We strongly believe that The Physiology Department, Government Thiruvarur Medical College, Thiruvarur is an intellectually vibrant place. We have been successful in imparting detailed and complete knowledge of normal functioning of human body, and understanding the difference between physiological and pathological states. This provides relevance and mean, when students go to clinical posting in second MBBS onwards. Our department is committed to excellence in teaching under graduate students since 2010 and guiding various co-curricular activities.              

• Academic activities

 We teach Physiology for the following courses – MBBS, B. Sc Allied health Sciences students, Diploma in Radiation Technology and Medical Record Technician. We conduct theory classes in the forenoon and practical classes and tutorials in the afternoon sessions. Also Elective postings for Third MBBS part-II students

Early Clinical Exposure: as a part of CBME curriculum, First MBBS students are given exposure by visiting the Wards (I. V Fluid management), Blood Bank (Blood Collection and Storage), Nephrology (Dialysis procedure), and Neurology OPD. This enables the students to correlate the basic science taught and clinical applications of the same, which provides a relevance and mean to their learning. Also increases interest in basic science subjects

AETCOM Module: as a part of CBME curriculum, First MBBS students are taught the Longitudinal, Structured AETCOM module as suggested by NMC, enables the students learn the Ethics and Communication, Principles of Empathy etc.

CAL: as a part of CBME curriculum, First MBBS students are trained in the Computer Assisted learning module in Amphibian Nerve, Muscle experiments and Cardiac experiments as per the NMC guidelines.

• Co-curricular Educational activities

We conduct small group discussions, debates and student symposiums periodically to enhance the competitive spirit among young minds. We also encourage and guide students to participate in Inter college quiz competitions, Model making, Poster making and oral / poster presentations.

• Laboratory activities

          Our department is well equipped with the following

1. Computerised Spirometer

2. Bicycle Ergometer

3. Computerized ECG machine

4. Physiopac machine

5. Physiograph

6. HRV Analysis equipment

• Research activities

  Members of the faculty of the Department of Physiology are involved in collaborative research with various clinical Departments. We have been guiding medical students in ICMR –Short Term Student projects.

• Elective Postings

As per the NMC directions for CBME curriculum. At the end of Third MBBS-Part I and Start of Third MBBS Part-II , Students who opt physiology for the elective postings are trained in the following elective postings for BLOCK-I

• Pulmonary Function Tests – Preceptor: Dr. T. Dinesh

• Anthropometry – Preceptor: Dr. T. Dinesh

• Electrocardiogram – Preceptor: Dr. Ela. Elanchezhian

• Exercise Physiology – Preceptor: Dr. J. B. Ashraf Ali

We are committed to infuse in our students a life-long love for learning medicine and a keen sense of curiosity about arising diseases and developing treatment modalities.

AWARDS RECEIVED BY FACULTY

• Dr. S. Sakila, Associate Professor of Physiology received Sevai Semmal award by the Rotary club, Thiruvarur during Doctor’s Day celebrations on 01.07.2022.

• Dr. Ela.Elanchezhian, Assistant Professor in Physiology received Sevai Semmal award by the Rotary club, Thiruvarur during Doctor’s Day celebrations on 01.07.2022

• Dr. J. B. Ashraf Ali, Assistant Professor in Physiology received appreciation certificate for Teaching Tamil Medium MBBS student through Tamizhini online platform by the District Collector, Theni on Republic day in the presence of Dean, Govt. Theni Medical College.

• Dr. J. B. Ashraf Ali, Assistant Professor in Physiology received Ambethkar award for his service to the public on 14.04.2023 by Tamizh Uravugal Kuzhumam.

• Dr. T. Dinesh, Assistant Professor in Physiology received appreciation award by the District Collector, Thiruvarur on Republic day on 26.01.2023, in the presence of Dean, Govt. Thiruvarur Medical College.

• Dr. T. Dinesh, Assistant Professor in Physiology received Memento and certificate for being judge of UG-Oral presentation during the 15^th Annual conference of Association of Physiologists of Tamilnadu and National conference “APTCARECON 2022” on “Integrating Physiology in Translational research”, held from 13^th October to 15^th October 2022 organized by the Department of Physiology, Chettinad Medical College and Research Institute, Kelambakkam.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION DETAILS

1. Evaluation of the effectiveness of Early Clinical Exposure in learning clinical examination skills” – in APTCON 2017 (THUYIL 2017) held from 28^th October to 29^th October 2017 organized by Department of Physiology, Stanley Medical College, Chennai. (E-Poster presentation) and won Second prize. (Dr. Dinesh.T)
2. “Effect of short term breathing exercise training on cognitive function and perceived stress in chronic smart phone users” in APTCON 2018 (LEMECON 2018) held from 5^th October to 7^th October 2018 organized by Department of Physiology, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Mathuranthagam. (Dr. Dinesh.T)