Department of Physiology
S. B. H. Govt. Medical College, Dhule

OVERVIEW

Facilities:

Physiology is a preclinical department which is functioning from the inception of this college initially under the Pune University, then North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon and presently under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. This department has always been actively participated in curricular, para-curricular and research activities. Physiology deals with functioning of cells and tissues.
Physiology department is a full-fledged department in Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College which conducts quiz programs and student seminars on regular basis. The department is equipped to fulfill students need and make them well trained medical professionals.

Curriculum:

As per the MUHS Nashik, available at – Click here http://www.muhs.ac.in/upload/syllabus/Phase1_060810_16082012_1233.pdf

Goal:

1) To provide comprehensive knowledge of organ systems of the body.
2) To understand physiological basis of health and diseases.

Educational Objectives:

1) At the end of course students will be able to describe the normal functions of all the organ systems, their regulatory mechanisms and interactions of various systems for well coordinated total body functions.
2) To understand the relative contribution of each organ system in homeostasis.
3) Explain the physiological aspect of normal growth and development.
4) Analyze the physiological responses and adaption to environmental stresses.
5) Comprehend the physiological principles, underlying pathogenesis and treatment of disease.
6) Correlate knowledge of physiology of human reproductive system in relation to national family welfare program.

Skills:

At the end of course students should be able to:

1) Conduct experiments designed for study of physiological phenomenon.
2) Interpret experimental / investigative data.
3) Distinguish normal and abnormal data derived as results of tests which he/she has preformed and observed in the laboratory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professor in physiology:

1) To teach UG & PG students in subject.
2) To take tutorial classes.
3) To arrange teaching program of department for 1st MBBS, BscPT, Nursing students.
4) To guide & conduct research in the subject.
5) To be in charge as HOD.
6) To do any other work that may be assigned to him by Dean.
7) To look after student welfare.
8) To guide use of audiovisual, computerized technique in the teaching.
9) To look after clinical Physiology laboratory in the department

Associate Professor in physiology:

1) To look after the work of physiology.
2) To be responsible for lecture, demonstration & practical classes in the subject & any other departmental work assigned by professor & Dean.
3) To take part in research work & also to help professor in supervision of department work, store & verification.
4) To perform any other duties so may be allotted by the professor & Dean in the interest of departmental work.

Assistant Professor in Physiology:

1) To look after the work of physiology.
2) To be responsible for lecture, demonstration & practical classes in the subject & any other departmental work assigned by professor & Dean.
3) To take part in research work & also to help professor in supervision of department work, store & verification.
4) To perform any other duties so may be allotted by the professor & Dean in the interest of departmental work.

FACILITIES:

The department of physiology is well equipped and consists of following laboratories-

1) Haematology
2) Mammalian physiology
3) Amphibian physiology
4) Clinical physiology
5) Clinical pulmonary function test laboratory for conducting pulmonary function tests.
6) Exercise physiology laboratory.
All the laboratories are provided with adequate infrastructure and equipments to accommodate 50 students.

Equipments:

The department has all the necessary equipments as per the MCI norms

 

TEACHING FACULTY

 

Dr. G. V. Thakare (Prof. and Head)
MBBS, MD (Physiology)
thakare.girish@ymail.com

 

 

 

S. No Name Designation Educational Qualifications E-mail ID
2 Dr. A. R. Ranade Associate professor MBBS, MD (Physiology)

 

 aabhiaadi@gmail.com
3 Dr. P. J. Patil Associate professor MBBS, MD (Physiology) drpjpatil@gmail.com
4 Mrs. A. J. Jadhav Assistant professor MSc (Medical) anitanarad@gmail.com
5 Dr K. G. Patil Assistant professor MBBS, MD (Physiology) kamini.d.nikam@gmail.com
6 Dr N. R .Gode Assistant professor MBBS, MD (Physiology) nikhilgode@gmail.com
7 Dr. G. V. Kulkarni Assistant professor MBBS, MD (Physiology) gvkulkarni94@yahoo.com
8 Dr. S. R. Mankar Assistant professor MBBS, MD (Physiology) smankar500@gmail.com
9 Dr S R Latpate Assistant professor MBBS, MD (Physiology) suryamala06@gmail.com

