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Academic Programmes

UNDERGRADUATE - TEACHING, TRAINING AND RESEARCH

In this department, training is given to undergraduate students regarding the physiological basis of:

  • The functions of each organ system of the body
  • The mechanisms by which each organ functions
  • The interrelations of the organ systems to each other
  • The integrated responses of the organ systems of the body to physiological and pathological stresses
  • The pathophysiology of common diseases related to the organ systems of the body

These trainings are imparted through lectures, practicals, group discussions, case-based learning, problem-based learning, early clinical exposure, experiments, seminars, tutorials, OSCE, and OSPE.

POSTGRADUATE - TEACHING, TRAINING AND RESEARCH

As per National Medical Commission (NMC) / Indian Medical Council guidelines, admissions are granted for two MD seats every year, with a total of six postgraduate students working in the department across all academic years. All PG students are provided rigorous training through lectures, practicals, group discussions, seminars, microteaching, journal clubs, research activities, and clinical postings. During the three years of postgraduate training, a PG student must compulsorily submit a dissertation and publish at least one research paper in accordance with MUHS guidelines.

PUBLICATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT DURING THE PAST 3 YEARS (2023 - 2026)
Sr. No. Name of Author(s) Title of Paper Name of Journal Vol. & Page No. Year
1 Dr. Vandana Dudhamal, Dr. Satishkumar Dhage, Dr. Prashant Solanke STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF MENSTRUAL HEALTH AMONG TRIBAL ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN MAHARASHTRA PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH Vol. 13 | Issue 12 | 4 December 2024
2 Dr. Seema Takras, Dr. Mujtaba Nausheen, Dr. Sudha Karadkhedkar A study of correlation between body mass index, blood pressure and Lipid profile characteristics among menopausal women in Nanded, Maharashtra International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 15(12): 951-955 2023
3 Dr. Massrat Firdos, Dr. Sripadrao Kulkarni, Dr. Amera, Dr. Anjum Saifee, Dr. Mujtaba Nausheen Study of association between blood pressure and handgrip strength in labourers. Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research 14(09): 2461-2467 2023
4 Dr. Nehal Sisodiya, Dr. Hiren Nanjibhai Judal, Dr. Manish Nagendra, Dr. Mujtaba Nausheen Clinical profiling of cholelithiasis, A cross sectional study Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research 14(12): 60-68 2023
5 Dr. Mujtaba Nausheen, Dr. Ashna Kallingal Akbar, Dr. Trupti Gurav, Dr. Afshan Kausar Study on correlation between body mass index with right and left handgrip strengths in laborers. Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research 14(10): 2010-2014 2023
6 Dr. Bhanudas S. Karale, Sunita G. Nighute, Sudha S. Karadkhedkar, Mukund B. Kulkarni Study Function Parameters In Diabetic Patients Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences 15(1): 370-374 2024
7 Dr. Massrat Firdos, Dr. Raeesa Khatoon, Dr. Sudha S. Karadkhedkar, Dr. Sainath Lachmanna Maidapwad, Dr. Vaishali Inamdaar Effects of Formalin vapors on Pulmonary Function Tests in first year medical students. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research 15(01): 4517-4520 2024
8 Dr. Massrat Firdos, Dr. Seema Chandrakant Takras, Dr. Syed Anam Inayatullah, Dr. Mujtaba Nausheen A Study on the Correlation between Blood Pressure and Body Mass Index (BMI) among High School Students in Rural Area of Karnataka. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 16(2): 854-860 2024
9 Dr. Raisa Khatoon, Dr. Massrat Firdos, Dr. Sudha Karadkhedkar, Dr. Mukund Kulkarni Effects of long term exposure to saw dust in workers working in saw mills International Journal of Biological and Medical Research 15(2): 7776-7778 2024
10 Dr. Seema Takras Evaluation of Haemoglobin Variants in High Profile Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) of Thalassemia VS, Sickle Cell Disease: A Cross Sectional Study Journal of Geriatric Medicine 17(4): 28-32 2025
RESEARCH PROJECTS ONGOING IN THE DEPARTMENT
Sr. No. Name of Resident Title of Thesis Name of Guide
1 Dr. Bhagwat N. Khandare Effect of dust exposure on Pulmonary Function Tests Among Hospital Sweepers - A Study at Tertiary Health Centre Dr. Mukund B. Kulkarni
2 Dr. Akshay Kumar Comparative Study of Pulmonary Function Tests in Smokers and Non-Smokers among patient's relatives visiting the tertiary healthcare hospital – A cross sectional study Dr. Massrat Firdos
3 Dr. Aniruddh Muneshwar Assessment of pulmonary function tests among petrol pump workers in a city of Maharashtra – a cross sectional observational study Dr. Vandana Bharatrao Dudhamal
4 Dr. Mohhamad Ali Study of pulmonary function tests among young adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus attending tertiary care hospital Dr. Vandana Bharatrao Dudhamal
5 Dr. Deepak Verma A study of normative nerve conduction parameters in healthy male and female first year MBBS students Dr. Vandana Bharatrao Dudhamal
6 Dr. Seema Raghuwanshee Nerve conduction parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and their correlation with duration of diabetes and Glycemic Control - A cross sectional observational study Dr. Mukund B. Kulkarni
POSTERS AND PAPER PRESENTATIONS BY RESIDENTS
Sr. No. Name of Resident Paper / Poster Topic Conference Details & Year
1 Dr. Anubrata Mukharjee A comparative study of Visual Reaction Time (VRT) between male and female 1st year MBBS Students PHYSIOCON, Ajmer Rajasthan (16-17 March 2024)
2 Dr. Bhagwat N. Khandare A COMPARATIVE CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY OF PEFR IN FIRST MBBS STUDENTS WITH GENDER CORRELATION ASSOPICON 2025, NIMHANS Bengaluru (8-12 Dec 2025)
3 Dr. Akshay Kumar Association of Body Mass Index with Blood Pressure in 1st Year Medical Students RESEARCHCON 2026, GMC Hingoli Maharashtra (21-22 February 2026)
4 Dr. Aniruddh Muneshwar CORRELATION OF BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) AND PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE (PEFR) AMONG FIRST-YEAR MBBS STUDENTS: A Cross Sectional Observational Study Among 1st Year MBBS Students RESEARCHCON 2026, GMC Hingoli Maharashtra (21-22 February 2026)
5 Dr. Mohhamad Ali Comparative Cross sectional study of Effect of stress on peak expiratory flow rate in medical students RESEARCHCON 2026, GMC Hingoli Maharashtra (21-22 February 2026)