INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOLOGY
The Department of Physiology was started in 1954 and was upgraded to the Institute of Physiology on 13 May 1981.
Facilities Available
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Hematology Lab
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Clinical Physiology Lab
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Research Lab
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Amphibian Lab
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Mammalian Lab
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Yoga Lab
Postgraduate Seats
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2 seats per year
Courses Under Physiology
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MBBS
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B.Sc. Nursing
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B.Pharm
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D.Pharm
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Allied Health Science
DR.P.S.L.SARAVANAN
M.D.(PHYSIOLOGY)
DIRECTOR & PROFESSOR (HOD)
INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOLOGY – ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH LAB ACTIVITIES
Academic Services
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Undergraduates: MBBS Students – 250 per year
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Paramedical Courses
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Postgraduates: MD Physiology – 2 per year
Research Sources
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Research projects by ICMR
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Faculty research projects
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Postgraduate student research
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Short Term Studentship (STS) programmes
Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
| Type of Service | Available / Not Available | Comments |
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| Cardiology: ECG, HRV (Computerized), Hand-grip Dynamometer | Available | Used for undergraduate and postgraduate demonstrations, practicals, and research work |
| Pulmonology: Computerized Spirometry, PFT, Peak Flow Meter, BMR, etc. | Available | Used for undergraduate and postgraduate demonstrations, practicals, and research work |
| Autonomic Function Tests | Available | Used for postgraduate practicals and research work |
| Neurology: EEG, Nerve Conduction Studies, EMG, Evoked Potential Studies (P300), VEP, BERA, etc. | Available | Used for undergraduate and postgraduate demonstrations and research work |
| Yoga Lab or Clinic | Available | Used by undergraduate and postgraduate students for practice and research work |
| Any other special diagnostic facilities being provided by the department – Bicycle Ergometer | Available | Bicycle ergometry used for Sports Physiology |
FIRST MBBS STUDENTS LIST 2024-25 BATCH
SEMINAR TOPICS
NOVEMBER 2024 – General Physiology
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S.NO |
Name of the Presenter |
TOPIC |
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1 |
Selva Dharshini.K |
Myasthenia gravis |
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2 |
Madhunishaa.R.P |
Rigor mortis |
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3 |
Karthika.M |
Action potential |
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4 |
Samyukta.V |
Molecular basis of skeletal muscle contraction |
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5 |
Vasumitha.K |
Molecular basis of smooth muscle contraction |
Moderator-Dr.Shanmugapriya
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S.NO |
Name of the Presenter |
TOPIC |
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1 |
Vaitheeswar.S |
Vesicular transport |
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2 |
Madhumitha.B |
Primary active transport |
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3 |
Sharafath Ahmed |
Osmosis |
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4 |
Charaneshwaran.M |
Facilitated diffusion |
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5 |
Deepika.A |
Classification of transport and simple diffusion |
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6 |
Varsha vardhini.M |
Secondary active transport |
DECEMBER 2024 – Muscle Physiology
Moderator-Dr.Malaiarasi
January 2025-Cardiovascular Physiology
Moderator-Dr.Thendral
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S.NO |
Name of the Presenter |
TOPIC |
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1 |
Backyasri Nithila.A |
Pacemaker potential |
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2 |
Dhyanesh.D |
Correlation of ventricular pressure and ventricular volume |
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3 |
Karmugilan.K.S |
Fa tors affecting cardiac output |
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4 |
Gobikha.R |
Short term regulation of blood pressure |
February 2025-Gastrointestinal Physiology
Moderator-Dr.Priyadarsini
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S.no |
Name of the Presenter |
Topic |
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1 |
Dhathrai.D |
Gut brain acis |
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2 |
Naveena.M |
Enteric nervous system |
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3 |
Abinayan.A |
Secretin,CCK-PZ |
March 2025- Renal Physiology
Moderator-Dr.Chitradevi
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S.no |
Name of the Presenter |
Topic |
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1 |
Ram prakash.S |
Juxtaglomerular apparatus |
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2 |
Kannan.S |
Renal blood flow |
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3 |
Mithun RMK |
Artificial kidney |
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4 |
Shivamalar.S |
Counter current exchanger |
April 2025-Respiratory Physiology
