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The Physiology Department is the living foundation of medical education. Here, we unveil how the body breathes, moves, thinks, and adapts with remarkable precision. From the tiniest cellular processes to the orchestration of complex organ systems, every detail is explored. Modern laboratories bring theory to life, turning abstract concepts into hands-on experiences. Faculty members guide with expertise and passion, nurturing curiosity and discipline. Research initiatives inspire students to push boundaries and discover new dimensions. Interactive teaching methods make challenging topics engaging and memorable. Clinical connections are emphasized, showing physiology’s vital role in diagnosis and treatment. Collaborations across disciplines highlight its central place in the medical curriculum. In essence, the Physiology Department is more than a place of learning- it is a hub of discovery, mentorship, and innovation, preparing students to meet the challenges of modern medicine.
MBBS, MD Physiology
Dr. Ashwini Patil has obtained her MBBS and MD degree from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. Presently she is serving as the Professor and Head of Department, Physiology at SMCW, Pune. Having a keen interest in academics and research, she is also pursuing PhD in Medical Physiology.
She has over 12 years of academics, research, administrative and industry experience.
She has served as examiner in several universities for medical and allied disciplines. She has guided many students for research projects/ thesis/ dissertations; has completed ACME - Advanced Course in Medical Education.
She has various publications in national and international journals, and a book chapter to her credit. She has presented multiple papers at national and international platforms. She also serves as reviewer for esteemed journals.
The department has well equipped Haematology lab, clinical lab, Amphibian lab and clinical research lab with advanced instruments. All laboratories are well equipped with traditional as well as innovative and modern teaching aids. Symbiosis in its effort to provide latest teaching material to students will be conducting some part of clinical Physiology teaching on “METIMEN” which is a high-fidelity simulator, an innovative and cutting-edge teaching learning technology, for teaching clinical examination in a simulated environment.
The department has a library with books covering regular undergraduate teaching as well as higher studies and research in various related fields.
Focussed on the study of blood physiology
Focused on exploring human physiological functions through practical demonstrations and experiments.
Provides training in clinical physiology, where classroom knowledge meets real-world scenarios.
Provides amphibian/ mammalian models to investigate physiological mechanisms/ for translational insights.
MBBS, MD (Physiology)
Professor & HOD
ashwini.patil@smcw.siu.edu.in
MD, DCH (Physiology)
Professor
shobha.pajai@smcw.siu.edu.in
MBBS, MD. (Physiology)Faimer Fellow
mrunal.shenwai@smcw.siu.edu.in
MBBS, MD, PGDMLS, PGDPC, PGDHAM (Physiology)
Associate Professor
trupti.borulkar@smcw.siu.edu.in
MD (Physiology)
Assistant Professor
yogita.kulkarni@smcw.siu.edu.in
M.Sc (Medical Physiology)
Tutor
anita.rao@smcw.siu.edu.in
MBBS
ujeeta.pillay@smcw.siu.edu.in
demi.ruskin@smcw.siu.edu.in
titiksha.khokale@smcw.siu.edu.in
tanmay.jadhav@smcw.siu.edu.in
prathama.bidwai@smcw.siu.edu.in
NITISH.HAWALE@GMAIL.COM
All the faculty members are regularly involved in research and have a total of 83 publications to their credit in various National and International journals.
Establishment and development of the following labs in process
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