Department of Physiology

Goals

The broad goal of teaching Physiology to the undergraduate students aims at providing the student

• comprehensive knowledge of the normal functions of the organ systems of the body
• To facilitate an understanding of the physiological basis of health and diseases.

Educational Objectives

• To describe the normal functions of all the organ systems, their regulatory mechanisms and interactions of the various systems for well – coordinated total body function.
• To understand the relative contribution of each organ system in the maintenance of the milieu interior (homeostasis).
• To explain the physiological aspects of normal growth and development. Analyse the physiological responses and adaptation to environmental stresses.
• To comprehend the physiological principles underlying pathogenesis and treatment of disease.
• To correlate knowledge of physiology of human reproductive system in relation to National Family Welfare Program.
• Be able to conduct, interpret and distinguish between normal and abnormal derived from experimental and investigative data

Infrastructure

Infrastructure: Departmental Library

Equipment’s / Teaching aids

All Equipment / Instruments for conducting Physiology Practical are available as per NMC norms

Specialized Equipment:

• Treadmill for VO2 max assessment – 01
• Digital polygraph for Heart rate variability – 01
• Digital polygraph 4 channel – 02
• Audiovisual Reaction time – 01
• Bicycle ergometer – 04
• BMR apparatus – 01
• Mannequin – 03

Teaching / Audio-visual Aids

• LCD projectors with screen – 03 (Clinical & Haematology Lab, Demo room)
• OHP projector – 01
• Mediation Animal Experiment Simulator – 01

Curriculum

• The department follows the NMC and MUHS, Nashik Curriculum guidelines for undergraduate medical education.
• New CBME curriculum has been implemented from 2019, which includes
  • Orientation Program
  • Foundation Course
  • AETCOM

Student Support & Progression

• ICT enabled Lecture halls, Laboratory & Demonstration rooms supports & enhances teaching.
• Special guidance for Slow Performers And Advanced Achievers to improve their performance at examinations.
• Self-directed Learning (SDL) is facilitated by uploading further avenues / data for learning.
• Departmental Models, Reel competitions, Seminars.
• Teaching hours and Vacations: scheduled as per academic calendar of MUHS, Nashik
• Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE):
  i) Internal Assessment (IA) examinations
  ii) Class Tests & Tutorials:
  iii) OSPE
• Online Classes & Exams: were conducted during COVID pandemic
• Research (STS) – Students are motivated to take up short term research activities
• Attendance – Informed regularly to students and parents
• Student’s Feedback – taken regularly for improvement of T-L methods
• Mentorship program
• Parent-Teachers meeting

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Teaching – Learning

A student-centric teaching-learning approach is undertaken via

• Didactic Lectures
• Laboratory Practical / Demonstration
• Early Clinical Exposure
• Problem Solving – Case based learning
• Small Group discussion
• Poster / Reel Competitions
• AETCOM
• Class Tests / Tutorials

Best Practice:

• Institutional – SVJCT Dream Health Park
• Departmental – Regular Class Tests for I MBBS students

Distinctiveness:

• Faculty as MUHS Inspector in other institutes
• Guest lecture given by faculty
• Faculty completed Advance Course in Medical Education
• Faculty with additional responsibilities in Institute
• Faculty conducts / participates continuously in Faculty development Programs
• Faculty participation in other Institutional activities

SVJCT Dream Health Park (Institutional Best Practice):

Inauguration: 20th October 2018
Padmavibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar & Padmavibhushan Dr. T. Ramasami
Concept:
Dr. Suvarna Patil, Director, BKLWRMC
Designed & maintained by:
Physiology Dept., BKLWRMC
Visits:
by School / College / MBBS students & Visitors
No. of visitors till date: α 5000