Department of Physiology

About Us

  • The Department of Physiology started in the year 2005. Subsequently, the department upgraded to a PG course with sanctioned 4 candidates from 2011. We also handle the Health Science Courses.
  • The department research laboratory is equipped with the latest instruments for research projects. We developed a classical museum in the department depicting all Nobel Prize winners (Physiology and Medicine).
  • The demonstration rooms are well equipped with an audio-visual system for the highest benefit of the students. Training of the students of both UG / PG in Medical Health Science Courses is done regularly.
  • Research activities for UG, PG, and faculties are undertaken regularly. The faculties are encouraged to register for PhD. Guidance is given to students who want to take ICMR Projects.
  • The department periodically conducts workshops, seminars, CME, and conferences inviting eminent speakers to keep the UG and PG students updated with the recent developments.
  • The department has also started the SRM Wellness and Yoga Centre to benefit the students, faculties, and patients of SRM Hospital.

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Our Vision

  • The broad goal of the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students in physiology is to provide the students with comprehensive knowledge of the normal functions of the organ systems of the body to facilitate an understanding of the physiological basis of health and disease
  • To provide excellence in the Physiology Teaching programs
  • To achieve recognition for research
  • To create an intellectually vibrant environment within the department

Our Mission

  • To provide a systematic teaching schedule involving the current competency-based curriculum for MBBS students
  • New teaching modalities like flipped classes, seminars, integrated teaching, quizzes, and blended learning techniques facilitate and enhance the involvement of students
  • Regular organization of journal clubs, seminars, CME programs, and hands-on training on electrophysiology, national and state conferences
  • Encourage students to participate in various inter and intra-college academic competitions like quiz competitions, model-making competitions, oral paper presentations, poster presentations, etc in state-level and national-level

Academics

  • MBBS
    BDS
    • MD PHYSOLOGY
      MSc PHYSOLOGY
      MDS

Infrastructure

  • Demonstration Rooms
    Demonstration Rooms
    • Two air- conditioned demonstration rooms of 103 & 87 Sq.Mtr each with a seating capacity of 75 each. Audio-Visual equipment available are LCD Projector, OH Projector, Collar Mike, Slide Changer, and Sound Proof Room with Air conditioning, Laptop with accessories and Internet connection, ELMO Class room solutions.
    Amphibian Laboratory
    Amphibian Laboratory
    • 122 Sq.Mtr Amphibian Laboratory
    • Seating capacity – 125
    • Preparation room -19.41 Sq.Mtr
    Mammalian Laboratory
    Mammalian Laboratory
    • 116.7 Sq.Mtr Mammalian Laboratory
    • Seating capacity – 125
    • Preparation room -16.80Sq.Mtr
    Hematology Laboratory
    Hematology Laboratory
    • 303.60 Sq.Mtr Hematology Laboratory
    • Seating capacity – 125
    • Preparation room -21.86Sq.Mtr
    • Number of microscopes -90
    • One microscope per student
    • Digital microscope with camera and LCD projector for demonstration
    Clinical Physiology Laboratory
    Clinical Physiology Laboratory
    • 300 Sq.Mtr Clinical Physiology Laboratory
    • Seating capacity – 125
    Research Laboratory
    Research Laboratory
    • 55 Sq.Mtr Research Laboratory
    • Equipped with Physiopac 8 channel to monitor HRV, Easy One pro Spirometry to record the pulmonary function, Sleep lab to record EEG, Dynatrac treadmill, and Chronoscope Digital Auditory and Visual Reaction Time.
    Museum
    Museum
    • 1000 sqft. With 11 wet specimens, 55 charts and 6 models

Faculty

Dr.A.Saravanan

MD

Professor & Head

Dr.K.Thamarai Selvi

MD

Professor

Dr.K.Prabhavathi

MD

Professor

Dr.S.Kanimozhi

MD,PhD

Professor

Dr.Rachula Daniel

MD

Professor

Dr.P.Kalyani Praba

MD

Associate Professor

Dr.Bhavsar Nikhil Rajendra

MD,PhD

Assistant Professor

Dr.Bhavya R L

MD,PhD

Assistant Professor

Dr.P.Abinaya

MBBS

Tutor

Dr.Chaganti Navya Neethu

MBBS

Tutor

Dr. Aanantha K N R

M.B.B.S., M.D.,

Senior Resident

AHS Faculty

A. Angel Blessy

M.Sc. Physiology

Tutor

AHS Faculty

Dr.P.Rohini

M. Sc Medical Physiology, PhD

Tutor

AHS Faculty

Mrs.P.Radhika

M.Sc , PhD Medical Physiology

Tutor
  • Didactic lectures with PowerPoint presentation
  • Small group teaching
  • Flipped classroom - aims to increase student engagement
  • Horizontal and Vertical Integrated Teaching
  • Seminars, MCQs and Assignments
  • Self-directed learning
  • Simulation-based learning
  • Observed structured clinical examination
  • Case-based discussion / problem-solved questions
  • Development of Memory Techniques and Speed Reading Habits
  • Concept Mapping and Mind-Mapping
  • As put forth by NMC, the Department of Physiology has implemented various methods of teaching to bring about the holistic development of a medical graduate into a skilled and empathetic doctor.
  • DOAP (Demonstration- Observation - Assistance. - Performance) has been incorporated on a day-to-day basis in the clinical lab.
  • Clinical problem-oriented learning and case-based learning have been implemented for the past 4 years.
  • Attitude, Ethics, and Communication. (AETCOM) has been given importance right from the first year of the medical curriculum as put forth by NMC and has a weightage of 5 marks in the university examination.
  • Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) stations with exclusive clinical scenarios are a part of the university practical exam.
  • The Department library accounted for 129 Physiology books with the latest editions
  • Department Skill lab – for UG / PG training in HRV, PFT, yoga
  • Video Lectures for Learning Management System