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
- MD – Physiology
- MBBS
- BSc – AHS
- BSc – Nursing
- DMLT
Facilities and Labs
- Yoga Lab
- Cardiorespiratory lab
- Neurophysiology lab
- Metabolic lab
- Haematology lab
- Clinical lab
- Amphibian lab
- Mammalian lab
- Museum with working models
Conferences and CMEs Organized
(With TNMC credit hours and TNMGRMU credit points)
5.SANA Mentee International Webinar 3rd 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 |
| 5.La Cervea (Virtual Conference) | 27th April, 2019 |
| 6.UGbeacon’18 | 19th to 21st April, 2018 |
| 7.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 |
| S.No | Name | Qualification | Designation | Reg no | Image |
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| 1 | Dr.S.Anu | MD (Physiology) | Professor/HOD | 62087 |
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| 2 | Dr.M.Shanthi | MD (Physiology) | Professor | 7507 |
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| 3 | Dr.M.Renu Meena | MD (Physiology) | Assistant Professor | 121946 |
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| 4 | Dr.J.T.Ajit Kumar | MD (Physiology) | Assistant Professor | 116490 |
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| 5 | Dr.R.Durai Arasan | MD (Physiology) | Assistant Professor | 111175 |
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| 6 | Dr.Noel Naveen Johnson | MD (Physiology) | Assistant Professor | 107809 |
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| 7 | Dr. M. A. Hariviknesh | MBBS | Tutor | 167029 |
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| 8 | Dr. S. K. Sasikalarani | MBBS | Tutor | 95252 |
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| SI.NO | YEAR | Faculty | CONFERENCE OR COURSE ATTENDED | VENUE/ONLINE |
| 1 | 2021 | Dr. S. Anu | Health Research Fundamentals | NPTEL – AICTE |
| 2 | 2021 | Dr. S. Anu | Ethics Review of Health Research | ICMR – NIE (SWAYAM – NPTEL) |
| 3 | 2020 | Dr. S. Anu | Basic Course in Biomedical Research | ICMR – NIE (SWAYAM – NPTEL) |
| 4 | 2020 | Dr. S. Anu | Curriculum implementation Support program - I | JIPMER Puducherry MCI Regional center for MET |
| 5 | 2017 | Dr. S. Anu | Medical Education Technology | Jawaharlal Institute of PG Medical Education and Research, Puducherry |
| 6 | 2017 | Dr. S. Anu | Basic Course in Medical Education | Jawaharlal Institute of PG Medical Education and Research, Puducherry |
| 7 | 2019 | Dr. John Rajpathy | Curriculum implementation Support program - I | JIPMER Puducherry MCI Regional center for MET |
| 8 | 2017 | Dr. John Rajpathy | Advanced Course in Medical Education | Sri Ramachandra Medical University Porur Chennai. MCI Nodal center for MET |
| 9 | 2017 | Dr. John Rajpathy | Head of Bioethics unit at Velammal Medical College. | Conferred by The UNESCO Chair in Bioethics Haifa. |
| 10 | 2017 | Dr. John Rajpathy | 3T-IBHSc Training Course for Health Science Faculty” | United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization- UNESCO Chair in Bioethics University of Haifa. |
| 11 | 2024 | Dr. M. Renu Meena | Ethics Review of Health Research | ICMR – NIE (SWAYAM – NPTEL) |
| 12 | 2022 | Dr. M. Renu Meena | Basic Course in Biomedical Research | ICMR – NIE (SWAYAM – NPTEL) |
| 13 | 2023 | Dr. J. T. Ajit Kumar | Basic Course in Medical Education | Madurai Medical College, Madurai |
| 14 | 2021 | Dr. J. T. Ajit Kumar | Basic Course in Biomedical Research | ICMR – NIE (SWAYAM – NPTEL) |
| 15 | 2022 | Dr. R. Durai Arasan | Basic Course in Biomedical Research | ICMR – NIE (SWAYAM – NPTEL) |
| 16 | 2024 | Dr. R. Durai Arasan | Basic Course in Medical Education | Madurai Medical College, Madurai | 17 | 2021 | Dr. Noel Naveen Johnson | Basic Course in Biomedical Research | ICMR – NIE (SWAYAM – NPTEL) |
| 18 | 2022 | Dr. Noel Naveen Johnson | Medical Education Technology Workshop for Postgraduates (Online) | Medical Education Department, Christian Medical College, Vellore |
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
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
- AETCOM class - Compiled
- BLS Workshop
- Career Guidance
- Central Obesity MOU Activity
- ECG Workshop
- Extension Activity Exercises for Sedentary Elderly Adults
- Extension Activity Workplace Exercises for IT Employees
- FDP Designing MCQs for CBME Curriculum
- Guest Lecture - Membrane Potential - Dr. Prem Balaguru
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Model United Nations
- MOU Activity Limiting Screen Time
- National Pollution Control Day
- Neuro Muscular Physiology Quiz
- Oratory Competition
- PG Interdepartmental Seminars
- PG Lecture Series
- Physiology Gold Medal Exam 2024
- Poster Competition
- Problem Based Learning Module
- Quality Improvement and Audit Workshop
- Student Appreciation Ceremony
- Value Added Course 2024
- World Meditation Day
- EndoVel Quiz
- Debate competition
- Guest Lecture_NEET
- Guest Lecture_Ion Channels
- Guest Lecture_Instruments
- Guest Lecture_Obstructive & Restructive disease
- Student Seminar
- Intracollege Blood Quiz
- Integrated Teaching
- Physiology Gold Medal Exam - 2023
- Roleplay - 2023
- Add On Certificate-AETCOM
- Poster Competition
- ECG Workshop
- Simulated Virtual Learning
- RHEO ‘en’ KARDIA - Quiz
- Student Concept Paper Competition
- World Obesity Day
- FDP Workshop - Google forms for MCQ Test
- General Physiology Quiz
- Vita Electio - Lifestyle Modification - Conference
- Novelicious - National Reading Day 2024
- International Yoga Day
- Extension Activity
- FDP - Excel Workshop for Beginners
- Value Added Course
- CME on SLEEP
- Intercollegiate Quiz
- Physiology Gold Medal Practical Viva Voce Examination Cum Guest Lecture
- Intracollege Quiz
- Crossword Puzzle Competition
- Add On Certificate Course Poster Presentation 'Ageing'
- Hands On Training Workshop – Computerized Spirometry
- PG Mock Practical Exam
- National Reading Day
- Roleplay on AETCOM
- Add On Certificate – Geriatric Health
- Guest Lecture – Neurotransmitters
- Awareness Program On Building A Healthy Lifestyle
- Awareness On Posture For Better Health
- Hands On Workshop BLS
- Student Seminar
- Integrated Teaching
- FDP on Extended Matching Questions
- Add on Certificate Course - Basic EEG
- International Geriatric Day
- Guest Lecture
- Intra College Quiz on Respiratory Physiology
- Physiology Gold Medal Exam - 2022
- World Hypertension Day
- Basic Life Support Workshop
- Extension Activity - Awareness on Environmental Hazards
- Intra College Quiz - Hematology
- Roleplay on AETCOM
- Student Seminar
- Integrated Teaching