The Department of Physiology of VMCH & RI imparts training in the field of Medical Physiology as a foundation course for perception and practice in the art and science of Medicine. The other primary function of this department includes research and research-oriented activities. The physiology department of VMCH & RI aims to educate, inculcate and inspire in students, the importance of research and research methodologies in basic medical sciences and its clinical applications and interpretations. It is our aim to train students to integrate and collate their acquired basic medical science knowledge in their future clinical acumen and practice.
Vision Statement
The Vision of the Department is to be a top-ranked research-intensive academic department in the discipline of Physiology, expanding on our record of innovation and excellence in evidence-based integrative teaching, Research and beyond.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Department of Physiology is to provide the best in class
training to students suiting the requirements of all types of learners to achieve the best of their abilities in basic and applied physiology by adopting the most relevant teaching – learning methods and need based quality research works.To set up a state-of-the-art research & development facility in the department and build a team of highly qualified, dedicated & enthusiastic faculty, eager to accept challenges & experimentation in teaching technology and scientific research.
Courses Offered
1. MD – Physiology
2. MBBS
3. BSc – AHS
4. BSc – Nursing
5. DMLT
Facilities and Labs
1. Yoga Lab
2. Cardiorespiratory lab
3. Neurophysiology lab
4. Metabolic lab
5. Haematology lab
6. Clinical lab
7. Amphibian lab
8. Mammalian lab
9. Museum with working models
Conferences and CMEs Organized
(With TNMC credit hours and TNMGRMU credit points)
5.SANA Mentee International Webinar3rd October, 2020
| 1.Designing MCQs for CBME Curriculum | 14.08.2024 |
| 2.Vita Electio – Lifestyle Modifications | 4th to 6th April, 2024 |
| 3.Sleep CME | 3rd October, 2020 |
| 4.La Physique (Virtual Conference) | 7th & 8th October, 2021 |
| 6.La Cervea (Virtual Conference) | 27th April, 2019 |
| 7.UGbeacon’18 | 19th to 21st April, 2018 |
| 8.Rhythm | 16th December, 2015 |
Faculty Development Programs Organized
| 1.Designing MCQs for CBME Curriculum | 14.08.2024 |
| 2.Google forms for MCQ test | 08.06.2024 |
| 3.Hands on training in Excel for Beginners | 07.10.2023 to 28.10.2023 |
| 4.Extended Matching Questions – A New Paradigm in Medical Education | 23.08.2022 |
| 5.Training in Online enrolment | 07.10.2021 to 08.10.2021 |
| 6.PowerPoint in Medical Education -(National level FDP) | 06.08.2021 to 03.09.2021 |
National days commemorated
| 1. World Geriatric Day | 11.03.2023 |
| 2.National Reading Day | 19.07.2022 |
| 3.World Hypertension Day | 13.05.2022 |
| 4.World Geriatric Day | 01.10.2021 |
| 5.National Reading Day | 19.07.2021 to 23.07.2021 |
| 6.World Kidney Day | 25.01.2019 |
VITA ELECTIO
Postgraduate
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
- Online Certificate Course on Transgender Medicine – Multidisciplinary Approach, 19th April 2025
- Guest Lecture – Menstrual Disorders – Dr. A. Narumalar Thavasu, M.S (Gen Surg), D.G.O, 2nd May 2025
- Online Career Guidance Workshop, June 2025
- Student Research Project Presentations, June 2025