DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY

STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE

 

MAIL ID: 1physiostanley@gmail.com

PHONE NO: Extn No - 160

1. HISTORY

Stanley Medical College was established at 1938, after British Parliamentarian, Sir George Frederick Stanley. Physiology Department started its functioning at the same time.Teaching and Research are the two important activities of this department. Competency based medical education schedule has been framed and to be implemented to undergraduate students. Students Quiz programme is the favourite task of this department. Students of this department (both UG & PG) have won fabulous prizes in Intermedical Quiz Programmes. Every year an Intramural Quiz Competition is organized by this Department conducted by the second year students for the first year students. Research activities are carried out in a full fledged manner by the faculty and Postgraduates of our department. A number of research papers have been presented in various conferences. A number of papers have been published in National & International journals.

 

2. FACULTY DETAILS

S.No

Name

Designation

Phone No

Mail Id

1

Dr.Viji Devanand

Professor & Head

9840495763

devanandviji@gmail.com

2

Dr.Kanmani Karthikkeyan

Associate Professor

9791103975

apkan99@gmail.com

3

Dr.A.Precilla Catherine

9994077623

precillapriestly@gmail.com

4

Dr. S.Subathra

Assistant Professor

8934235977

ssubathra1982@gmail.com

5

Dr.P.Niveditha

9940430082

nivedithapari@gmail.com

6

Dr.B.Shabina

9443185866

ksmadharshah72@gmail.com

7

Dr.T.Lovie Beneta

9444716099

loviemerwin@gmail.com

8

Dr.K.Latha

9443588404

varadharajanlatha@gmail.com

9

Dr.R.Abiramasundari

9443724669

abirami28051976@gmail.com

10

Dr.A.Vidhya

9486526012

antovidhya@rediffmail.com

11

Dr.G.Deepa

7639134455

dr_deepag@yahoo.co.in

12

Dr.M.Indumathi

7639015480

indumd1982@gmail.com

13

Dr.S.Suganthapriya

Post Graduate

9629222990

drsuganthapriya1985@gmail.com

14

Dr.B.Dharani

8610263796

dharanibhaskaran@gmail.com

15

Dr.V.Gokulnathan

9444743881

gokspotter73@gmail.com

16

Dr.V.Santhosini

9750235606

santhosinivsudevan@gmail.com

17

Dr.R.Suganya

9345815494

drsuganya05@gmai.com

18

Dr.Buvana Arivazhagan

8754573161

dbhuvan.27@gmail.com

 

 

3. SERVICES OFFERED

a. ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

TYPE OF COURSE: Medical

Name of course offered

Eligibility

Course duration

Sanctioned No.of seats

Affiliated university

Selection procedure

MBBS

Higher secondary

5Years

6 months

250

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai

NEET Exam

MD Physiology

MBBS

3Years

2

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai

NEET Exam

BSc Radiology & Imaging Technology

 

Higher secondary

4years

20

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai

Selection Committee

BSc Respiratory Therapy

Higher secondary

4 years

20

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai

Selection Committee

BSc Cardiopulmonary perfusion Technology

 

Higher secondary

4years

5

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai

Selection Committee

BSc Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology

Higher secondary

4 years

20

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University

Selection Committee

BSc Accident & Emergency Technology

Higher secondary

4 years

20

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University

Selection Committee

BSc Physician Assistant

Higher secondary

4 years

20

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University

Selection Committee

BSc Dialysis technology

 

Higher secondary

4 years

5

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University

Selection Committee

B. Optometry

Higher secondary

4 years

5

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University

Selection committee

BSc Critical Care Technology

Higher secondary

4 years

10

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University

Selection committee

BSc Medical Laboratory Technology

Higher secondary

4 years

20

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University

Selection committee

BSc Cardiac Technology

Higher secondary

4 years

20

The TamilNadu Dr.MGR Medical University

Selection committee

 

 

 

 

b. ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

Periodic Academic activities held in the department:

POST GRADUATE

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Practicals

Theory Classes

Group Discussion

Seminar

Journal club

Research activities

Periodic assessment tests

Lecture class

Practical Demonstration

Early clinical exposure

Basic science correlation Classes

Small group teaching

Symposia

Tutorials, Review classes

Self directed learning

Formative and summative assessments

 

 

ONLINE CLASSES FOR UNDERGRADUATES:

  • Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, following online teaching programme has been conducted for MBBS students.
  • Online theory classes
  • Practical demonstration classes
  • Study materials have been sent to students periodically as Powerpoint slides, PDF documents and demonstration videos.
  • Assignments are being given to students after every class.
  • Students are being assessed by conducting Internal assessment tests and viva online

                      

4. DEPARTMENT MUSEUM

            The Department museum is a well illuminated room which comprises of various charts, illustrated models, animal experiment instruments and specimens.

