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Estabilished in the year 2008, the Department of Physiology is one of the well-established departments in Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Ammapettai, Thiruporur, Kancheepuram. The department aligns its objectives time to time with the guidelines laid by University and the Institution to improve the quality in academic and administrative fronts. The department adopts quality management strategies in academic activities provided by the University IQAC
The department occupies a larger floor space with five big laboratories viz., Hematology lab, Clinical lab, Mammalian lab, Amphibian lab and Research lab.
Every year, the department imbibes MBBS students and imparts them with a deeper understanding of the Physiological concepts by our knowledgeable and experienced faculty. The curriculum delivery to the students is that of aligned method wherein the topics are integrated between the departments of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry. The subject content is classified into must know, nice to know and desirable to know categories and taught to the students. The teaching methods are learner centered with specific learning objectives for each topic delivered to the students. Students have access to e-learning materials of the topics being covered. Learning resources are shared with the students in the forms of e-Physiology text books, power point slides, clinical examination videos, clinical case sheets writing and problem charts. Periodic seminars, hospital visits are conducted for students. Students also have early clinical exposure in the form of Problem Oriented Learning (POL) integrating with respective clinical departments. Also small group teaching is conducted for the students every week so that the students can have one to one interactions and discussions with the faculty of our department.
The department also trains them in Hematological and Clinical skills. We also demonstrate few diagnostic tests like ECG, Spirometry, and Pulse wave analysis, Stethography, Electromyography so that the students obtain prior knowledge about these common investigations before entering into the clinical year.
Assessments are done periodically by conducting series of Formative and Internal exams for the students. Students’ enrichment Programs like Physiology Quiz, Seminars, Essay competitions and medal exams are organized to enhance knowledge, learning, competence and soft skills among students.
Our department also imparts Physiology education to BSc Nursing courses and other Allied Health Sciences departments’ viz., BSc. Radiology and Imaging Technology, BSc.Medical Laboratory Technology, BSc.Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technology and BSc. Optometry
She has completed MBBS in the year 1997, from Annamalai University and worked for few years in several institutes as Junior Resident including JIPMER, Government General Hospital, Government Maternity Hospital, Pondicherry. She completed her Postgraduation MD (Physiology) from Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai in the year 2007. She began her teaching career in the Department of Physiology, Dr.DY Patil Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra. As Assistant Professor, she has experience in teaching courses like BPT, BDS, B Pharmacy, BSC Allied health Science in addition to MBBS and MD(Physiology).
She has completed MBBS in the year 2007, from Pondicherry University. She completed her Postgraduation MD (Physiology) from Christian Medical College, Vellore in the year 2011. She began her teaching career as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute and currently working as Associate Professor in the same Institute. She has experience in teaching courses like BSc Nursing, BSc Allied health Sciences in addition to MBBS.
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Dr.Glad Mohesh hails from the southernmost part of our country, Kanniyakumari District. Graduating in the Faculty of Physiotherapy, he went on to complete his passion – Physiology ; understanding the functions in a living human being at one of the country’s premiere Institute of Eminence, the Manipal University. Completing his post graduation, he joined the Mahatma Gandhi medical college & RI at Puducherry. After a year, he migrated to Shri Sathya Sai Medical college & Research Institute, where he was able to achieve in all frontiers of Academics, Research and Administration. Awarded with a Doctorate in the field of Medical Physiology by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) in the year 2018, he has to his credits the following achievements since 2009.
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He completed His Undergraduate MBBS in December 2008 and Postgraduate (MD – PHYSIOLOGY) in December 2013 in Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute. During His Postgraduate period he did thesis work on Relationship Between Hemoglobin and Cognitive Functions. After completing his Postgraduate he Joined as Assistant Professor in Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute. He is the Incharge for MBBS Additional Batch and Hematology Lab. Serving as NAAC TASK FORCE MEMBER for Department of PhysiologySince 2015. Published one paper (Relationship Between Hemoglobin and Memory) from my thesis in the International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). He was selected in Chettinad Medical College and Hospital as External Examiner(three times) for Allied Health Sciences Courses and Question Paper Setter for Allied Health Sciences Course. During Post Graduate period and Assistant Professor period he was attended various Cme, Conference, Workshop.
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He is Ratchagan , completed his M.Sc Medical Physiology in Dr.ALMPGIBMS, University of Madras . he is working as tutor , department of physiology in Shri Sathya Sai medical college & RI since 2011 around 8 years. He joined his PhD in 2019. He is involved in conducting CME, seminars, Quiz and other programs. He is the subject coordinator for B.Sc Allied Health science since 2014 .
Detailed CV AttachedAll the following laboratories are established and well equipped as per MCI norms for suiting the requirements for 150 MBBS students.
In addition there is also a research laboratory with research facilities for carrying out research on autonomic functions, ECG, EEG, Pulse Plethysmography and Pulmonary function tests.
The department has a library cum seminar room with a collection over 90 books of latest editions. Also monthly and annual Physiology journals are available for references by students and faculty.
There are two demonstration rooms with seating capacities of 80 per room along with Audio-Visual aids for conducting small group teaching activities.