                                                                                                        

 

 

Non-teaching staff:

 

Sr no

Name

Designation

1

M. T. Chaudhary

Technician

2

J. D. Chaudhary

Laboratory Assistant

3

A.    P. Ahire

Junior Clerk

4

M. S. Sonawane

Laboratory  attendant

5

M. G. Pawar

Laboratory attendant

6

R. R. Changare

Sweeper

 

 

 

 

 

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

Dr. G.V. Thakare:

  • Resting blood pressure & cold pressor test in policemen in Dhule city. Dr. S. A. Mundewade, Dr. G. V. Thakare. International journal of basic medical science, September 2011, vol. II, isuue 4.
  • Effect of sitting & non-sitting yoga asana on premature ejaculation. Prashant Patil, Jayaynt J. Kakwana, Girish V. Thakare, Sarika Patil. Inventi impact, Sex & reproduction, 2012, Vol. 2012, issue 4, 204 – 208.
  • Comparative study of lung function test in policemen in traffic control with those in general duty. Prashnt Patil. Girish V. Thakare, Sarika Patil. National journal of physiology, pharmacy & pharmacology, 2013, 3 (2), 162 – 166.
  • Variability & accuracy of Sahli’s method in estimation of haemoglobin concentration. Prashant J Patil, GV Thakare, Sarika P Patil. NJIRM, 2013, vol. 4 (1). 38 -44.
  • Impact of gender and body mass index on medial and ulnar motor nerve F wave intensity in healthy late teenagers. International Journal of Research in Medicine, March 2016, 5(1).
  • Effect of short duration yogic techniques on cardiovascular parameters in students doing yoga. Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research, 2016, 5(4): 614 – 619.
  • Assessment of knowledge attitudes & practices in coaches regarding musculoskeletal sport injuries and sport safety measures use among sport participants. Indian Journal of clinical Anatomy and Physiology, 2017, 4(1).

 

Dr. A. R. Ranade:

  • Effect of nadishuddhi pranayam on PFT in medical students of SBHGMC Dhule. Milestone, Jan 2006/Vol.5/No.1
  • Profile of some pulmonary function tests in male hypertensives. National Journal of Medical Sciences, vol 4, no. 2, July 2015.P-ISSN;2250-1525
  • Stress among Ist MBBS students of SBHGMC Dhule. International Journal of Pharmacology & other biosciences 2015 July: 6 (3): B 1061 -1065.ISSN 0975-6299
  • Stress study in Ist year medical students. International Journal of Biomedical & Advanced Research, 2015; 6(06): 499 – 503. ISSN 2229-38009.
  • Profile of some cardiac function tests in male hypertensives. International Journal of Recent Scientific research, vol. 6, Aug 2015, ISSN 00176 – 3031.
  • Study of basal physiological parameters of standard X students of Dhule city. Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2015 Oct.; 6(4); (B) 770 -773.
  • Effect of acute exposure of formaldehyde on pulmonary function tests of 1st yr. MBBS students. Int J Pharm Biol 54;(IJPBS)5(4),Oct-Dec 2015 , 39-43.
  • Comparative Analysis of stress among first MBBS students of SBHGMC Dhule in consecutive 3yrs. & analysis effect of yoga on stress .IJBAMR, Mar 16, 5(2),126-137.
  • Effect of yoga and garbhasanskar on pregnancy. Journal of basic and applied Medical sciences, 2016.

