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We strongly believe that the Physiology Department, Government Thiruvarur Medical College, Thiruvarur is an intellectually vibrant place. We have been successful in imparting detailed and complete knowledge of normal functioning of human body, and understanding the difference between physiological and pathological states. This provides relevance and meaning, when students go to clinical posting in second MBBS onwards. Our department is committed to excellence in teaching undergraduate students since 2010 and guiding various co-curricular activities.

Academic Activities

We teach Physiology for the following courses — MBBS, B.Sc. Allied Health Sciences students, Diploma in Radiation Technology and Medical Record Technician. We conduct theory classes in the forenoon and practical classes and tutorials in the afternoon sessions. Also Elective postings for Third MBBS part-II students.

Early Clinical Exposure

As a part of CBME curriculum, First MBBS students are given exposure by visiting the Wards (I. V Fluid management), Blood Bank (Blood Collection and Storage), Nephrology (Dialysis procedure), and Neurology OPD. This enables the students to correlate the basic science taught and clinical applications of the same, which provides a relevance and meaning to their learning. Also increases interest in basic science subjects.

AETCOM Module

As a part of CBME curriculum, First MBBS students are taught the Longitudinal, Structured AETCOM module as suggested by NMC, enables the students learn the Ethics and Communication, Principles of Empathy etc.

CAL

As a part of CBME curriculum, First MBBS students are trained in the Computer Assisted Learning module in Amphibian Nerve, Muscle experiments and Cardiac experiments as per the NMC guidelines.

Co‑curricular Educational Activities

We conduct small group discussions, debates and student symposiums periodically to enhance the competitive spirit among young minds. We also encourage and guide students to participate in Inter college quiz competitions, Model making, Poster making and oral / poster presentations.

Laboratory Activities

Our department is well equipped with the following:

Computerised Spirometer
Bicycle Ergometer
Computerized ECG machine
Physiopac machine
Physiograph
HRV Analysis equipment
Research Activities

Members of the faculty of the Department of Physiology are involved in collaborative research with various clinical Departments. We have been guiding medical students in ICMR — Short Term Student projects.

Elective Postings

As per the NMC directions for CBME curriculum. At the end of Third MBBS-Part I and Start of Third MBBS Part-II, Students who opt physiology for the elective postings are trained in the following elective postings for BLOCK-I:

  • Pulmonary Function Tests — Preceptor: Dr. T. Dinesh
  • Anthropometry — Preceptor: Dr. T. Dinesh
  • Electrocardiogram — Preceptor: Dr. Ela. Elanchezhian
  • Exercise Physiology — Preceptor: Dr. J. B. Ashraf Ali

We are committed to infuse in our students a life-long love for learning medicine and a keen sense of curiosity about arising diseases and developing treatment modalities.

Faculty Details

S.No Name of the Faculty Designation Educational Qualification Regd No
1 Dr. T.N. Vijayalakshmi Professor and HOD MD Physiology., D.O. 55556
2 Dr. M. Mythily Associate Professor MD Physiology 76915
3 Dr. J.B. Ashraf Ali Associate Professor MD Physiology 80316
4 Dr. R. Preetha Assistant Professor MD Physiology 75329
5 Dr. A.V. Lavanya Tutor MD Physiology 86446
6 Dr. G. Udhaya Bharathi Tutor MD Physiology 97964

Research Publications

S.No Name of the Faculty Present Designation Title of the paper Journal Name Volume No / Issue no Year Published Indexed on National / International Authorship
1 Dr. J.B. Ashraf Ali Associate Professor Association Between Coronary Artery Disease And Testosterone National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology Volume 11, Issue 7, Pages 667-670 2021 EMBASE, Index Copernicus, CAB Abstracts/Global Health, and CINAHL. International II, Correspondence
1 Dr. J.B. Ashraf Ali Associate Professor Trigeminal Neuralgia in a Couple: Case Report International Journal of Physiology Volume 10, No. 2, April-June 2022 2022 EMBASE/Excerpta Medica, Scimago Journal Ranking, SCOPUS, Web of Science (Biological Abstracts, BIOSIS Previews) International I
1 Dr. J.B. Ashraf Ali Associate Professor Teaching Physiology Using PowerPoint Presentation During COVID-19 Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology Volume 9, Issue 1, Pages 74-75 2022 Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, J‑gate, ROAD, CrossRef, Microsoft Academic, Scilit. National I
1 Dr. J.B. Ashraf Ali Associate Professor Association between Coronary Artery Disease and Body Mass Index Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development Volume 15, No. 1, January-March 2024 Google Scholar, Scilit, CINAHL, EBSCOhost (USA), EMBASE National I
1 Dr. J.B. Ashraf Ali Associate Professor Brain Stem Evoked Auditory Response In Hypertension Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development Volume 15, No. 4 2024 Google Scholar, Scilit, CINAHL, EBSCOhost (USA), EMBASE National I
1 Dr. J.B. Ashraf Ali Associate Professor Assessment of Quality of Sleep and Sympathovagal Balance among Healthcare Students with Depressive Symptoms Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology Volume 30, Issue 2 2023 Web of Science, SCOPUS, EMBASE/Excerpta Medica International I
1 Dr. J.B. Ashraf Ali Associate Professor Depression Among Future Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Study on MBBS Students African Journal of Biomedical Research Volume 27, No. 4S, Pages 11481-11485 2024 SCOPUS, EMBASE, Clarivate Web of Science Zoological Records International I
2 Dr. G. Udhaya Bharathi Tutor Impact of obesity on cognitive function in young adults attending OPD in a tertiary care hospital, Tamilnadu: A case control study African Journal of Biomedical Research 27(4s) November 2024 EMBASE International –
* All publications as per the source document.

Research Projects

S.No Name of the Faculty Present Designation Title of the Project Role in the Project Sponsoring Agency (if any) Fund sanctioned Project duration
1 Dr. J.B. Ashraf Ali Associate Professor Study of Physical Fitness Index and VO2 Max using Modified Harvard Step Test in Healthcare Students PI NIL NIL I YEAR
2 Dr. J.B. Ashraf Ali Associate Professor Prevalence of symptoms of High Functioning Autism in Students studying in Tertiary Medical Institutes CO I ICMR — STS 15000 2 YEARS

Awards Received by Faculty

🏆 Appreciation Certificate — Teaching Tamil Medium MBBS Students
Dr. J. B. Ashraf Ali, Assistant Professor in Physiology, received appreciation certificate for teaching Tamil Medium MBBS student through Tamizhini online platform by the District Collector, Theni on Republic day in the presence of Dean, Govt. Theni Medical College.
🏆 Ambethkar Award
Dr. J. B. Ashraf Ali, Assistant Professor in Physiology, received Ambethkar Award for his service to the public on 14.04.2023 by Tamizh Uravugal Kuzhumam.

CME & State Level Quiz

Respiratory Rumble — State Level Undergraduate Quiz cum CME
Department of Physiology conducted Respiratory Rumble — state level undergraduate quiz cum CME on March 27, 2026.
Participants: 231 undergraduate students, 25 postgraduate and 59 faculties from Tamilnadu and Pondicherry.
🏅 Winners:
🥇 First Prize — Thiruvallur Govt Medical College
🥈 Second Prize — Madras Medical College
🥉 Third Prize — Chengalpattu Medical College