Physiology is the basic science subject required for every discipline of medical sciences including medical, paramedical, and nursing. It deals with the normal functioning of various organs and body systems. Every physician aims to restore the normal function of the organ in every patient. This subject is part of the medical curriculum in the first 12 months of the course and is a significant preclinical department. The department of Physiology at SIMS imparts a strong foundational base to new undergraduates each year, building a tall structure of knowledge for the future. The department also offers a postgraduate course.

Facilities Available

• Experimental work in Hematology
• Experimental work in Clinical Physiology
• Neurophysiology lab facilities including:
• BERA
• MNCV
• SNCV
• VEP
• EEG
• Sleep Studies
• Pulmonary Function test
• The facilities of neurophysiology labs are utilized in patient care in the associated hospital of SIMS and for research projects for PGs.

Faculty Position

The department has dedicated faculty, including two Professors, two Associate Professors, and three Tutors.

Achievements of the Department

• Conducted a workshop on sleep studies in December 2021.
• Four guest lectures by eminent speakers on various interesting clinical topics and recent advances.
• Dr. Vinay Agarwal served as Principal SIMS from July 2023 to February 2024.
• Dr. Sumit Garg has held additional responsibilities as Dean Academic for several years.
• The department signed an MoU with the Department of Pharmacology at LLRM Medical College, Meerut for mutual exchange of teaching resources; a group of paraclinical students from SIMS visited the animal house there in February 2024.
• The department organized an industrial visit for final year students and interns at the neurological center MIMHANS at Meerut in February 2024.
• Dr. Sumit Garg was elected as joint secretary of the UP-UK chapter of the Association of Physiologists & Pharmacologists of India (UP-UK APPI).
• The department will host the state-level conference of the UP-UK Chapter in February 2025.

Testimonials

The department of physiology at Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences has helped me a lot in building my core concepts, starting from the basics of the functioning of the human body to developing the clinical skills needed for a good physician. Dr. Vinay Agrawal Sir’s interactive sessions and doubt-solving approach helped me a lot in getting a Distinction in my final professional exams. I was more passionate towards the subject because of the active method of learning and interactive approach used by all the faculty. The department’s expertise and experience have helped me know the functioning of the most complicated machine in the world, our human body. I am highly obliged & grateful to my department for their efforts and innovative ideas. Your efforts will always be remembered.

The physiology department, during the whole course of the 1st year, was always standing behind us from interactive lectures to monthly screenings. Especially, giving MCQ tests helped a lot. Books helped with content, but the knowledge we collected from teachers is priceless. HOD sir's lectures were wonderful. I will remember each topic he taught throughout my life. There were not just lectures but life lessons. I am glad to have all the teachers from the physiology department.

The department of Physiology has helped me a lot in clearing my basics and solving all of my silly doubts. The class tests and the concept of test copy have helped me a lot in revising. The most I have learned were the clinical lab classes which are still helping me in clinical postings now. Teachers of this department were readily available to solve any academic-related doubts. Everyone from professors to PGs has helped us throughout the whole year. The most I have learned is from HOD’s sir himself; explaining every question in the test, taking extra doubt classes, and giving lectures for special topics on demand. I am very thankful; no professor has ever judged me for my doubts but have always helped me in every way.