Department of Physiology

The Department of Physiology plays a foundational role in medical training by bridging basic science and clinical application. We explore the functional mechanisms of the human body through advanced laboratories, immersive learning experiences, and active research.

The Department of Physiology is strategically positioned in a prime area of the college premises. The Department is involved in handling undergraduate teaching and learning activities which deals with haematology, clinical, human, amphibian, mammalian and research perspectives. The department holds the credit of quality teaching in providing diverse immersive learning experience to the MBBS students in adapting to newer and novel teaching learning methodologies as per the NMC and CBME norms.

Practical & clinical experiences with immersive lab

200 students/year

Multidisciplinary novel research

Department

A foundational department bridging basic science and clinical application.

Physiology at AVMCH combines robust academic training with practical, immersive laboratories — supported by advanced diagnostic testing, virtual simulations, and an active medical education unit (MEU).

The infrastructure like lecture complex and laboratories have been constructed as per the recommendations of the NMC with advanced Information communication tools. The haematology, amphibian, clinical and mammalian laboratories can almost accommodate 80-100 students. The haematology laboratory has the latest standard binocular self-illuminated student microscopes complemented with surplus export-grade glassware and reagents. We maintain good laboratory practices (GLP) and are maintained by a set of dedicated staff members and trained technicians. The amphibian and mammalian laboratories look forward to implementing near-real virtual simulations in the near future. The faculty involved in teaching learning and research are having vast educational experience graduated from renowned institutions like JIPMER Puducherry, MAMC New Delhi, MAHER Manipal, RIMS Imphal and AFMC Pune. The clinical laboratory equipped with standard instruments provides students with the right ambience to do clinical examinations. In addition to the facilities mentioned, each laboratory has well-furnished audio-visual aids which promote small group interactions, thus facilitating individual student attention. Every student has ample space to work in with excellent aesthetics and work ergonomics.

Apart from UG teaching, our faculty — who graduated from renowned institutions like JIPMER, MAMC and AFMC — have many national and international papers to their credit, and regularly attend and organise Continuing Medical Education programs (CMEs) to keep themselves abreast of the latest updates in their profession. We actively participate in activities involving skill lab and Medical Education Unit (MEU) by training 1st-year MBBS students using simulation modules & software. Faculty members are trained Senior Instructors in conducting BLS, ACLS, JeevaRaksha ECLS Programmes for the Undergraduates and Postgraduates. Physiology faculty lead or participate in the MEU activities to implement and refine modern educational frameworks like Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) and they are senior members of the Core MEU and Curricular Committees.

The department’s research laboratory currently pursues many neurophysiology-related studies. All works related to research as well as patient care are carried out in the laboratory. The neurophysiological studies include Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses (BAER), Visual Evoked Potentials (VEPs), H and F reflex studies, Auditory and Visual Reaction Time Studies (ART VRT), Cardiovascular Autonomic Studies (CAFTs) complemented with Heart Rate Variability analysis, and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs). The Department of Physiology teaches physiology to allied medical specialities — B.Sc Nursing, BPT, Radiology, Medical Biotechnology and Medical Microbiology. Apart from these, the department is very active in conducting basic sciences classes for all the postgraduates of the institute. The Faculty are involved in Inter departmental Collaborative research with other departments also.

With a harmonious blend of academic excellence and practical application, the department plays a vital role in enriching patient care through its well-equipped laboratories and diagnostic support services. Its unwavering dedication to teaching, research, and service continues to elevate the academic stature of the institution.

Research Focus

Research Focus · Autonomic Function, PFT, Sleep Quality

Outreach

Outreach · MEU Workshops, BLS/ACLS Training