Introduction
The broad goal of the teaching of Physiology to the medical and allied health science students aims at providing comprehensive knowledge of the normal functions of the organ system of the body to facilitate and understand the physiological basis of health and disease.
To impart quality education in the subject of basic and applied physiology through a well designed curriculum with an aim of providing a strong foundation to the medical and allied health science students.
To inspire and encourage the doctors and health care professionals of tomorrow in order to shape them into skillful and competent health care professionals to contribute to health care.
List of Faculties
| S.No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. S. Senthilkumar, MD., | Professor |
| 2 | Dr. T. Panneerselvam, MD., | Associate Professor |
| 3 | Dr. K. P. Sangeetha, MD., | Senior Assistant Professor |
| 4 | Dr. M. Vishnu Priya, MD., | Senior Assistant Professor |
| 5 | Dr. E. Pavithra, MD., | Tutor |
| 6 | Dr. T. Babu, MBBS, DCH., | Tutor |
| 7 | Dr. M. Babukumar, MSc, PhD., | Tutor |
Address for Communication
Department of Physiology, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem Steel Plant Road, Salem – 636030.
physiologygmkmc4@gmail.com
Department Website In-charge
Dr. K. P. Sangeetha
Academic Activities
Laboratories
Students have access to spacious laboratories outfitted with the latest equipment:
- Haematology laboratory: microscopes, binocular microscopes, centrifuges, haemocytometer along with other equipment for conducting haematology experiments
- Mammalian laboratory: facilities for experiments on large and small animals
- Clinical physiology laboratory: equipped for examining human subjects, such as ECG, spirometer, ergometer, perimeter
- Research laboratory: polygraphs and physiographs for recording and studying the physiological activities of the subjects
Students Trained
- Post graduate Medical students
- Under graduate Medical students — MBBS
- B.Sc (Nursing) students
- B.Sc Allied Health Sciences students
- Diploma and certificate courses
Internal Assessment Examination
A total of eight Internal Assessment Examinations will be conducted for MBBS for theory, and three internal assessment examinations for practical.
Various Departmental Activities and Salient Features
- Teaching the students about the various aspects of physiology in theory classes
- Demonstrating the Hematology experiments in practical classes
- Training the students in Practical Hematology
- Demonstrating the Clinical Physiology experiments, including recording of Blood Pressure and examination of various systems of the human body
- Demonstrating ECG recording and interpretation of ECG to students
- Demonstration and interpretation of Spirometry to students
- Training the students in Practical Clinical Physiology
- Conducting Seminar and Symposium on various topics in Physiology and its applied aspects
- Teaching problem-based learning to the students
- Quiz for students on prescribed topics
- Assessment of students through regular theory, practical examinations and viva
- Maintaining attendance for theory and practical classes
- Research work in various fields of Physiology by the faculty members
- Sending internal assessment marks of the students to the University as per prescribed norms
- Continuing Medical Education programs conducted by the department for updating current trends
Awards / Medals / Prizes
- Naveen R, I MBBS student (2021 batch), won the DigiNerve Quiz First Prize, 2022