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Faculty Profiles

Profile Overview

Dr. Ashwini Patil
MBBS, MD (Physiology)
Professor & HOD
ashwini.patil@smcw.siu.edu.in
MMC-2009/09/3263
20.08.2019

Research Publication

Title / Study Role / Investigators Journal / Source Year Status / Indexing
Assessment of cardiovascular autonomic function tests in non-diabetic, non-dialysis chronic kidney disease PI: Dr. Ashwini Patil (Professor & HOD)
Co-PI: Dr. V.G. Jaltade, Dr. Dighe
2017 Accepted
Exploring the effectiveness of Mangifera indica leaves on metabolic health, anthropometric indices and sexual hormone levels as phytotherapy in females with PCOS PI: Kashish Tuteja / Dr. Ashwini Patil 2024 Accepted
Exploring the Postpartum Plateau: Urban and Rural Lifestyle Practices, Challenges and Misconceptions in Postpartum Weight Retention PI: Miss. Chetanshi Singh
Co-PI: Dr. Ashwini Patil (Professor & HOD)
2025 Accepted
Influence of menopause on cardiovascular responses to behavioral stressors: A comparative study Patil AN, Handergulle SM National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology 2017 EMBASE, Scopus, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar
Student seminar as a teaching-learning method in undergraduate medical physiology Patil AN, Pande B, Borade N National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology 2018 EMBASE, Scopemed, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar
Computer vision syndrome: Awareness, knowledge and impact on sleep quality among medical students Patil A, Chaudhury B, Srivastava S Indian Psychiatry Journal 2019 DOAJ, Index Copernicus
Gender differences in cardiovascular autonomic function in healthy individuals Pande BN, Patil AN National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology 2019 EMBASE, Scopemed, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar
Septal cholinergic neuromodulation of hoarding behaviour in male Wistar rats Patil KB, Patil AN Pravara Medical Review 2020 Scopus, DOAJ, Google Scholar
Interactive pen digitizer to foster teaching Sorte SR et al., Patil AN Fiziologia 2020 Index Copernicus
Noradrenergic neuromodulation of septal circuitry mediating hoarding behaviour Patil KB, Patil AN Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University 2021 Scopus, ESCI, DOAJ, WoS
Decoding cardiovascular pathophysiology in COVID-19 (Book Chapter) Sorte SR et al. Highlights on Medicine and Medical Science (Vol 4) 2021 Scopus, WoS, ESCI
Immediate effect of primal reflex release technique on heart rate variability Deshmukh MP et al. International Journal of Health Sciences Research 2021 WoS, Index Copernicus
Cardiovascular autonomic function across Ayurveda Prakritis Patil AN et al. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results 2021 Scopus
Health literacy, physical activity and fitness among adults Jayakumar R et al. Biomedicine 2023 Scopus
Concept mapping as a pedagogical strategy in physiology Sorte SR et al. Journal of Education and Health Promotion 2024 Scopus, PubMed, WoS
Distribution of cardiovascular dysautonomia across CKD stages Patil AN et al. Journal of Scientific Society 2024 WoS
Naloxone-induced septal neuromodulation of hoarding behaviour Patil AN, Patil KB Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences 2024 Scopus, WoS
Team-Based Learning and peer tutoring during COVID-19 Methre ST et al. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth 2025 Scopus, WoS, DOAJ

Clinical & Community Engagement

  • "Women on Wheels (WOW)", a special rally celebrating Women’s Day 2025 and championing women’s empowerment. - 12 March 2025 organized by Department of Sports, Recreation & Wellness, SIU.

Leadership & Committees & Administrative Roles

  • Head of Department Physiology, SMCW
  • Phase I MBBS coordinator
  • College Council Member Secretary
  • MEU Member Secretary
  • IEC Member
  • BoS Member
  • Theory Examination Chief conductor for Phase II MBBS

Teaching & Mentoring Highlights

  • Teaching: Expertise in human physiology, integrated teaching, etc.
  • Mentoring: Nurturing students’ academic growth, career counselling and fostering research culture.

Awards, Honors & Recognition

  • Completed ACME- Advance Course in Medical Education
  • Member of the National Advisory board for the ‘Textbook of Physiology: Concepts with Clinical Insights (First Edition)’ by Manjinder Kaur.
  • As Reviewer of Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad.
  • As Reviewer for Cureus Journal.

Skills & Additional Competencies

  • Academic leadership: Strategic planning, departmental administration, curriculum oversight
  • Teaching excellence: Expertise in human physiology, integrated teaching, etc.
  • Research: Promoting interdisciplinary research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Collaboration: Liaisoning with other academic organisations.

Extracurricular & Co-Curricular Activities

  • Judge for various students’ competitions.
  • Participation in faculty cultural programs organized by students.

Career Aspirations / Current Focus Areas

  • Pursuing PhD Medical Physiology.
  • Developing the department further for PG, Fellowship course.