Moderator-Dr.P.S.L.Saravanan
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S.no |
Name of the Presenter |
Topic |
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1 |
Gunal.M |
Lung volumes and capacities |
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2 |
Kamal kishore.S |
Oxygen dissociation curve |
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3 |
Ashik omar.H |
Acclimatization and high altitudes |
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4 |
Aswini.A |
Neural centres for respiration |
RESEARCH PROJECTS FROM INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOLOGY
1,Impact of audiovisual stress in memory learning and reproduction in adolescent albino rats- Dr. Santhosh kumar
2,Early detection of atrial fibrillation in young obese individuals using P wave dispersion and autonomic function test- Dr. N. Syed Ali Fathima
3, Auditory reaction time in early detection of sensorineural hearing loss in Type II Diabetic
patients- A cross sectional study- Dr. K. Vishnupriyaa
4, Comparative study of Oto acoustic emissions and auditory brainstem responses in term and
preterm infants – Dr. B. Sathiya
5, A study on pulmonary function test in brickkiln workers- Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi
6,. .Heart rate variability in polycystic ovary syndrome patients with and without changes
in lipid profile- An observational study- Dr. E. Manimozhi
7.Incidence of perioperative nausea, vomiting in anemic subjects undergoing
caesarean section- Dr. Durai Aaraavamudhan
8, .Correlation of vitamin D level with visual memory in male individuals-a cross sectional
study.-Dr.S.Kaviya
9, Ankle brachial index in transgender and cisgender- A comparative cross sectional study-
Dr. A. Esther Johnica
Paper presentation from Institute of Physiology
1,Assessment of stress level during online classes for first year MBBS students and
faculties – Dr. B. Sathiya -poster presented in tenth annual UP-UK APPICON 2021
2. Assessment of stress, anxiety among health care workers during covid 19 pandemic
using DASS 21 – Dr. B. Sathiya – paper presented in jubilee mission college, Thrissur.
3. Mobile plethysmography app to assess stress level among First year MBBS students during pre
and post examination. Dr. N. Syed Ali Fathima- Paper presented in 10 th ANNUAL UP-UK APPICON
2021.
4. A Comparative study between the effect of Didactic lecture and
Integrative sessions in phase 1 MBBS students in making them understanding the concepts.-Dr. N.
Syed Ali Fathima- Poster presented in Trichy SRM medical college CME .
5. Time domain analysis to assess mental stress in working women and homemaker - Dr. T.
Vijayalakshmi. poster presented in Trichy SRM august 2022
6. Effect of short term yoga training on auditory & visual reaction time among healthy
volunteers- - Dr. E. Manimozhi- poster presented in AIIMS Hydrabad.
7. Effect of fast and slow pranayama on cardiovascular parameters in young
individuals. Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi- paper presented in Arupadaiveedu Medical College- December 2023
8. Effect of yoga training on hand grip and endurance in young individuals - Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi-poster presented in AIIMS Telangana- July 2023
9. Comparison of handgrip muscle strength in badminton players & control group- Dr. E.Manimozhi- poster presented in Velammal Medical College- March 2024
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Faculty name |
Journal Topic |
Indexed Journal |
Date |
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Dr. P.S.L.Saravanan Director& Professor |
Post Covid 19 Pulmonary Function tests in young health care workers in south Indian population –An observational study |
National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
PISSN-2320-4672 EISSN-2331-3206 2023, vol.13 issue 4 Pg 714-719 |
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Dr. S.Sudha Associate Professor. |
Nerve Conduction study in newly diagnosed female hypothyroid patients- A Cross sectional study |
International journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy |
PISSN-2753-6556 EISSN-2687-6556, 2024, vol.4, issue 1 Pg 935-938 |
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Dr. S.Sudha Associate Professor |
Effect of duration of Hypertension on arterial stiffness |
National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
PISSN-2320-4672 EISSN-2231-3206 2024, vol14, issue 7 Pg 1296- 1300 |
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Dr. N. Malaiarasi Assistant Professor. |
Effect of yoga training on handgrip and endurance in young individuals |
National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
2024;14 (Online First). DOI: 10.5455/ njppp.2024.14.09444202326012024 |
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Dr. R. Priyadarsini Assistant Professor |
Effect of yoga training on handgrip and endurance in young individuals |
National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
2024;14 (Online First). DOI: 10.5455/ njppp.2024.14.09444202326012024 |
Institute of Physiology has separate department library updated with books of recent edition and Indian, Foreign Journals
Department Library
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Particulars |
Details |
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Number of Books |
Total-43787. Physiology- 1257 (central) - 615 (departmental) |
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Total books purchased in the last three years (attach list as Annexure |
Total – 828 Physiology Books- 32 |
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Total Indian Journals available |
Total- 71. Physiology-4 |
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Total Foreign Journals available |
Total- 36. Physiology-1 |
Research lab
Institute of Physiology has separate Research lab with following equipments that is utilized by Faculties, Postgraduates and Undergraduates.