5. LABORATORY

The Department consists of well equipped Hematology lab, Clinical lab, Amphibian lab, Mammalian lab and Research lab

6. RESEARCH PUBLICATION

(NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL - FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS)

  1. Subject to Subject Variation and Inter-Test Variabilities Influence Spirometry Values: A Comparative Study

Dr.Viji Devanand1, Dr.S.Anbuselvi Mattuvar Kuzhali2, Dr.V.Rajalakshmi2, Dr.D.Celine2, Dr.C.C.Umayal2, Dr.T.Lovie Benita2, Dr.Precilla Catherine2

Biomedicine : 2016; 36(4) (supp.): 64-69

  1. A Study of Upper Gastrointestinal Mucosal Abnormalities in Chronic Renal Failure

Dr.C.C.Umayal, Dr.U.Santhakumari

IOSR journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Vol.15; Issue6 Ver I (May 2016)

  1. Comparative Study of Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry in Parkinson’s Disease Patients and Normal Subjects

Dr.P.Niveditha. Dr.T.Lovie Beneta, Dr.K.Padma, Dr.G.Sasirekha, Dr.D.Celine, Dr.Viji Devanand, Dr.K.Latha

Biomedicine : 2016; 36(4) (supp.): 84-87

  1. Visual Evoked Potentials in Parkinson’s Disease and its correlation with Age and Disease severity: Indian Study

Dr.P.Niveditha, Dr.D.Celine, Dr.K.Padma

IOSR journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Vol.15; Issue6 Ver III (June 2016) PP 18-21

  1. A Study on Effect of Different Body Postures on Pulmonary Functions in Normal Individuals

Dr.K.Latha, Dr.C.C.Umayal, Dr.S.Anbuselvi Mattuvar Kuzhali, Dr.D.Celine, Dr.Viji Devanand, Dr.V.Sumathi, Dr.P.Niveditha

Biomedicine : 2016; 36(4) (supp.): 105-108

  1. Study of Changes in Blood Pressure and Lipid Profile in Professional Bus drivers as an Impact of Stress

Dr.R.Shanthini, Dr.N.Balanaga Nandhini, Dr.M.Tamilkodi

International journal of physiology (2016) DOI Number: 10.5958/2320-608X2016.00001.9

  1. Comparative Study of Serum Magnesium in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with and without Foot Ulcer

International journal of Physiology. (2016 )volume 4 issue 2. DOI Number: 10.5958/2320-608X2016.00071.08

  1.   Comparison of Pulmonary Functions in Primi and Multigravida – A Cross Sectional Study

Dr.U.Santhakumari, Dr.C.C.umayal

International journal of Physiology. (2017)DOI Number: 10.5958/2320-608X2017.00039.7

  1.  Maximum Isometric Tension in Dominant and Non-Dominant hand by Hand-Grip Dynamometry

Dr.A.Precilla Catherine

University Journal of Pre and Para Clinical Sciences Volume 3 Issue 2 2017

  1.  Assessment of Serum Leptin Levels in Women with PCOS

Dr.T.Lovie Beneta, Dr.P.Niveditha, Dr.K.Padma, Dr.Viji Devanand, Dr.C.C.Umayal, Dr.S.Anbuselvi Mattuvar Kuzhali, Dr.V.Sumathi,

Biomedicine : 2016; 36(4) (supp.): 134-137

  1. Orthostatic Hypotension in Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease

Dr.P.Niveditha

University Journal of Pre and Para Clinical Sciences Volume 3 Issue 2 2017 ISSN 2455-2879

  1.  A Comparative Study on Estimation of Salivary pH as a Screening Tool for Identifying early Neural Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Dr.S.Anbuselvi Mattuvar Kuzhali, Dr.C.Hemachandrika, Dr.B.Viswanatha Rao, Dr.Anand

A National Journal of Physiology 2017;(5)2

  1.  A study of motor component of median nerve conduction in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Dr.Abirama sundari.R, Dr.K.Sathish Kumar

Int J Cur Res Rev, Vol 9, Issue 8, April 2017

  1.  Study of Distribution of Different Classes of Mallampati Grading and its association with Sleep Apnoea – A Cross Sectional Analysis