 

Dr. P. J. Patil:

  • Effect of Yoga on cardiovascular fitness of non atheletic untrained medical students Makwana J, Patil P J. The Indian Practitioner. 2011; 65 (2): 79-85.
  • Effect of Sitting & Nonsitting Yoga Asanas on Premature Ejaculation. Prashant J Patil, Jayant J Makwana, Girish V Thakare, Sarika P Patil. Inventi Impact: Sex & Reproduction 2012;Vol. 2012, Issue 4. 204-208.
  • Premature ejaculation: A comparative analysis between yoga and stop-start method. Makwana JJ, Patil P J. Indian Journal of Research and Reports in Medical Sciences. IJRRMS 2012; 2(3 ) :17-20.
  • Comparative Study of Lung Function Test of Policemen in Traffic Control with those in General Duty. Prashant J Patil, Girish Thakare, Sarika Patil. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology. 2013; 3 (2):162 – 166. Impact>2
  • Variability And Accuracy Of Sahli’s Method In Estimation Of Haemoglobin Concentration. Prashant J Patil, GV Thakare, Sarika P Patil. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine. 2013; Vol. 4(1). 38-44.
  • Evaluation of Instructional Multimedia in Learning Basic Clinical Examination Skill by First Year Medical Students. Prashant J Patil, Sarika P Patil. International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. International Journal of Medical and Health Science. Jan 2014, Vol-3;Issue-1. 48-53. Impact>2
  • Awarness of Healthcare workers regarding biomedical waste management (BMW) at tertiary care governement hospital in Dhule (Maharashtra). Sarika P Patil, Murlidhar P Tambe, Prashant J Patil, Vinod R Bhagwat. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine., 2013, Vol 4(4) ; 74-79.
  • Departmental equipment maintenance system in Government Medical College. Prashant J Patil. Sarika P Patil, Vilas G Jaltade, Satishkumar S Gupta . International Archives of Integrated Medicine, 2015; 2(3): 79-86.
  • Effect of immunization counseling skills training in third-year medical students. Patil SP, Tambe MP, Patil PJ. Int J Med Sci Public Health 2015;4 (Online First). DOI: 10.5455/ijmsph.2015.12122014176.
  • Variability of Haemoglobin Estimation Methods in Capillary and Venous Blood of Adult Anemic Patients. National Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016.
  • Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices in coaches regarding musculoskeletal sport injuries and sports safety measure use among sports participants. Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology, 2017.

 

Mrs. A. J. Jadhav:

  • PFT in professional AC users. Journal of dental & Medical Science, April 2016, 15 (4).
  • Effect of exposure of cotton dust on PFT in Female worker of Spinning. International journal of medical research & Review, July 2016.
  • Evaluation of Lipid Profile in SCD pt.of north Maharashtra. Biomedicine biomedicineonline.org, Apr –Jun 2016.
  • Hematological profile of adult sickle cell disease patients on North Maharashtra. Walawalkar International Medical Journal, 2016.

 

Dr K. G. Patil:-

  • Effects of chalk dust on peak expiratory flow rate in School Teachers. Int. J Med Health Sciences. Oct 2013, vol 2; issue 4.
  • Sex differences in effects of cognitive stress on working capacity in Adults. Applied Physiology and Anatomy Digest. March 2017. Vol  1(4), 9-17.
  • A retrospective study, to find out incidence, mortality, causes and vac­cination status of cases of tetanus, among all pediatric admissions in tertiary health care centre during 1st January 2014 to 31st De­cember 2014. International Journal of Contemporary Medical Re­search 2015; 2(5):1208-1210.
  • Effect of Tila Taila Paana (Drinking Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil), on Serum Level of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Lipid Profile and Weight; In Hypothyroid Obese Patient on Levothyroxine Therapy-A Case Report. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR) Vol-2, Issue-12, 2016.