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Name of the Equipment |
Numbers Available |
Important Specifications in brief |
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Digital Physiograph |
3 |
3 channel |
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Treadmill |
1 |
Motorized |
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Mosso’s ergograph |
20 |
Sliding plate with chart holder |
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Perimeter |
20 |
Priestly smith |
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Stethograph |
25 |
Stethograph with kymographic recording |
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Spirometer |
30 |
Students’ spirometer- vitalometer |
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pH meter |
1 |
Digital pH meter |
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Any other equipment Hand grip dynamometer |
6 |
Analogue |
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN THE INSTITUTE - 2025
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Assessment of Stress Levels in Video Gamers and Non-Video Gamers Among College Students: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study. – Dr. Esther
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Comparison of Perceived Stress Scale Score of Students in 1st and 2nd Year of MBBS – Dr. Esther
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Comparative Study of Visual and Auditory Reaction Time in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Healthy Controls – Dr. Esther
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Evaluation of Performance Capacity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Using the 6-Minute Walk Test in Normal Weight and Overweight/Obese Female Adolescents – Dr. Esther
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Estimation of Prevalence of Malnutrition in Under-Five Children in Rural Area Vadipatti, Madurai, Tamil Nadu: A Cross-Sectional Study – Dr. Selvaraj
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Comparison of Vibration Perception Threshold Between Right and Left Upper Limbs and Its Association with Hand Dominance in Healthy Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study – Dr. Selvaraj
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Impact of Short-Term Pranayama Practice on Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate and Stress among Young Females at Madurai Medical College: An Interventional Study – Dr. Athisaya
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Enhancing Physiology Learning Through AI-Powered Microlearning on WhatsApp: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Dr. Athisaya (Offline Poster Presentation, First Prize)
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Physiological Variability in Sweet and Bitter Taste Receptor Sensitivity Association with Modern Dietary Exposure Among Young Adults – A Cross-Sectional Study – Dr. Athisaya (Offline Paper Presentation, Second Prize)
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Sarcopenia and the Motor Neuron: Why We Lose Muscle as We Age – Dr. Athisaya (Online Academic Video Competition, Third Prize)
CONFERENCE – PG PAPER & POSTER PRESENTATIONS – 2025 & 2026
I. Conference JARA – Velammal Medical College, February 2026
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Paper Presentation – 2nd Prize: Pre- and Post-Comparison Study of High Intensity Interval Training on Physiological and Emotional Parameters in College Students – Dr. Kaviya
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Poster Presentation: Pre- and Post-Comparison Study of High Intensity Interval Training on Anthropometric Parameters and Stress Responses in College Students – Dr. Kaviya
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Academic Video Presentation: Neurophysiology of Happiness – Dr. Kaviya
II. SANGAMAM – Madurai Medical College
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AI-Assisted Learning Competition: Tubuloglomerular Feedback – Dr. Kaviya
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AI Poster: AI Tools for Learning and Teaching to 10x Your Speed – Dr. Kaviya
Other Competitions
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Hormone Hunt 2025 PG Quiz – June 13, Tirunelveli Medical College – Dr. Kaviya
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Ramachandra Medical College – PALS Pedagogy Competition: Neuromuscular Junction – 2nd Prize – Dr. Kaviya
- First prize in *SHESMU ’22* State level Hematology Post graduate quiz Competition (September 2022)– Dr. Syed Ali Fathima (Final year)
- Second prize in *Sleep is essential for health* State level Sleep disorders post graduate Case presentation Competition( march 2023)–Dr.E.Manimozhi (First year )
- Third prize in *Sleep is essential for health* State level Undergraduate Hematology Crossword puzzle Competition(march 2023) –K.Earanna Raj, V.S.Pavan Keshav, I.Srirambabu (MBBS)
1. Guest Lecture – “Mind your Heart “ by Prof. V. Chockalingam on 06.02.2025
2. Model Quiz for state level quiz competition “Gastrovia” is held on 20.03.2025
3. CEP – “Monroe-Kellie Doctrine” to be held on 15.05.2025
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Guest Lecture – “Mind your Heart “ by Prof. V. Chockalingam on 06.02.2025
Model Quiz for state level quiz competition “Gastrovia” is held on 20.03.2025
CEP – “Monroe-Kellie Doctrine” held on 15.05.2025
QUIZ – Respiratory Rumbles:
The prelims MCQ round had 42 students participating, out of which the top 15 students were selected.
The model quiz on the Respiratory System for undergraduates was conducted on 05.03.2026, with 5 teams, each comprising 3 members.