Dr.S.Anbuselvi Mattuvar Kuzhali, Dr.Balasubramanian Kabali, P.Jayabharathi, Balasubramanian Thiyagarajan

A National Journal of Physiology 2017;(5)2

  1.  Prehypertension, Parenteral History of Hypertension and Metabolic Risk Factors in Young Individuals

Dr.S.Subathra, Dr.N.Neelambikai

IOSR journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Vol.16; Issue 4 Ver VII (April 2017) PP 57-59

  1.  Gender Differences and Anthropometric Variables in Prehypertensive Young Individuals

Dr.S.Subathra, Dr.N.Neelambikai

International journal of Physiology 2017. DOI Number: 10.5958/2320-608X2017.00076.2

  1.  Serum Leptin Levels in Infertile Males

Dr.T.Lovie Beneta

University Journal of Pre and Para Clinical Sciences Volume 3 Issue 2 2017

  1.  Analysis of serum Magnesium level in type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients

Dr.Shanthini.R , Dr.Umayal.C.C

International journal of Current research, Vol.10, Issue, 09, pp.73316-73318, September, 2018

  1.  A study of Heart rate variability and Mean platelet volume in Hypertensive individuals

Dr.G.Deepa, Dr.G.Sasirekha, Dr.Viji Devanand

Biomedicine: 2018; 38(1) (Supp.): (053-056)

  1.  Association between Peripheral Nerve Conduction and Superoxide dismutase levels in Alcoholics

Dr.G.Sasirekha, Dr.D.Celine, Dr.K.Padma, Dr.K.P.Sangeetha, Dr.P.Niveditha, Dr.T.Lovie Beneta

Biomedicine: 2018; 38(2): 258-262

  1.  Evaluation of abnormal haematological indices in liver cirrhosis

Dr.F.Anto Nazarene, Dr.Viji Devanand, Dr.P.Niveditha, Dr.S.Sathishkumar

National Journal of Physiology 2018, Vol 6- Issue 1

  1.  A Comparative study of sensory and motor components of median nerve conduction in hypothyroid subjects.

Dr.Shabina.B, Dr.Rubha.S, Dr.Rowena Victor

Paripex – International journal of Research, Volume-7, Issue-5, May 2018, ISSN-2250-1991 IF:6.761 IC Value :86.18

  1.  Assessment of Auditory evoked potential in Type 2 diabetes mellitus individuals – A case control study

Dr.Shabina.B, Dr.Rowena Victor, Dr.Viji Devanand

Paripex – International journal of Research, Volume-7, Issue-2, 2018, ISSN-2250-1991 IF:6.761 IC Value :86.18

  1.  Association between Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio and cognitive function in type II Diabetes Mellitus

Dr.G.Sasirekha, Dr.D.Celine, Dr.Viji Devanand, Dr.C.C.Umayal, Dr.M.Indumathi, Dr.S.Subathra, Dr.B.Shabina

Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2018; 62(1): 74-79

  1.  Cognition and Memory in adults with epilepsy and its correlation with serum
        magnesium levels

Dr.S.Sathishkumar, Dr.Viji Devanand, Dr.P.Niveditha, Dr.F.Anto Nazarene

University Journal of Pre and Para Clinical Sciences

  1. Neutrophil Lymphocyte ratio in Migraine

Dr.V.Rajalakshmi, Dr.C.C.Umayal, Dr.P.Niveditha

University Journal of Pre and Para Clinical Sciences

  1. Altered lipid parameters in hypothyroid subjects

Dr.K.Anbarasi, Dr.D.Celine, Dr.B.Shabina

University Journal of Pre and Para Clinical Sciences

  1.  Prevalence of Menstrual morbidity in adolescent girls: A cross-sectional study.

Kanmani Karthikkeyan, Nirmala N, Thirumalai Kolundhu Subramanian P, Charumathi V, Dharani B

International journal of Research in medical sciences 2020: 8(3):863-867

  1. Association between sleep quality in late pregnancy and birthweight

Subathra S, Dharani B, Umayal CC

National Journal of Physiology, February 2020

30. Menstrual cycle pattern in adolescent girls among urban and rural regions-Comparative cross-sectional study

   Kanmani Karthikkeyan, Nirmala N, Thirumalai Kolundhu Subramanian P, Charumathi V, Santhosini V

