Physiology
Department of Physiology
Established as one of the very first departments in the prestigious premier institute, also, the first medical college of North East India, The department of Physiology, AMCH, is now located in the ground floor of the Basic Science Building in its left wing. The department provides medical education to the undergraduate M.B.B.S. students, BDS students, B.Sc. Nursing students and several paramedical courses including B.Sc. Medical technology. It also offers post graduate courses and has been instrumental in producing several renowned physiologists for more than 40 years. The department also conducts research in various fields of medical science. The department also conducts pulmonary function tests (PFT) for patients (both indoor and outdoor) on a regular basis. The department is equipped with hematology laboratory, human physiology laboratory, mammalian and amphibian laboratory, experimental physiology laboratory, and a yoga lab, and also a library.
Faculties -
| Sl. No. | Name | Designation | Qualification & Reg. No. | Photo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Abanti Bora Baruah | Professor and Head |  | ||
| 2 | Dr. Mauchumi Baruah | Associate Professor |  | ||
| 3 | Dr. Tazkira Begum | Associate Professor |  | ||
| 4 | Dr. Rituparna Bora | Associate Professor |  | ||
| 5 | Dr. Prabhat R. Baruah | Associate Professor |  | ||
| 6 | Dr. Rwitusmita Bharali | Assistant Professor |  | ||
| 7 | Dr. Abhijit Dastidar | Assistant Professor |  | ||
| 8 | Dr. Vikash Sharma | Assistant Professor |  | ||
| 9 | Dr. Horshajyoti Chutia | Assistant Professor |  | ||
| 10 | Dr. Manas P. Borah | Assistant Professor |  | ||
| 11 | Dr. Chandrika Gogoi | Demonstrator |  | ||
| 12 | Dr. Subha Bhakta | Demonstrator |  | ||
| 13 | Dr. Jyotishmoi Mohan | Demonstrator |  |
List of retired Professor and Head of the Department:
| S.No | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. S. C. Das |
| 2 | Capt. B Banerjee |
| 3 | Dr. I. Jahan |
| 4 | Dr. J. Choudhury |
| 5 | Dr. H. C. Dowarah |
| 6 | Dr. Tulan Chandra Saikia |
| 7 | Dr. Pradyut Thakur |
| 8 | Dr. Dimbeswar Borah |
| 9 | Dr. Sonit Kumar Borah |
| 10 | Dr. (Mrs) Archana Sarma |
| 11 | Dr. Bedapriya Das |
| 12 | Dr. (Mrs) Wasima Jahan |
| 13 | Dr. Reeta Baishya |
| 14 | Dr. Mamoni Dihingia |
Non Faculty / Non Teaching staff:
| S.No | Designation | Name(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laboratory Technicians | Sri Jitul Neog, Smt. Labanya Bora, Smt. Mausumi Borgohain |
| 2 | Laboratory Attendant | Sri Raju Saikia |
| 3 | Warden | Shri Kankan Jyoti Thakuria |
| 4 | Sweeper | - |
| 5 | Laboratory Boy | - |
| 6 | Grade IV | Sri Mustak Ali, Ratul Gogoi, Khagen Barman, Karna Kumar Chetia |
Academic Activities :
Mini Workshop on Yoga and Meditation on 11th May 2022
Theme: Energize to Elevate
Guest Lecture on Pain Management conducted under Science Society, AMCH on 26th May 2022
Celebration of International Yoga Day on 21st June 2023, in collaboration with Dept of Anatomy and Department of Biochemistry, AMCH
First Biennial conference of Association of Physiologists of Assam on 28th and 29th of April’2023
Theme: Physiology: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Health
Workshops conducted:
1.Basics of Nerve Conduction velocity and Electroencephalography
2. ABC of Electrocardiography