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Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

A Unit of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)

Accredited by NAAC with highest A++ Grade

Ranked 77 among Universities by NIRF 2023

A UGC Category 1 Higher Education Institution

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Nirf 2023 among Medical

47 Rank

Nirf 2023 among universities

77 Rank

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physiology

Faculty

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Assistant Professor

Dr Bhavithra Bharathi .S

Profile Summary

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Professor,Deputy Registrar,HOD

Dr Jaiganesh Krishnan

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Profile Summary

NIL

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Associate Professor

Dr. Nikhilesh Singh

MBBS.,MD.,

Profile Summary

Dr. NIKHILESH SINGH MBBS, MD (Physiology) Completed MBBS in 2003 from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) and Postgraduation in 2008 from AIIMS, New Delhi, Worked as a senior resident at AIIMS, New Delhi before joining as Asst. Professor in 2011 at PCMS&RC, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh).

Joined MGMC & RI as Asst. Professor and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2019. 

Published research articles, commentary, and reviews in national and international indexed, peer-reviewed journals.

Co-authored book on Objectively Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) as a learning tool for I MBBS students for practicals in physiology.

Was awarded copyright by the Government of India for devising a novel method for grading exercise. Has been an external examiner for one university.

Attended various National and International conferences. Have undergone training in Basic Medical Workshop in 2013 at PCMS&RC, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh).


Area of interest: Neurophysiology, Autonomic Functions, Medical Education. 

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Professor

Dr. Richa Gupta

MBBS, MD Physiology

Profile Summary

Dr. Richa Gupta joined MGMCRI in the position of Assistant professor on 27th June, 2014 and is currently working as a Professor in Department of Physiology since September 2020. She has obtained her MD in Physiology from AIIMS, New Delhi and has 11 years of UG teaching experience. She is the co-author of the book "Practical Physiology for MBBS (Objectively Structured Practical Examination". She is interested in new paradigms of teaching for engaging students in active learning. She has 2 copyrights and has published 12 articles in reputed journals like BMC Medical Education, Advances in Physiological Sciences and National Medical Journal of India. She has also reviewed articles for reputed journal like BMJ and Current Psychology apart from other national and international journals. She is also an active MEU member and has special interest in e-learning tools and techniques.

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Assistant Professor

Dr Keni Gowsi K

MBBS, MD

Profile Summary

Dr. Keni Gowsi is a teaching faculty working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology, at MGMCRI Puducherry. 

She joined the institute on the 19th of April 2023. She has finished her MBBS from the prestigious Madras Medical College, Chennai (Batch of 2005) and obtained her MD in Physiology from the renowned JIPMER, Puducherry. She has around 3 years of post-graduate teaching and 6 years of undergraduate teaching expertise.

She has published around 8 papers in various national and international journals. She received the "R Srinivasan Prize" for the best paper presentation by a PG in APPICON 2017. She has attended various regional, national, and international conferences and presented scientific papers to her credit. She is an active member of the Association of Physiologists of India and its regional branches. 

Her main teaching and research interests are in the fields of Exercise Physiology, Endocrine Physiology, among others. Apart from academic and research commitments, she has been actively involved as a resource person and volunteer in various scientific programs and workshops, and holds a special expertise in treadmill-based physiological experiments.



Curriculum Vitae | Publications

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Assistant Professor

Dr Sangeetha Achuthan

M.Sc, PhD

Profile Summary

Dr.Sangeetha has joined MGMCRI in the position of Assistant Professor in 2023. She has completed M.Sc Physiology in 2011 and PhD (Physiology) in 2018 from Saveetha University, Chennai.She has 12 years of UG teaching experience and 9 years og PG teaching experience. She has more than 35 publications in both national and international journals like Folia Morphologica and Bioinformation. Major thrust areas are Cognitive physiology, Neurotrophic factors and hippocampal functions. 

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Assistant Professor

Dr Niveatha S

MBBS, MD(Physiology)

Profile Summary

Dr.Niveatha S MBBS,MD completed  undergraduation from Pondicherrry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry and post graduation from Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Puducherry and was awarded Gold Medal in MD Physiology by Pondicherry University in 2019. She joined MGMCRI, Puducherry as Tutor on 31.07.2019 and was promoted to Assistant Professor on 1.08.2020. She has total teaching experience of 4 years and 6 months. she has completed online course Basics Course  in Biomedical Research. She has published 5 Original Articles, and contributed to 3 chapters in a book (Physiology Residency made easy). She is a life member in Association of Physiologists of Tamil Nadu and received best paper award in APTCON twice.

