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Government Medical College & Hospital, Akola

शासकीय वैद्यकीय महाविद्यालय व रुग्णालय, अकोला
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Pre-Clinical Departments

Department of Physiology

HOD

Dr. Gajanan Atram

Professor, and HOD

Introduction

The Department of Physiology is among the premier departments in Government Medical College, Akola started with the inception of the institute.

Physiology provides the basis for understanding the functions of organ systems of human body and underlying mechanisms that provide the physiological basis of disease and treatment. Physiology isbeing taught as a major subject during first year in MBBS curriculum.

The rapid evolution in understanding the physiological sciences, has led to emphasize on learning the fundamental principles of various mechanisms and functions from cell to systems of the body in its clinical relevance.

Physiology as a subject in medical science has changed over the years from its non clinical to preclinical format with the incorporation of Applied and clinical Physiology.

Physiology offers a holistic concept of function, integration & dysfunction of body systems and Physiological basis of management and prevention of diseases.

Mission
  • The Mission of the Department of Physiology is to carry out scientific research and evidence-based teaching.
  • To train & teach Undergraduate and Post graduate medical students about the normal functioning of body & its applications to the health care of patients and society.
  • To promote the personal, professional development and communication skill of the personnel within the department
Vision
  1. To teach undergraduate and post graduate students in physiology and providing the students comprehensive knowledge of the normal functions of the organ systems of the body to facilitate an understanding of the physiological basis of health and diseases.
  2. Improving learning and education of physiology in integrative manner.
  3. Enhancement of and improvement of research activities.
  4. To train Post Graduate students in teaching Physiology.
  5. To adopt relevant and innovative teaching programs supported by appropriate and recognized research activities driven by suitable qualified personnel.
  6. To establish a well equipped functional Yoga Laboratory for teaching and advanced research in Yoga regarding various physiological and clinical aspects.
Functions & objectives.
  • The broad objectives of the undergraduate program of physiology are to instill in its graduates a solid foundation of Physiological principles of various systems of human body in relevance to the clinical signs and symptoms of disease and to develop intellectual skills essential for success in their careers.
  • Participation in a culture of collective responsibility for the quality and conduct of our graduate and undergraduate training programs.
  • To teach & conduct examinations & Research for Undergraduate and Post Graduate students in Physiology.
  • To promote horizontal and vertical integrated teaching.
  • To continuously update the knowledge of faculties by conducting/participating in various journal clubs, CME, workshops and conferences.
  • To carry out the pulmonary function tests for research and clinical purposes.
  • To carry out the neurophysiological tests like Nerve conduction studies.

Organisation / Faculty ( Teaching )

Sr.No. Name Educational Qualification Post / Designation Registration Number Renewal Date Recent Photo
1 Dr Pravin Pralhad Shekokar MBBS, MD Physiology Associate Professor 91342 28/02/2022
2 Dr.Pradnyarani Aatram MBBS MD Physiology Associate Professor 82738 06/08/2022
3 Dr.Surmayee Shekhar MBBS Junior Resident 202411/03/1046
4 Dr Aadesh Pakare MBBS Tutor / Demonstration 2023/08/3939 01/08/2028
5 Dr Snehal Tayde MBBS Tutor / Demonstration 2017/07/3342 20/7/2027
6 Dr Akshay Kamble MBBS Tutor / Demonstration 2023/11/8260 01/11/2028

Organisation / Faculty ( Non-Teaching )

Sr.No. Post / Designation Name
1 Sunil Kewade Assistant Technician
2 Sitaram Jadhav Peon


Research Papers published by department of Physiology
Sr.No. Title of Article Month and year of publication Journal National or International Authors
1 Prevalence Of Anaemia, Obesity and Its Effects On Academic Performance Among Medical Students Oct 2019 Indian Journal Of Applied Research. vol-9 | Issue-10 | October - 2019 National Dr Gajanan G Atram
2 Medical Students' Perception About Role Play As A Teaching Method In Learning Applied Physiology May-2019 . GJRA - Global Journal For Research Analysis . Volume-8, Issue-5, May-2019 . International Dr Gajanan G Atram
3 A Cohort Study Of Distribution And Utilization Of Blood & Its Components In Tertiary Care Hospital April 2018 GJRA -Global Journal for Research Analysi. Vol: 7, Issue:4, April 2018; Pg ; 41-44 International Dr Gajanan G Atram
4 Morphological study of coronary sinus and coronary Sinus ostium in human cadaveric hearts April 2017 GJRA -Global Journal For Research Analysi . Vol: 6, Issue: 4, April- 2017; Pg; 27-29 International Dr Gajanan G Atram
5 Cytomorphological Analysis of Oral Lesions at Tertiary Care Centre July 2017 Indian Journal of Applied Research. vol 7. Issue 7, July 2017 . Pg: 289-291. National Dr Gajanan G Atram
6 Respiratory Symptoms & Ventilatory Functions Among Saw Mill Workers Sept 2017 Indian Journal Of Basic & Applied Medical Research. Sept 2017: Vol.-6(4) P. 336-340 National Dr Gajanan G Atram
7 Viewpoint and usage of E-resources and internet by first MBBS students April 2017 Indian Journal of Applied Research. Vol 7(4) April 2017 Pg: 198-200. National Dr Gajanan G Atram
8 Effect of chronic expo sure to flour dust on pulmonary function tests. Dec 2016 IOSR Journal of Dental & Medical Sciences Vol 15(12) December 2016, PP 29-32 International Dr Gajanan G Atram
9 A study of relationship between leucocyto-spermia & specific seminal function parameters April 2015 International Journal of Recent Trends in Sci & Technology. April 2015; 14(3): 544-548. International Dr Gajanan G Atram
10 Perilous effect of leucocytospermia on seminal parameters March 2015 MedPulse – International Medical Journal. March 2015; 2(3):118-122 International Dr Gajanan G Atram
11 Professional examination stress induced hemodynamic changes in first year MBBS students 2013 International Journal of Biomedical And Advance Research. (2013) 04 (11); 796-799 International Dr Gajanan G Atram
12 Viewpoint and usage of e-resources and internet by first MBBS students April 2017 Indian Journal of Applied Research. Vol 7(4) April 2017 Pg: 198-200. National Dr Pradnya G Atram
13 Prevalence Of Anaemia, Obesity and Its Effects On Academic Performance Among Medical Students Oct 2019 Indian Journal Of Applied Research. volume-9 | Issue-10 | October - 2019 National Dr Pradnya G Atram
14 Medical students' perception about role play as a teaching method in learning applied physiology May 2019 GJRA - Global Journal For Research Analysis . Volume-8, Issue-5, May-2019 International Dr Pradnya G Atram
15 A study of relationship between leucocyto-spermia & specific seminal function parameters April 2015 International Journal of Recent Trends in Science & Technology. April 2015; 14(3): 544-548. International Dr Pradnya G Atram
16 Perilous effect of leucocyto- spermia on seminal parameters March 2015 MedPulse – International Medical Journal. March 2015; 2(3):118-122 International Dr Pradnya G Atram
17 A study of dyslipidemia and platelet adhesiveness in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus May 2000 Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. May,2000; 44 (2) : 167-172 National Dr Pradnya G Atram
18 Study of serum zinc in diabetes mellitus September 2013: Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research (Vol-2 Issue-8,Page No-977-983) National Dr. Pravin P. Shekokar
19 Effect of acute myocardial infarction on serum zinc level December 2013 Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research (Vol-3 Issue-1, Page No-80-87 ) National Dr. Pravin P. Shekokar
20 Effect Of Obesity On Resting Heart Rate Among Medical Students 2013 International Journal of Biological & Medical Research International ( Vol-4 Issue-4, Page No-3593-3596 ) Dr. Pravin P. Shekokar


Faculty :: Awards & Achievements
Sr.No. Discription Download
1 Appreciation of the department for the successful participation in mega health camp organized by the district level authorities in which the stall of department of physiology was arranged for providing the information like exercise diet risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and calculations of height weight, BMI and waist hip ratio.

Student :: Awards & Achievements
Sr.No. Discription Download
1 Third Prize in Vidarbha Level Physiology Quiz competition held on 12/03/2012 at NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur.
2 Organizing student's Seminars, Horizontal Integration programmes & Quiz. And allow students to participate in such events at regional level.