IJMSPH February 2020

31. Effects of Isometric handgrip exercise on Blood pressure and its role in identifying hypertensive risk individuals

   Dr.V.Gokulnathan, Dr.Kanmani Karthikkeyan, Dr.K.Latha

IJCMR 2020

7. ON GOING RESEARCH– Ph.D

1. Intra-abdominal fat distribution in Indians – Assessment of Predictive value of anthropometry by using abdominal CT scan and ultrasound abdomen

Dr.A.Precilla Catherine, Dr.Viji Devanand

2. Impact of Maternal factors on neonatal metabolic variables in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Dr.P.Niveditha, Dr.Viji Devanand

 

8. DISSERTATION

1.  Assessment of Heart Rate Variability and Mean Platelet Volume in Psoriatic patients

    Dr.S.Sugantha Priya, Dr.Kanmani Karthikkeyan, Dr.A.Vidhya

2. Association between the Pulmonary function and the Inflammatory markers in type 2

    Diabetes Mellitus

    Dr.B.Dharani, Dr.R.Shanthini,Dr.R.Abiramasundari

3. Evaluation of cognitive function by auditory P300 event related potential in cirrhotic patients

Dr. V.Gokulnathan, Dr.Kanmani Karthikkeyan, Dr.K.Latha

4. Effects of cardiac autonomic tone and serum calcium on QT interval dynamics in obese women: A cross-sectional study

Dr.V.Santhosini, Dr.R.Shanthini,Dr.R.Abiramasundari

5. EA study of Heart Rate Variablilty and high sensitive C- Reactive Protein in Premenopausal and post menopausal women

Dr.R.Suganya, Dr.Viji Devanand, Dr.Deepa

6. Analysis of Cognitive function in young women with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dr.Buvana Arivazhagan, Dr.Viji Devanand, Dr. Lovie Beneta, Dr.M.Hema

9. PRIZES AND AWARDS WON

  1. Our students won prizes in the National talent test conducted at SRMCon Hematology in 2016. Undergraduates bagged the 2nd and 3rd prizes and Postgraduate Dr.Indumathi won the 3rd prize.
  2. In the Annual state conference “ENVOCCON” held at Balaji medical college in 2016 the following faculty and postgraduates won prizes for paper presentation. Faculty paper presentation -1st prize –Dr.Lovie Beneta, Dr. Anbuselvi Mattuvarkuzhali 2nd prize –Dr.P. Niveditha Postgraduates paper presentation–1st prize - Dr. Indumathi , Dr.Anbarasi
  3. Our PGs Dr.Indumathi and Dr.Anto Nazarene won 2nd prize in state level quiz competition held at Chengalpet medical college on Endocrinology in 2017
  4. In 2018, in the state level UGquiz held at Saveetha medical college, Chennai on Renal physiology our undergraduates H.Gauri, M.Benita Sharon, Khyathi Sreenivas won 3rd prize.
  5. In 2018- “LEMECON” – a National conference on Learning and Memory was conducted at Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of medical sciences on 5th October.The following prizes were bagged by our Postgraduates for paper presentation 2nd Prize- Dr. Sathish kumar and 3rd prize – Dr.B.Dharani
  6. In QUIZENTERA 19, UG quiz cum CME at PSG Institute of medical sciences & research on 22.02.19 & 23.02.19 on the topic Digestive system our undergraduates R.Jayalakshmi, Karthama Ravi, S.Narayanan won 2nd Prize.
  7. In “La Cervea” – CME on Navigation and student seminar competition on Central nervous system on 27.04.19 at Velammal Medical college, Madurai our I M.B.B.S student Sriram Anand got the 1st prize for his presentation on “Phantom limb “

 

10. MEDAL EXAM OR ANY COMPETITION ROUTINELY CONDUCTED IN THE  
      DEPARTMENT

           Sankunni Marar Gold Medal Exam is being Conducted for the I MBBS students every year. The eligible candidates will be selected by conducting Preliminary Test followed by Theory, Practical Examinations and Viva voce for the selected candidates.

11. CME/ WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE CONDUCTED BY THE

      DEPARTMENT

  1. 2016-SANGREAL State level Intercollege Post Graduate quiz competition in Hematology.
  2. 2017-THUYIL - Annual state conference of Association of Association of Physiologists of TamilNadu on sleep physiology.
  3. 2018 - IGNITE 2K18 - Pedagogy competition for postgraduates cum CME on “Cardiorespiratory physiology” and Workshop “REFINE” - Hands on Workshop on Mendeley’s Reference management in scientific writing - 6.12.2018 & 7.12.2018.
  4. 2019 -Workshop on Application of Educational principles in physiology teaching in CBME (Competency based medical education - M.B.B.S curriculum) on 1.4.2019 & 2.4.2019 at Stanley medical college.
  5. 5. 2019 – “PIPS-Postgraduate integrated practical series” – “EXPERTISE” on 5th – 7th July.