Teams
| Team Name | Members |
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| ALVEOLI | Shricharan, Lingesh, Vishal |
| BRONCHI | Harini M, Abirami C Sunilkumar, Manasa |
| CARINA | Guhan, Hemanth, Afri Lini |
| DIAPHRAGM | Sanjay Kumaran T, Mithinkumar A, Ponselva Jeyanth |
| EPIGLOTTIS | Shreegowri, Nagalingan A, Ragavendran |
Selected Students for the Final Quiz
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Nagalingan A
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Mithinkumar A
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Lingesh
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Shreegowri
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Afri Lini
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Harini M
Awards:
Dr.Syed Ali Fathima of 2021-2022 Batch of MD Physiology has won Dr.Tamilnadu MGR Medical University
AWARDS WON BY UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS (2025–26)
Undergraduate Students
| Student Name | Batch / Year | Event / Competition | Achievement |
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| Mr. Pon Selva Jayanth | MBBS Batch 2025–26 | UG Concept Paper Presentation – JARA, Neurobiology of Aging International Conference, held at Velammal Medical College (6th to 8th February 2026) | 2nd Prize |
Postgraduate Students
| Student Name | Year | Event / Competition | Achievement |
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| Dr. S. Kaviya | Final Year Post Graduate | Paper Presentation – Pre- and Post-comparison Study of High Intensity Interval Training on Physiological and Emotional Parameters in College | 2nd Prize |
| Dr. S. Kaviya | Final Year Post Graduate | Hormone Hunt 2025 – PG Quiz, June 13, Tirunelveli Medical College | Participation / Qualified |
| Dr. S. Kaviya | Final Year Post Graduate | Ramachandra Medical College – PALS Pedagogy Competition, Neuromuscular Junction | 2nd Prize |
| Dr. M. Selvaraj | Second Year Post Graduate | Hormone Hunt 2025 – PG Quiz, June 13, Tirunelveli Medical College | Participation / Qualified |
| Dr. P. Athisaya | Second Year Post Graduate | Enhancing Physiology Learning Through AI-Powered Microlearning on WhatsApp: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Offline Poster Presentation | First Prize |
| Dr. P. Athisaya | Second Year Post Graduate | Physiological Variability in Sweet and Bitter Taste Receptor Sensitivity Association with Modern Dietary Exposure Among Young Adults – A Cross-sectional Study, Offline Paper Presentation | Second Prize |
| Dr. P. Athisaya | Second Year Post Graduate | Sarcopenia and the Motor Neuron: Why We Lose Muscle as We Age – Online Academic Video Competition | Third Prize |
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Director Name |
From |
To |
Photo |
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Dr. S. PARVATHI DEVI |
May 13, 1981 |
Aug 31, 1983 |
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Dr. P. U. SAROJA BOSE |
Sep 10, 1984 |
Jan 2, 1986 |
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Dr. VIJAYALAKSHMI BALAKRISHNAN |
Aug 26, 1994 |
Jun 3, 1997 |
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Dr. M. RAMARAJ |
July 1987 |
Aug 31, 1993 |
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Dr. A. V. SUBASHINI |
June 16, 1997 |
Dec 31, 1997 |
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Dr. M. TAMILKODI |
Apr 21, 2000 |
Jun 12, 2003 |
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Dr. MYTHILI BHASKARAN |
July 1, 2005 |
Nov 10, 2005 |
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Dr. T. MEENA |
Jan 19, 2012 |
Jun 30, 2013 |
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Dr. L. SANTHANALAKSHMI |
Nov 25, 2014 |
May 31, 2018 |
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Dr. K. MURALI KRISHNAN |
Mar 4, 2019 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
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Student List
| MD 2022-2023 | View |
| MD 2023-2024 | View |
| MD 2024-2025 | View |
PG LIST 2025-2026
| S.No | Name | Year |
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| 1 | Dr. A. Esther Johnica | Final Year Postgraduate |
| 2 | Dr. S. Kaviya | Final Year Postgraduate |
| 3 | Dr. M. Selvaraj | Final Year Postgraduate |
| 4 | Dr. P. Athisaya | Second Year Postgraduate |
| 5 | Dr. Muthukkumaran P | Second Year Postgraduate |
| 6 | Dr. Daliya P George | First Year Postgraduate |
DISSERTATION TOPICS OF PGS CURRENT:
| S.No. | Dissertation Topic | Student |
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| 1 | Ankle brachial index in transgender and cisgender – A comparative cross-sectional study | Dr. A. Esther Johnica |
| 2 | Correlation of vitamin D level with visual memory in male individuals – a cross-sectional study | Dr. S. Kaviya |
| 3 | VO₂ max measured during treadmill exercise with and without virtual reality headset among healthy young adults – A before and after comparison study | Dr. P. Athisaya |
| 4 | Comparative analysis of heart rate variability in transgender individuals with age-matched cisgender males and females – A cross-sectional observational study | Dr. M. Selvaraj |