The department has succeeded in establishing Zebrafish research laboratory for pursuing research related to Neurobehavioural and Ethnomedicine studies.
Research projects undertaken in collaboration with Clinical Departments periodically
Our Department follows the new Competency Based undergraduate MCI curriculum. Early Clinical exposure is introduced for effective clinical correlation and for better enhancement of applied Physiology integration of topics done at both levels namely, Horizontal and Vertical. Effective implementation of AETCOM module and PDE sessions are imparted in aphasic manner.
Faculty members are actively involved in research activities under various research thrust areas. They have participated in various research forums and presented scientific papers .
They have also won prize for oral presentation and Poster presentation at various National & International CONFERENCES.
We have also conductes CME , Guest lectures , Poster COMPETITION WITH Research Focus.
All our faculties are actively involved in academics as well as research activities. The Department faculty also attends and contributes for periodic faculty development programs conducted in the institution (MEU) to enhance teaching competencies. The faculties have also involved the students in research. Many students have done / doing short term student's research projects under ICMR and Tuberculosis Association of India with the guidance of the faculty of our department. Every year, inter and intra departmental activities like CME, Symposiums, Quiz programmes, MCQ contests, Essay quests and Guest lectures are being organized by the department for the students as well as for faculty.
Our Faculty members are members of administrative committees and provide support to the effective functioning of the Institute. Faculty members are actively involved in academics, administration as well as Research
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Name |
Designation |
Additional Responsibility |
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Dr.M.Chitra |
Professor |
1. MCI Nodal Officer - DMMP 2. Member BOS ,MD Physiology, SBV 3. Editorial board – Saigenesis, Chronicle 4. Member Foundation course committee 5. Member Curricular sub committee 6. Member Alignment and integration Team 7. Member Gender Sensitization committee. |
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Dr.R.Latha |
Associate Professor |
1. Member Secretary – Institutional Ethics Committee 2. Member Secretary – Women Empowerment Forum 3. Member - Curricular subcommittee Phase I 4. Faculty Advisor- Fine Arts Students club 5. Registrar-Department of Physiology 6. Department in-Charge for I MBBS course 7. Member BOS –MD Physiology, SBV |
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Dr. Glad Mohesh.M.I |
Associate Professor |
1. Member- Institutional Research Committee, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & RI. 2. Nodal Officer- AISHE, MHRD, Govt. of India, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & RI. 3. Teacher member, IQAC-SBV (Deemed to be University), Puducherry. 4. Task force member, Feedback committee, SBV (Deemed to be University), Puducherry. 5. Member, Subcommittee for Patents, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & RI. 6. Member, Subcommittee for Copyrights vetting, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & RI. 7. Member, Innovation Cafe, IPR Cell, SBV (Deemed to be University), Puducherry. 8. Member, Mission for Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, SBV, Puducherry. 9. Member, Certificate Verification Committee, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & RI. 10. Member, Minority Cell, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & RI. 11. Member, Institution Innovation Council(IIC) of SBV, Puducherry. 12. Member, Scholarship Committee of SBV, Puducherry. 13. Chairman – Website Committee, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & RI. 14.Member – Alumni Association, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & RI. 15.Department incharge, BSC Nursing |
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Dr.M.Gopi |
Assistant Professor |
1. NAAC- Department Task Force Member 2. Supplementary batch in-charge |
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Mr.Ratchagan |
Tutor |
Department Incharge-BSc (AHS) |
The Department of Physiology offers the following course
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Research Focus |
Faculty members and students from the Department are regularly involved in research activities. Faculty members also attend various CME & Conferences and Workshop at National & International levels regularly to update on the current concepts of evolving Medical Physiology. Faculty members are also invited as speaker for Guest lectures, Keynote speaker and serve as resource persons for various conferences and CME at various National & International podium. The thrust areas of Research Focus includes the following- Neurophysiology- Autonomic functions, Cognitive studies Ethnomedicine Ancient Indian Literature and Medical Education. Pulmonary Function
Details of Students STS ICMR Projects:
LIST OF COMPLETED PROJECTS:
List of published research articles :Dr.Chitra M
Dr.Latha R
Dr.Glad Mohesh M.I.