Publications : https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=bYK8Z1sAAAAJ

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Assistant Professor

Dr Nalini Y.C.

MBBS MD(Physiology)

Profile Summary

 

Dr Nalini Y.C ( M.B.BS., M.D, PGDHPE) .
She completed her M.B.B.S in 2006 from Dr B.R Ambedkar Medical College, Bengaluru, and M.D ( Physiology) from Kempegowda Institute of medical sciences ( KIMS) , Bengaluru, in 2013. She started her career as Assistant Professor in BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru (2013-2014).  After a short stint joined JIPMER as senior resident in Department of Physiology. 

Post residency worked as Assistant Professor in at Shri Satya Sai medical college and research centre and is working as assistant professor at MGMCRI since 1 st August 2019. She has a total of 10 years’ experience in under graduate teaching.

She has completed certificate course in palliative care in 2014 , post graduate diploma in health professions education (PGDHPE 2020) , certificate course in National Health Education and Training in Simulation Program (NHET-Sim) and is currently pursuing PhD in health professions education. 

She is co - author of the book " Physiology residency made easy " and one copy right on “ABC model in PGDHPE curriculum “. She is also executive editor of SBV exclusive magazine and co-coordinator of students performing arts club. 

Areas of interest : Autonomic function tests, neurophysiology, medical education, palliative medicine.
She has completed basic revised course in medical education in 2018 at SSSMCRI & CISP -11 conducted at MGMCRI.
Published original research articles in national and international indexed journals Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=I7fn79IAAAAJ&hl=en


 

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Tutor

Dr Manikandan Sathiyaseelan

MSc (Medical Physiology)

Profile Summary

I Manikandan Sathiyaseelan completed MSc Medical physiology in 2012 from SRM University Chennai, Pursuing phd in Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University. Currently working as a tutor in the department of physiology. I started my carrier as a tutor in January 2013. I have been teaching Medical, Dental and Allied health courses for the past 8 years. Life member of Association of physiologists of Tamil Nadu.  In research, published article in reputed journals.

my area of interest Pulmonary Function Tests, Nerve Conduction test, Heart Rate Variability, Metagenomics. 

Publication details

 CV - Manikandan Sathiyaseelan

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Assistant Professor

Dr. Vasanthan.S

MSc, PhD

Profile Summary

Dr. S. VASANTHAN, MSc, PhD, Completed MSc on 2010 From Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Science (IBMS), Taramani, University of Madras and completed PhD (Physiology)  on 2017 in Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry. Joined as Tutor in the Department of Physiology on 12 May 2010 and promoted as Assistant Professor of Physiology on 8 Feb 2018 in Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute.   Currently, serving as Assistant Controller of Examination in Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. As a PhD guide in Department of Physiology, MGMCRI and currently guiding 3 PhD scholars. Published five research articles in national and international indexed, peer reviewed journal. Resource person for various National and International Conference. Undergone training in Revised Basic Medical Workshop including AETCOM at MGMCRI in 2018. Area of interest: Cardiovascular physiology, exercise physiology and yoga.

 Publication

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Deputy Director,Professor

Dr Sobana Jaiganesh

MD, CHSE, PhD

Profile Summary

Dr. Sobana Jaiganesh is a Professor of physiology having completed a master's and a doctorate in medical physiology. She is an American Heart Association certified BLS, ACLS instructor and Society for Simulation in Healthcare Certified healthcare Simulation educator. She has completed the NHET-Sim (National Health Education Trainer) by Monash University, Australia and level III Faculty training by Pedi STARS, India. Presently she is a Fellow of the International Paediatric Simulation Society. She has presented research papers in the International Meeting in Simulation Healthcare and INSPIRE (International Network for Simulation-based Paediatric Innovation, Research, and Education). Curricular integration of simulation and virtual simulation are her research interest.

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Junior Resident

Dr. Rajasree V

MBBS MGMCRI

Profile Summary

 Dr.Rajasree V , completed MBBS in Mahtama Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute in 2022.

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Tutor

Dr. Shree Ranjany

MBBS

Profile Summary

I AM DR. SHREE RANJANY K, I COMPLETED MBBS IN SRI VENKATESHWARAA MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE ,PASSED OUT IN THE YEAR OF 2022. I JOINED AS A TUTOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY.