Department of Physiology

About the Department

History of Physiology Department

It is said that today's Physiology is Medicine of tomorrow. Physiology is the basic health science which provides thorough understanding of normal body function. It is a scientific discipline of central importance in Medicine and allied health sciences.

Physiology existed right from inception of this college. In its early formative years Physiology included Biochemistry as its segment and was nurtured under Physiology Department until early 70s. The very first Professor to head the Department in its inception stage was Professor Dr. J. D. Pathak. The great effort and awesome work started by Dr. J. D. Pathak was persevered by Dr. T. H. Rindani (also Dean of T.N.M.C. then) for more than a decade. It was during his tenure that the Department was housed in the new college building. Under the able guidance and administration of Dr. J. V. Bhatt, Dr. V. G. Parulkar, the Department further grew and blossomed.

In the late 60s post graduate degree in Physiology was upgraded from M.Sc Physiology to MD Physiology by Bombay University. Dr. M.P. Sharma was the first student of T.N. Medical College to obtain the first degree in Human Physiology, who later headed the Department from 1994 to 2001. Since then the Department has created and mentored several post graduate students. Presently 4 post graduate seats are registered under Physiology. The Department has developed into the dedicated research and teaching Department under the head of Dr. V. S. Dalvi (2001-2007), Dr. R. B. Ichaporia (2007-2010) and Dr. Brinda Venkatraman (2010-2014). At present Dr. P. A. Pazare is heading the Department since 2014.

Services Provided:

Department of Physiology is basically involved in undergraduate and post graduate teaching and laying the foundation of several medical, paramedical and allied courses such as M.B.B.S., M.D., B.D.S., M.D.S., B.P.TH., B.O.TH., B.A.S.L.P., B.P.M.T., Nursing and mentoring enthusiastic students for various research projects.

Landmark Achievements by Department:

During the last quarter of Century there have been notable achievements by the Department, to mention a few,

                                          Hosting CMEs

Environment And Its Health Perspectives- An Overview

Obesity And Its Implications On Health- Current Concepts

Human Circadian Rhythm & Its Clinical Implications

Bone Health-A Multidimensional Perspective

Pioneer in starting first ever All Mumbai Intercollegiate Physiology Quiz

                    The winning team of TNMC in 2017 participated and secured 8^th position in Inter- Medical School Physiology Quiz 2017 hosted at Malaysia.

Our post graduate and undergraduate students have often achieved ranks and distinctions over the years. Dr. Seema Bhorania (Assistant Professor) had secured first rank in PG Examination conducted by Mumbai University in year 2008. Our Research Laboratory is well equipped with various instruments, to name a few, Minispiro, HRV, Physiograph. From its intake of 120 undergraduate students (M.B.B.S.) every year, the strength increased to 150 students per year from the year 2019. Dr. Surendra Wadikar (Additional Professor) was awarded the Best Educationist Award by International Institution of Education and Management, New Delhi in April 2017. Faculty of Department has been regularly publishing quality research papers in international & national indexed journals. Aided by Alumni and DDF, the Physiology lecture halls are renovated, air conditioned and fully equipped with latest teaching aids. 

So far, the journey of Department of Physiology has been a glorious one. However, the department is constantly striving to reach many more milestones and to develop into a center of excellence for teaching and research in Physiology and its allied branches.

Faculty

Dr. Pushpa Pazare

Professor & Head

Dr. Surendra Shripati Wadikar

Additional Professor

Dr. Sonali Pande

Associate Professor

DR ABHAY G NAIK

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Dr. UMESH SURESH PATKAR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Dr. MAHADEO MAROTI ZALKE

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Dr. Seema Bhorania

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Dr. Smita Galphade

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Dr. Anita Gaule

Assistant Professor

Dr. Swati Vikas Gavit

Assistant Professor

Dr. Sharda Sangale

Assistant Professor

Research and Publications

2022:

1) Study of Visual Evoked Potentials in asymptomatic HIV positive persons. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2022;12(Online First). DOI: 10.5455/njppp.2022.12.12458202124122021 (Dr. Sharda Sangale)





2021:

1) Effect of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga on cold pressor response in healthy young adults. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2021;11 DOI: 10.5455/njppp.2021.11.01030202126012021. (Dr. Sonali Pande)

2)  The Emergence of LDH As A Biomarker: Pathophysiology of LDH in Covid-19. VOLUME - 10, ISSUE - 10, OCTOBER - 2021  PRINT ISSN No. 2277 8160. DOI: 10.36106/gjra (Dr. Abhay Naik)

3)  Systematic Review: Ferritin as a Biomarker and its Pathophysiology In Covid-19. Volume - 10 | Issue - 10 | October - 2021 | PRINT ISSN No. 2277 - 8179 | DOI : 10.36106/ijsr (Dr. Abhay Naik)

4) Efficacy of Flipped Classroom Method in Teaching Learning Physiology. Dec. 2021. IJPP. 65 (3); 204-209. (Dr. Umesh Patkar)

5)  A Cross Sectional Study - Effect of Postural Changes on Choice Reaction Time with Reference to Body Mass Index in Medical Students. Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare 2021;8(13):740-744.  (Dr. Anita Gaule)

6)  Study of Brainstem Evoked Auditory Potentials in Asymptomatic HIV positive persons. Applied Physiology and Anatomy Digest [P ISSN: 2456 4095] September 2021 (6) 02, 9 14 (Dr. Sharda Sangale)




                                                                                                                                                     2020:

1)  A comparative study: Effectiveness of self- explanatory video versus lecture using power point in the attitude beliefs and the understanding of brain death and organ donation by first year MBBS students, Journal of evidence-based medicine and healthcare- sept 28, 2020, Vol. 07, issue 39 (Dr. Pushpa Pazare)

2)  Effect of Om chanting on anxiety in bus drivers. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. Oct. 2020, Vol. 10, issue 12, pg 1138 -1141. (Dr. Sonali Pande)

3)  Introduction to Preview of Clinical Examination Video on Youtube in Physiology practical A pilot Study. Dec. 2020. International Journal of Medical Science & Education. Volume 7 (6): 5-7. (Dr. Umesh Patkar 

4) A Cross Sectional study assessing Stress, Anxiety and Depression in 1^st year medical students. Indian journal of Applied Medical Research (IJABMR), March 2020; Vol 9 Issue 2, Page no 68-72. (Dr. Seema Bhorania)

5)  A comparative study: Effectiveness of self-explanatory video versus lecture using power point in the attitude, beliefs and understanding of brain death and organ donation by First year MBBS students. Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare. 07 (39), September 2020. (Dr. Anita Gaule)

6)   Effect of posture on reaction time: Impact of gender. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 2020; 10(9): 777-781. (Dr. Anita Gaule)

                                                                                                                                                                          2019: 


1)  Stress, hypertension and yoga, chapter published, online first, in the book effects of stress on human health, intech open publishers, London, editor  hiilya cakmun, oct 24, 2019. DOI : 10.5.772/intech open 88147 (Dr. Surendra Wadikar)

2) A cross-sectional study of pulmonary function test in type 2 Diabetes mellitus and correlation with glycaemic index and duration of diabetes. International Journal of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dec 2019, vol. 10, issue 6, pg 39-46. (Dr. Sonali Pande)

3)  Comparision of PEFR (peak expiratory flow rate) before & after exercise in normal weight group & overweight obese group of young adult. IJBAMR 2019 vol 8(4): 103 108. (Dr. Umesh Patkar)

4)  A study to evaluate the relation between the age at menarche and bone mineral density in pre- and post-menopausal women. National journal of physiology, pharmacy and pharmacology, 2019, vol. 9(5), Page no. 361-364. (Dr. Swati Gavit)

5)  A Study to Evaluate the relation between the age at Menarche and bone mineral density in pre- and post-menopausal women. National Journal of physiology, pharmacy and pharmacology, 2019, vol 9(5), Page no. 361-364 (Dr. Swati Gavit)

Academic Activity

Year: 2021

1. Dr. Umesh Patkar, Associate Professor participated as a Medical Expert to spread & create community awareness about Covid 19 Vaccination in collaboration with JAN SAHAS on 17th August 2021 in Covid Awareness Programme.

2.   Paper & Poster Presentations:

a.  E-Poster presented in V-ICONBAP 2020 (5th 7th Oct. 2020) at Department of Physiology, SMIMS, Gangtok, Sikkim, titled Effectiveness of Self Explanatory Video vs Lecture using PPT on the Attitude, Beliefs, Understanding of Brain Death & Organ Donation among 1st Year M.B.B.S. students, by Dr. Anita Gaule, Asst. Prof.

b.  E- Poster presented on 28/12/2021 in Respirare 2021 (28th to 30th December,2021) titled "A Cross-Sectional Prospective Study to Assess The Effect of Caffeine on Simple Visual Reaction Time in Undergraduate Medical Students in the Age Group of 18-25 years" by Dr. Heena Kazi, JR- III

c.  E - paper presentation on 7/9/2021 in ASSOPICON 2021 (7th to 9th September,2021) titled "A Cross Sectional Study of Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Simple Visual Reaction Time in Students of a Medical College of Mumbai." by Dr. Heena Kazi, JR- II

  Department of Physiology conducted series of lectures on topic Mind Matters: Journey to Serenity. Under this series we had conducted following lectures:

a.  Lecture on Mind management: Decode your mind on 19th July, by guest speaker. Dr. Virat Chirania

b.  Lecture on Travails, Trials and Tribulations of a Doctor in making: Is it worth it? on 14th August 2021 by guest speaker. Dr. Anil Jha

c.  Lecture on Speed breakers of the peaceful mind: The impact of Human stress response on 20^th August 2021 by our Assistant Professor Dr. Anita Gaule.

d.  Lecture on Grit, Gratitude and Resilience on 21st August 2021 by Dr. Henal Shah- Additional Professor Psychiatry Dept.

3.  Guiding First MBBS students in their ICMR projects.

4. Conducted PG lectures for postgraduate students in MD Physiology.

Year 2020:

1.               Guiding First MBBS students in their ICMR projects.

             Conducted PG lectures for postgraduate students in MD Physiology

Year 2019:

1.         Conducted All Mumbai Intercollegiate Physiology Quiz

2.              Guiding First MBBS students in their ICMR projects.

              Conducted PG lectures for postgraduate students in MD Physiology

Year 2018:

                 Conducted All Mumbai Intercollegiate Physiology Quiz

2.                Guiding First MBBS students in their ICMR projects.

              Conducted PG lectures for postgraduate students in MD Physiology

Year 2017:


                Conducted All Mumbai Intercollegiate Physiology Quiz

                 Guiding First MBBS students in their ICMR projects.

                 Conducted PG lectures for postgraduate students in MD Physiology

  

Awards and Achievements

     Dr. Surendra Wadikar (Additional Professor) was awarded the Best Educationist Award by International Institution of Education and Management, New Delhi in April 2019

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Location

4th Floor, College Building, Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Ch. Hospital, mumbai, 400008