12. CME / CONFERENCE / WORKSHOPS ATTENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT

  1. 2016 - ENVOCCON Conference at Balaji Medical College and Hospital
  2. 2017 - CME & UG quiz –at Madurai Medical College - Cardio vascular system
  3. 2017 - CME & PG quiz-at, Chengalpet Medical College– Endocrinology
  4. 2017 - Research methodology Workshop at The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University
  5. 2018 - CME & UGquiz at Saveetha Medical College - Kidney and body fluids
  6. 2018- PILS, Madurai Medical College - GIT
  7. 2018 - SYMMEDCON 2018 an international conference on Stress, yoga and Mind body medicine at Sri Ramachandra Medical College
  8. 2018 - Workshop on e-learning , Chettinad Medical College
  9. 2019 - PIPS at Kilpauk Medical College
  10. 2018 - UGBEACON 2018 Physiology and Medicine conference at Vellammal Medical College
  11. 2018 - CALLOSA 2018 CME & PG quiz at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital
  12. 2018 - Research methodology Workshop at The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University
  13. 2018 - OBECON Conference on Obesity at Sri Balaji Medical College
  14. 2018 - LEMECON 2018 a National conference on Learning and Memory at Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences
  15. 2018 - GERON 2018 CME ON Healthy Ageing , Kanyakumari Medical College
  16. 2019 - PILS at Tagore Medical College
  17. 2019 - QUIZENTERA 19 UG quiz cum CME at PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research on Digestive System
  18. 2019 - CME on Novel Physiological Markers - Diabetes Mellitus at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
  19. 2019 - La Cervea CME on Navigation and Student Seminar Competition on CNS for UG’s and PG’s at Velammal Medical college
  20. 12.6.2019 -14.6.2019- Research methodology Workshop at The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University
  21. 2019 - CME on Sexual Dysfunction at SRM Medical College
  22. 2019 - Quizcordiz CME & PG state level Intercollege quiz at Tirunelveli Medical College
  23. 2019 – CARDIAPHYSIOCON – CME on Cardiac Physiology in Diabetes – An update.
  24. 2019 – POSTGRADUATE QUIZ – Cardiovascular system – Tirunelveli Medical college
  25. 2019 – RESMICON –13TH Annual conference of Association of Physiologists of Tamilnadu – Respiratory physiology and medical education
  26. 2020 – PILS Postgraduate integrated lecture series – Recent advances in Physiology – Dhanalkshmi srinivasan medical college, Perambalur
  27. 2020 – CME – ECG Basics and beyond – Sri venkateshwara medical college and hospital and research center, Ariyur, Pondicherry
  28. 2020 – Webinar “SANA MENTE” – International seminar on sleep and emotion – Velammal medical college
  29. Basic course in biomedical research NPTEL course - BCBR online Programme on research methodology conducted by National institute of Epidemiology.
  30. 2021- “Yoga for health” WEBINAR conducted by Sri Venkateswara Medical college hospital , Pondicherry
  31. 2021-“E-Learning in Physiology” WEBINAR conducted by Manakula Vinayagar Medical College Puducherry
  32. 2021- “ Teaching learning media in medical education” WEBINAR conducted by Sri Venkateswara Medical college hospital , Pondicherry

13. ANY WORK OF EXCELLENCE / AWARDS RECEIVED BY FACULTIES           
      (ACADEMIC OR NON ACADEMIC)

  • Dr. Shanthini, Associate Professor received the “Best Perfomer Award” on Aug 2019 in Stanley medical college
  • Dr. Lovie Beneta, Assistant Professor received the “Best Perfomer Award” on Aug 2018 in Stanley medical college
  • Dr. Viji Devanand, Professor & HOD received the “Best Perfomer Award” on Aug 2017 in Stanley medical college
  • Dr. Celine, Associate Professor received the “Best Perfomer Award” on Aug 2016 in Stanley medical college

14. COVID RELATED ACTIVITIES

  • Currently Incharge of Covid Care Center, Bharathi Arts College
  • Actively involved in covid control room activities
  • Faculty have done Administrative duties in covid OP and ward
  • Actively involved in vaccination center duty

15. ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:

  • Department of Physiology is incharge of Non Communicable diseases clinic

 

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