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**FORENSIC MEDICON 2027** is the **48th Annual National Conference of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (IAFM)**, hosted by the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, in collaboration with the Trained Nurses' Association of India (TNAI), Uttarakhand State Branch. **Core Details** * **Dates:** February 2 – 6, 2027 * **Venue:** Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun (near Jolly Grant Airport) * **Conference Theme:** *Translational Forensics: Uniting Medicine, Nursing, Forensics, Judiciary, Police and Society* * **Official Mascot:** Male Himalayan Monal (*Lophophorus impejanus*), the state bird of Uttarakhand **Key Highlights & Structure** * **Hands-On Pre-Conference Skill Labs (Feb 2–3, 2027):** Capped at 30 seats each, covering: * Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCD) * Forensic AI (real-time model building) * Medico-Legal Photography * Competency through Simulation * Virtual Autopsy & Forensic Imaging (held off-campus at AIIMS Rishikesh) * **The Justice Chain Forum:** A flagship interdisciplinary session convening police investigators, forensic experts, nurses, prosecutors, and judges to identify systemic gaps and produce actionable policy recommendations. * **Scientific Sessions (Feb 4–6, 2027):** Free paper oral presentations and posters across forensic medicine, toxicology, nursing, and allied disciplines. **Important Deadlines** * **Early Bird Registration Closes:** September 30, 2026 * **Abstract Submission Deadline:** December 15, 2026 * **Acceptance Notification:** December 31, 2026