Department of Physiology
Overview
Powering Progress through Technology & Talent
The Department of Physiology started with the inception of the SMIMS in 1999. Department caters to the teaching of Medical and allied health sciences (MBBS, MD, PhD, BPT, B.Sc. Nursing and Diploma courses in various paramedical courses).
The Research activities of the department encompasses varied fields. At present there are 6 registered PhD scholars. As per the SMU guidelines department can take 4 PhD scholar per year. The department follows the CBME curriculum for the MBBS, as per NMC guideline and for allied health sciences UGC and other regulatory bodies guidelines.
The department has permission from the NMC for intake of three MD Physiology candidates. Most of the faculties are trained for CBME and AETCOM under the supervision of NMC Regional centre for Medical Education Technology.
The current primary areas of research involvement in the department include autonomic function testing, sports Physiology and high-altitude physiology. The department also imparts research and value added course in Yoga.
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Bed superspeciality
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Expert Faculty
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Journals in Central Library
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7 Streams offered for BTech course
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Books in Central Library
PROGRAMS
Key Features
- Equipped with the advanced instruments for all types of basic and applied clinical experiments.
- Problem based learning, small group teaching, self-directed learning is implemented for all the courses.
- Competency based medical education is implemented in the process of training and grooming an Indian medical graduate and other graduates.
FACULTY
Research
Where Curiosity Meets Innovation
Health Sciences Research drives evidence based health care and widens / deepens the knowledge base of the health discipline.The medical colleges offering health professional courses should foster research activities amongst faculty and students that would inculcate research aptitude amongst the present and the prospective health care professionals. Such research activities requires structure, plan and coordination. The SMU Research is formed with the mandate of coordinating all activities related to research of faculty / students across all health disciplines. This website provides all related information on research activities undertaken at our institute.
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FACILITIES
UG and PG
For UG and PG courses as per NMC/UGC guidelines.
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