Description
Mymensingh Medical College is one of the oldest and a leading government medical College in Bangladesh established in 1962. Functional aspects of human body are taught in the department of Physiology. At present, in this department there are two associate professors, three assistant professors, six lecturers and one medical officer.
There are both undergraduate courses like MBBS, BDS, and postgraduate course (M-Phil Physiology). Postgraduate course has been started since July-2002. BDS course has been started since January, 2012. Physiology is essential basic subject for all of these courses.
The department of Physiology, Mymensingh Medical College is center of excellence for learning cellular physiology, blood, cardiovascular physiology, respiratory physiology, renal physiology, gastrointestinal physiology, endocrine physiology, reproductive physiology, nervous system and special sense including body temperature.
Academic service includes teaching MBBS students in 1st and 2nd year and BDS 1st and 2nd year. Every year five students of postgraduate courses are admitted in the M. Phil Physiology course. The department has carried out thesis works in collaboration with community medicine and public health, Institutional Review Board of Mymensingh Medical College and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.
It is one of the most spacious and well equipped departments. There is a well-furnished laboratory in this department.
Education
Undergraduate: MBBS, BDS, Postgraduate: M. Phil (Physiology).
Schedule of class hour of different courses
MBBS-Lectures-156 hours including integrated teaching, Tutorial-120 hours, Practical class-97 hours, Term exam and viva-135 hours. Total Class hours-508 hours.
BDS-Lectures- 156 hours with MBBS including integrated teaching, Tutorial-120 hours, Practical class-97 hours, Term exam and viva- 74 hours. Total Class hours-447 hours.
Post graduate- Lectures- 60 hours (3 lectures per week), Tutorial-90 hours (3 lectures per week), Total Class hours-150 hours/year.
Research
| Serial | Research Title | Name of Researcher |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Studies On Serum HDL-C,LDL-C, TAG, Total Cholesterol And Serum Glucose Level In Low Dose Oral Contraceptives Pill Users | Dr. Akhtarun Nessa |
| 2 | Studies on Serum C-Reactive Protein Control Albumin and Serum Glucose Levels in Subjects with Stresses | Dr. Zahid Hossain, Session: July 2004 |
| 3 | Observational Studies On Risk Factors And Consequences In Subjects With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus | Dr. Nasima Khatun, Session: July 2004 |
Our Faculty Members
Dr. Nasima Khatun
Associate Professor
Department of Physiology
Contact No.: 01712007200
Dr. Fatema Wahed
Associate Professor
Department of Physiology
Contact No.: 01711269195
Dr Umme Raihan Siddiqi
Assistant Professor
Department of Physiology
Contact No.: 01937557047
Dr. Afroza Sharmin
Assistant Professor
Department of Physiology
Contact No.: 01717948373
Dr. Lily Afroz
Lecturer
Department of Physiology
Contact No.: 01748020738
Dr. Tania Sharmin
Lecturer
Department of Physiology
Contact No.: 01703670430
Dr. Fahmida Yesmin
Lecturer
Department of Physiology
Contact No.: 01716565122
Dr. Sanzida Firoz
Lecturer
Department of Physiology
Contact No.: 01726930249
Dr. Sabina Yesmin
Lecturer
Department of Physiology
Contact No.: 01792634391
Dr. Mohammad Rukunuzzaman
Medical Officer
Department of Physiology
Contact No.: 01778516430