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The Department of Physiology, established in 1995, has evolved significantly over the years, expanding its MBBS seat capacity from 50 to 150 by 2022. The department also offers MD, MSc, and PhD programs, with a current intake of 5 seats each for MD, MSc, and PhD.
A key focus of the department is on yoga and respiratory physiology, promoting research and education in these areas. This includes targeted research initiatives, sensitization programs, and new educational modules for MBBS students, alongside celebrations like International Yoga Day to encourage health awareness.
The department employs innovative teaching-learning methods to enhance student engagement, including role plays, flipped classrooms, quizzes, and early clinical exposure. Interdepartmental collaborations and symposiums further enrich the learning experience.
In addition to academics, the department actively engages with the community through medical camps and awareness campaigns on crucial issues like gender sensitization and inclusivity. With a balanced teaching approach, combining traditional methods and modern e-learning resources, the department fosters a dynamic educational environment.
The state-of-the-art amphibian simulation lab enhances practical understanding of physiological concepts, providing hands-on experience with advanced techniques such as nerve conduction velocity and ECG demonstrations. This comprehensive approach prepares students for successful careers in the field of physiology.
Vision
Mission
Read also about courses offered by the Physiology Department:
MD Physiology Course
MSc Medical Physiology Course
PO 1 Clinician- Clinician, who understands and provides preventive, promotive, curative, palliative and holistic care with compassion
PO2 Leader & Team member- Leader and member of the health care team and system
PO3 Communicator - Communicator with patients, families, colleagues and community
PO4 Lifelong learner- Lifelong learner committed to continuous improvement of skills and knowledge
PO5 Professional- Professional who is committed to excellence, is ethical, responsive and accountable to patients, community and the profession
PO6 Critical thinker- Critical thinker who is able to think clearly and rationally, and make logical connections between ideas
PO7 Researcher - Researcher who is able to gather, analyze and publish the data to aid new research, enrich scholarly literature and improve the decision-making process
CO 1: Describe the structure and functions of different systems and their components including general physiology, hematology, gastro intestinal physiology, cardio vascular physiology, respiratory physiology, renal physiology, endocrine physiology, reproductive physiology,
neurophysiology with muscle physiology, integrated physiology
CO 2: Describe the physiological basis of bodily functions, diseases and their management with new advances, knowledge of applied physiology
CO 3: To perform different system function tests blood investigations, clinical examination in both volunteer and simulated environment
CO 4: To observe computerized learning of amphibian physiology, identify and interpret graphs, charts, reports of physiological functions in amphibian, mammalian physiology both in simulated and normal volunteer
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Designation |
| 1 | Dr. Manisha Gupta | Professor & HOD |
| 2 | Dr. Shishir Dutt | Associate Professor |
| 3 | Dr. Pragya Agarwal | Assistant Professor |
| 4 | Dr. Rohit Saroha | Assistant Professor |
The main thrust areas for research in the department are:
1.Medical education technology
2.Case and control studies
3. Pilot studies to understand the normal responses of human body and its functional mechanisms
4. In collaboration with other medicine branches to understand the functioning , the defect and its potential resolution
Clinical Focus:
The department has clinical focus in its teaching with integration with both preclinical departments ( horizontal integration) and clinical departments (vertical integration) to make the teaching relatable to clinical scenarios. Undergraduate students are also encouraged to undertake research projects related to clinical topics to sensitise them to clinical aspects of medicine. The basics of history taking, General physical examination and Specific systemic examination are also taught to the undergraduates which help them to form a solid base for medicine later. Familiarization with medical equipments like Sphygmomanometer, Stethoscope, Reflex hammer, Spirometer, ECG machine and Exercise stress testing is done in the department by exposing them in the first year itself. Hematological techniques are also taught which help them later in their clinical acumen.
Laboratory facilities:
Following laboratories are operating in the department.
Department of Physiology is ISO 21001:2018 Certified by Educational Organizations Management System.