Physiology
Doctors
About the Department
The pre-clinical department of Physiology deals with the normal functioning of human body. It forms the foundation of basic medical sciences along with anatomy and biochemistry. The Department of Physiology is situated in the 5th floor of academic block. It has a hard working team of faculty who are incorporating innovative teaching learning methods and assessment for the betterment of students.
The goal of teaching Medical Physiology undergraduate students is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the integrated functions of the organ systems which in turn helps understanding the basis of health and disease. With respect to the knowledge domain, students will be equipped with the knowledge of the coordinated body function, the relative contribution of each organ system to the maintenance of the milieu interior, aspects of normal growth and development, physiological responses and adaptations to environmental conditions and the knowledge of the physiological principles underlying pathogenesis and treatment of disease.
With respect to skills domain the student will be able to conduct experiments designed for study of Physiological phenomena and interpret experimental /investigative data, distinguish between normal and abnormal data derived as a result of tests which he/she has performed and observed in the laboratory.
Clinical Focus
(Academics)
The new curriculum includes both horizontal and vertical integration with relevant clinical subjects. Using different learning methods- small group learning, clinical cases, tutorials, lectures, role plays and demonstrations, the course material shall be presented as an introduction to human physiological systems. Much of clinical medicine relies on understanding molecular, cellular and organ-system physiology and we take meticulous care to lay a strong foundation.
Our vision is to create a dedicated, competent and compassionate Indian medical graduate (IMG); whose goal is to serve humanity and to uphold the ideals of our noble profession.
Infrastructure
Lecture hall – 200 students
Demo rooms - 1 with Digital board , 1 with LCD projector
MEU
The faculty of physiology department are actively involved in the medical education unit activities.
Have successfully conducted Medical education CME MEDUCON ,which was presided by Dr Unnikrishnan the Dean Academic of KUHAS .Who also is a physiologist .The faculty has also coordinated various faculty development programmes like CISP And other orientation programmes for MBBS students
Faculties of the department are also updating and learning to keep abreast of the developments happening in the medical education by actively participating in different training programmes organised by the university and MCI.
Faculty of physiology Dr Ramidha VP presenting poster at ACME (Advanced course in medical education )nodal centre in GMC Kottayam.
Publications
Dr. Smruthi V
1. Electroencephalographic abnormalities in preschool children with language delay. Nat J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol ; 2022 : 12(5)
2. Morphological assessment of the soft palate and a possible correlation with obstructive sleep apnoea- a digital cephalometric study. Nat J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol.2020;10(01):21-26
3. Effect of different phases of menstrual cycle on cardiorespiratory fitness in young females. Indian J Applied Research. Jan2019;9(1):57-58.
Dr. N. Geetha
1. Geetha Nair, 2 Sreelakshmi Mohanan1, Jean Maliekkal, 3. Shabana Salim4A case–control study to assess the association of obesity and insulin resistance in hypertension at a tertiary care hospital in North Kerala.National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2022 | Vol 12 | Issue 08
Dr Jean Maliekkal
1. Dr DivyaUnnikrishnan, Dr Jean Maliekkal, Dr N Geetha.Association of insulin resistance and lipid profile with serum T3, T4, TSH in patients with hypothyroidism. . Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2023;13(3).499-503.
2. Benny PD, Jean Maliekal, Geetha N, AhammedNaseem V H.A study on lipid profile in thyroid dysfunction. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol2023;13:6 ,1-5.
3. Prayaga Prabhu, Geetha N, Jean Maliekkal, Sajla K.Role of hyperuricemia in patients with essential hypertension:
Ahospital-based case–control study Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2022; 5(1):658-662.
Dr. Ramidha VP
1. Comparative Study of Lipid Profile Anomalies in Thyroid Dysfunction. Dr. Meenu Gopalakrishnan, Dr. Ramidha V P, Dr. Vinitha V
Dr Mitha K V
1. Mitha KV, Saraswati Jaiswal Yadav, Rashmi K S, Ganaraja Bolumbu. Neuroprotective effects of feeding Centella asiatica (L) Urb. – Study of hippocampal neurons in pups born to alcohol-fed female Wistar rats. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2022; 15(3):1047-1052. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2022.00175
2. Mitha K.V., Yadav, S. and Bolumbu, G. (2021) A study of effect of Centella asiatica on oxidative markers in the hippocampus of offsprings born to alcohol-fed pregnant rats and the correlation with their cognitive functions: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, Vol. (Issue), pp. 000010151520200472. https://doi.org/10.1515/jcim-2020-0472 .