Dr.Gopi M
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Faculty members and students from the Department are regularly involved in research activities. Faculty members also attend various CME & Conferences and Workshop at National & International levels regularly to update on the current concepts of evolving Medical Physiology. Faculty members are also invited as speaker for Guest lectures, Keynote speaker and serve as resource persons for various conferences and CME at various National & International podium. The thrust areas of Research Focus includes the following-
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Assessment of exhaled Breath CO and Mucociliary clearance among caregivers of Smoking patients attending rural tertiary care Hospital. |
Dr.M.Chitra |
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2 |
A cross sectional study on the association between the indoor air quality and the spirometric parameters of the residents in the rural areas of Thiruporur taluk in Kancheepuram district. |
Dr.Glad Mohesh |
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3 |
Effect of methanolic extract of Dendropthoe falcata leaves on diet induced obese zebrafish animal models |
Dr.Glad Mohesh |
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4 |
A cross sectional study on association between Handedness and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) among adolescents and young adults |
Dr.Latha.R |
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5 |
Awareness study about the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Plastic usage and its ban among the rural population of Kancheepuram District of Tamilnadu |
Dr. M.Chitra |
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6 |
Knowledge, attidute & practices of informed consent documentation among medical researchers in Tamilnadu |
Dr.Glad Mohesh |
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Sl.No |
Name of the Student |
Name of the Guide |
Year |
Title of the Project |
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1. |
Mr.Arul Bhagyaraj |
M.I.Glad Mohesh |
2011 |
Dipping tobacco and its health risks among young adults –a short study |
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2. |
Ms. Abinaya.V |
Mr. Glad Mohesh |
2012 |
Pattern of tobacco use and nicotine addiction level among different socio economic groups. |
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3. |
Ms. Deeptha |
Mr. U.Sivakumar |
2012 |
Evaluation of PFT in individuals suffering from T.B, COPD, Asthma |
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4. |
Ms.Poornima |
Dr.N.Prabhu |
2012 |
Effect of BMI on postural BP changes in middle aged males |
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5. |
Miss. D. Abinaya |
Mr. Glad Mohesh |
2013 |
Knowledge attitude and practice of hand hygiene among medical students –a Questionnaire based survey |
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6. |
Mr. Ajith Prasath |
Mr. Glad Mohesh |
2014 |
Correlation of body mass index and cardio-vascular reactivity to exercise induced stress in young adults. |
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7 |
Mr.Baskar Amsath Raja |
Dr.Chitra |
2016 |
Analysis of Breath Carbon Monoxide among Urban Automobile Drivers |
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8 |
Mr.Shreehari |
Dr.Semmal |
2017 |
The Cardio respiratory Changes that occur During Virtual Reality Viewing in Adolescents |
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9 |
Ms.Aruna |
Dr.Chitra |
2018 |
Awareness study about the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Plastic usage and its ban among the rural population of Kancheepuram District of Tamilnadu |
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TITLE |
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR |
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1. |
Comparative study of certain cardiovascular parameters in different levels of BMI in young adults. |
Dr.Deben Laishram |
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2. |
Breath holding time and respiratory rate in young individuals with different BMI- a pilot study |
Dr. Deben Laishram, |
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3. |
A Comparative study of peak expiratory flow rate among canteen and construction workers. |
Dr. Deben Laishram |
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4. |
Autonomic functions in different body mass index personals |
Dr. Deben Laishram |
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5. |
Vascular Stiffness in dipping tobacco users – a pulse wave analysis |
M.I.Glad Mohesh, |
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6. |
Effect of right hand dominance over handgrip strength and muscular work done |
M.I.Glad Mohesh, |
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7. |
Effect of body mass change on arterial wall elasticity in young adults |
Dr. Deben laishram |
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8. |
Effect of uncomplicated obesity on QT interval in young medical college students |
M.I.Glad Mohesh, |
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9. |
Effect of uncomplicated obesity on arterial stiffness in young females |
Dr.N.Prabhu |
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10. |
Spirometric evaluation of lung function in labourers using handheld granite polishing tools |
M.I.Glad mohesh, |
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11. |
Effect of nicotine on audio and visual reaction time in dipping tobacco users |
M.I.Glad Mohesh, |
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12. |
Work performance (hand grip) of young adults having different body mass index and their correlation with waist hip ratio(WHR). |
Dr. Deben laishram |
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13. |
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of hand hygiene among medical students-a questionnaire based survey. |
M.I.Glad Mohesh . |
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14. |
Dipping tobacco and its health risks among young adults |
M.I.Glad Mohesh |
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15. |
A short term heart rate variability in dipping tobacco users. |
M.I.Glad Mohesh |
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16. |
Tobacco users and their opinions: a short communication |
M.I.Glad Mohesh |
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17. |
Tobacco use and nicotine dependence among the adult males of different socioeconomic groups within a medical college campus in Ammapettai. |
M.I.Glad Mohesh |
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18. |
Effect of moderate exercise on VO2 max and blood pressure in individuals with different body mass index. |
M.I.Glad Mohesh |
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19. |
Correlation of body mass index and cardiovascular reactivity to exercise induced stress in young adults. |
M.I.Glad Mohesh |
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20. |
A study on lung health and heart rate variability changes in non-brine salt workers. |
M.I.Glad Mohesh |
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21 |
Cardiovascular and Respiratory changes in Smokers. |
M.I.Glad Mohesh |
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22. |
Influence of higher BMI on Heart Rate Variability in overweight young adult males |
Dr.Latha |
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23. |
Influence of sedentary lifestyle of premenopausal women on Heart rate Variability and its alteration after simple aerobic exercise training |
Dr.Latha |
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24. |
Effect of hypoxia on learning and memory in a zebrafish model |
Dr.Latha |
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25. |
Effect of short term exposure of high intense LED lights on the histopathology of Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) of Zebrafish. |
M.I .Glad Mohesh |
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26 |
Effect of obesity on learning and memory in a zebrafish model |
Dr.Latha |