 

Dr N. R. Gode:-

  • Assessment of cognitive performance in hypertensive & normotensive individuals in the age group of 30 – 40 years. The Indian practitionar, November 2013, vol 66 (11).
  • The observational study of course of recovery of reflexes in spinal cord injury patients. Indian Journal of basic & Applied Medical research, June 2016, vol 5 (3), 359 – 364.
  • A study of perceived stress & autonomic function tests in undergraduate medical students. Applied Physiology & Anatomy Digest, December 2017, vol. 3(2), 11 – 20.
  • A cross-sectional study of effects of organophosphorus pesticides in cardio-respiratory parameters among farm labourers of North Maharashtra. Applied Physiology & Anatomy Digest, December 2019, vol. 3 (4), 29 – 36.

 

Dr. G. V. Kulkarni:

  • Study of pulmonary function tests in type2 diabetic patients: correlation with glycemic status Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2015 Oct; 6(4): (B) 138 – 145.
  • Stress study in Ist year medical students. International Journal of Biomedical & Advanced Research, , 2015; 6(06): 499 – 503. ISSN 2229-38009.
  • Study of basal physiological parameters of standard X students of Dhule city. Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2015 Oct.; 6(4); (B) 770 -773.
  • Effect of short duration yogic techniques on cardiovascular parameters in students doing yoga. Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research, 2016, 5(4): 614 – 619

 

Dr. S. R. Mankar:

  • Promotion of stair climbing exercise in medical students to achieve physical fitness with students’ normal routine. International journal of health sciences & research, 2015, 5 (9), 254 – 259.
  • Effect of acute exposure of formaldehyde on pulmonary function tests of 1st yr. MBBS students. Int J Pharm Biol 54; (IJPBS) 5(4), Oct-Dec 2015, 39-43.
  • Comparative Analysis of stress among first MBBS students of SBHGMC Dhule in consecutive 3yrs. & analysis effect of yoga on stress .IJBAMR, Mar 16, 5(2), 126-137.
  • Effect of exposure of cotton dust on pulmonary function tests in female workers of spinning mill at Malegaon, Maharashtra. Internation Journal of Medical research and review, 2016, 4(7): 1233 – 38.
  • Stair case climbing exercise induces adaptation in resting heart rate and blood pressure in young healthy students of M.B.B.S. National journal of medical and allied sciences, 2016, 5(1).
  • Effect of yoga and garbhasanskar on pregnancy. Journal of basic and applied Medical sciences, 2016.

 

 

 

Academic & research activities:-

  1. 1st year MBBS:
  • We are conducting lectures, practicals, seminars & tutorials.
  • We are conducting Foundation course, of duration 1 month, from year 2019 – 20, as per new curriculum by MCI. In this course, students are taught following things, by faculties from various departments: communication skills, medical emergency management, ward visits & patient counseling, language training, etc.
  • As per new MCI norms, we are conducting following activities for students: short group discussion, clinical scenario based learning, etc.
  • We are conducting various sessions on AETCOM modules like: doctor-patient relationship, ethical & moral responsibilities of a doctor, etc. During these AETCOM modules, there is equal participation from students.
  1. BPMT (now called as BSc PT), bachelor of paramedical technology. We are conducting basic sciences, lectures, practicals & exams, for 1st year BSc PT students from year 2014. BSc PT course is affiliated to MUHS Nashik.
  2. 1st year GNM (Nursing course): We are conducting theory lectures for 1st year nursing students, from year 2016.
  3. Clinical Physiology Laboratory: We are conducting research activity in PFT Laboratory for various research projects, involving students & faculty.

 

 

 

 

Results

Ist   year MBBS MUHS Examination:-

Batch

 

 

 

 Results (%)

 
Total (%) Physiology (%)

 
2010 Summer

 

 75 85
Winter

 

 33 33
2011 Summer

 

 75 76
Winter

 

 77 55
2012 Summer

 

 89 93
Winter

 

 75 100
2013 Summer

 

 98 91
Supplementary

 

 86 75
2014 Summer

 

 98 98
Supplementary

 

 100 100
2015

 

 Summer

 

 94 98
Supplementary

 

 100 100
2016

 

 Summer 89 94
Supplementary 100 100
2017 Summer                      94                     94
Supplementary 100 100
2018 Summer 90 94
Supplementary 100 100