autopsy findings in aluminium phosphide poisoning Co-author Journal of Indian society of Toxicology.; 2: 28 2006 Published
Clinicopathological profile of Ethylene Dibromide poisoning Co-author Journal of Indian academy of Forensic Medicine; 28: 105-07 2006 Published
Importance of examination of Oral Cavity Co-author Medicolegal update; 6 : 77-78 2006 Published
Unusual case of accidental strangulation: a case report Co-author Journal of Medicolegal Association of Maharashtra ; 1-2 : 19-21 2006 Published
Estimation of stature from somatometry of skull Co-author Journal of Medicolegal Association of Maharashtra ;1-2:22-26 2006 Published
Reconstruction of stature from Hand and Foot Co-author Journal of Medicolegal Association of Maharashtra ; 1-2 : 19-21 2006 Published
Mistaken identity unfolded: A case report Co-author Milestone ; 4 : 20-22 2005 Published
Their last words: A review of suicide notes Co-author Milestone ; 4 : 28-30 2005 Published
Death Behind bar: A five year study of custody death Co-author Medicolegal update; 5: 105-109 2005 Published
An autopsy evaluation of defence wounds in 205 homicidal deaths--- Author State Medicine 2005 Published
Study of histopathological changes in thyroid, salivary glands in cases of ----- Author Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology; 18 (2): 2001 Published
A rare atypical complete suicidal hanging: A case report--- Author Journal of Medicolegal association of Maharashtra; 13(1-2) 2001 Published
Awareness of Medicolegal problems in Medical Professionals Author Journal of Medicolegal association of Maharashtra; 12(1) 2000 Published
Medicolegal profile of fatal burn cases Author Current Medical Practice; 34: 1990 Published

Clinical & Community Engagement

  • Actively involved in deciding medico-legal policy of government hospitals.
  • Actively involved in upgradation of mortuaries in government hospitals in Maharashtra.
  • He is useful asset to law enforcing agencies by participating in advisory sessions & conduction of training programs for police officers and advocates and also honorable judges.

Leadership & Committees & Administrative Roles

  • Life member of Medico-legal Association of Maharashtra
  • Life member of Indian Association of Forensic Medicine.
  • Life Member of Indian Society of Toxicology.
  • Life member- Global Academy of Forensic & Investigative Medicine & Sciences (Glafims) academy, registered with Uniondes
  • Associations Internationals, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Ex -Member of Board of studies in Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
  • Ex-Chairman, Ad-hoc board of studies, Fellowship & certificate courses, BPMT, MBA, MPH under MUHS, Nashik.
  • Acted as Chairman of Student council while working as Professor in GMC, Nagpur
  • QIC Coordinator for NAAC at SMCW
  • Member of Re-constitution of the Grievance Redressal Committee at SMCW & SUHRC
  • Member of College Council Committee at SMCW & SUHRC
  • Timetable Coordinator of MBBS Phase-III Part-I

Teaching & Mentoring Highlights

  • Worked in various Government Medical Colleges of Maharashtra from 15th October 1985 to 7th April 2022 in capacities ranging from Assistant Professor to Professor in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.
  • Served as a Postgraduate Teacher for MD (Forensic Medicine & Toxicology).
  • Retired as Dean of RCSM Government Medical College, Kolhapur.
  • Worked as Professor & Head of Department, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur.
  • Joined SMCW & SUHRC as Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.
  • Currently serving as Head of Department, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at SMCW & SUHRC.

Awards, Honors & Recognition

  • Received multiple awards for exemplary administrative work during service in various Government Medical Institutes.
  • Awarded the “Distinguished Professor Award” by the National Organization of Applied Forensic Research Science on 15th September 2024.

Skills & Additional Competencies

  • As Coordinator of Medical Education Unit, he conducted various workshops & training courses for faculties of Medical & allied medical sciences and also worked as faculty of these workshops.

Extracurricular & Co-Curricular Activities

  • Represented Vidarbha Kho-Kho team in National tournaments and University team in Intervarsity Tournaments.
  • Acted as Coach for MUHS team of Kho-Kho for intervarsity tournaments.

Career Aspirations / Current Focus Areas

  • Experiential learning in FMT.
  • Legal status of Virtual autopsy in India