1. Comparative Study of Lipid Profile Anomalies in Thyroid Dysfunction. Dr. Meenu Gopalakrishnan, Dr. Ramidha V P, Dr. Vinitha V
2. A study of pure tone audiometry in adults
with hypothyroidism. Dr.Vinitha V, Dr. Ramidha VP, Dr. Meenu Gopalakrishnan, Dr. Surya Rani AB
3. Assessment of Pulmonary function test and its variability amond different sociodemographic status of healthy school children of age group 9-17 yrs. Dr. Surya Rani AB , Dr. Ramidha V P, Dr. Vinitha V, Dr. Meenu Gopalakrishnan
Dr. Smrti Salim
1. Dr. Smrti Salim, Dr Rose Davy C. Correlation of body mass index with handgrip strength and blood pressure indices among young adults
2. Dr Smrti, Dr Vinitha, Dr Ramidha V P Assessment and corelation of WHO 5 well being index and blood pressure in medical professional
3. Association of obesity parameters and lipid profile in patients with both diabetes mellitus and hypertension in a tertiary care center in North Kerala.Sreelakshmi Mohanan, Meenu Gopalakrishnan, Smrti Salim.Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2024; 14(5): 856-860
Dr. Vipin Roy
Dr.Vinitha V
1. A study of pure tone audiometry in adults with hypothyroidism. Dr.Vinitha V, Dr. Ramidha VP, Dr. Meenu Gopalakrishnan
2. Comparative Study of Lipid Profile Anomalies in Thyroid Dysfunction. Dr. Meenu Gopalakrishnan, Dr. Ramidha V P, Dr. Vinitha V
3. Assessment of Pulmonary function test and its variability amond different sociodemographic status of healthy school children of age group 9-17 yrs. Dr. Surya Rani AB , Dr. Ramidha V P, Dr. Vinitha V, Dr. Meenu Gopalakrishnan
Dr.Surya Rani AB
2. A study of pure tone audiometry in adults with hypothyroidism. Dr.Vinitha V, Dr. Ramidha VP, Dr. Meenu Gopalakrishnan, Dr. Surya Rani AB.
On going research projects
- Association of cardiovascular risk factors with the atherogenic index of plasma and the triglyceride-glucose index in diabetic patients. Dr Mitha K V, Dr Smruthi V
- Faculty members encourage undergraduate student research projects.(applied 2 projects for ICMR- STS projects)
Other Activities
Mentorship, Seminar, quiz competition, Still model presentation, Onam celebration, Felicitation.
MENTORSHIP
Students are divided equally among the faculty and introduced to the concept of mentorship. A facility which is made available to them for their academic and emotional wellbeing.
Apart from classroom interaction, students who require extra academic support are identified and tutorial classes are provided to enhance their learning abilities so as to cope with the academic requirements and expected outcomes. The student’s progress report is periodically sent to the parents for information.
SEMINARS/Quiz
Seminars and quizzes are conducted within the department to encourage students. Students every year has highly appreciated this initiative. It brings about a competitive spirit among students and helps us to identify students with exceptional abilities.
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An intercollegiate
quiz competition was conducted on February 26, 2025. – Breaths & Beats!
STILL MODEL PRESENTATION
Students are given topics and motivated to bring out their creative talents. Best model is given a prize. Students are also able to use this for their university level inter collegiate competitions. Our student’s achievement at the intercollegiate level is also greatly supported by the staff of the department.
Onam celebration
Department wise flower carpet competitions are held in the college. There is also a grand onam sadhya sponsored by the management for all the members of the Malabar medical college family
Department of physiology won the second prize in the flower carpet competition for 2 consecutive years.
STUDENT LEARNING ACTIVITY
1. Communication skills
Organized skit activity to show the importance of training in effective communication skills
2. Self directed learning:
Small group of students asked to learn about study objectives and present individually to the teacher evaluator.
3. Blood bank visit:
Students visited the blood bank and were oriented about the blood component separation and storage
4.Yoga and Meditation:
Conducted a session of Yoga and meditation to help students get oriented about the importance of yoga and introduce the effect of yoga on the physiological wellbeing.
5. Felicitation:
Cash prize is given to the student scoring highest mark in university exam in Physiology
6. Vertical intergration
Vertical integration for clinically relevant topics are conducted monthly where clinicians from various specialties are invited to give insight on the topic
Physiology is involved in teaching of other medical and paramedical courses.
Courses
1. MBBS2. BDS
3. Bsc Nursing
4. BPT
5. Bsc MLT
6. Bsc Optometry
7. DRT
8. DOTAT
9. Bsc Medical Microbiology
10. Bsc. Medical Biochemistry
11. BSc. Medical imaging Technology
12. BSc. Anesthesia Technology
13. BSc. Cardiovascular Technology
14. BSc. Dialysis Technology
15. BSc. Emergency Medicine Technology
16. BSc. Respiratory Therapy
ORIENTATION DAY
The first MBBS students are welcome into the college with a week-long orientation week coordinated with MEU .Several activities are organised to make it a beautiful experience for the student
DEPARTMENT CELEBRATIONS
Teachers day and Doctors day celebrations are celebrated to felicitate the teachers in the department
Dr Suja P a dedicated faculty of physiology department won the best teacher award for the basic science department 2 years in a row.
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The Department of Physiology conducted the CME event, Echoes of
Night, on April 5, 2025.
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Faculty members attend CME programs, workshops, and conferences to
stay up to date.
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The Department of Physiology actively participated in the academic
fest MEDNOVA, hosting a spirometry workshop and organizing a treasure hunt.
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The Department
of Physiology celebrated traditional festivals such as Onam, Navaratri, and
Christmas.