About

Since its establishment in 2009, the Department of Physiology at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital has been committed to providing quality academic guidance to undergraduate, postgraduate, and paramedical students. The department was founded under the leadership of Dr. Rajendra Kr. Kalita, with Dr. Geeta Baruah currently serving as the Head of the Department.

The faculty members are actively engaged in various research activities, contributing to advancements in the field of physiology. Additionally, the department provides diagnostic services to the institute, including performing Electroencephalograms (EEG) for patients.

Sl. No.	Name of Faculty	Designation	Educational Qualification	Registration No.	Photo
1	Dr. Geeta Baruah	Professor	MD Physiology	11193
2	Dr. Anupi Das	Associate Professor	MBBS, MD	17238
3	Dr. Trishna Dutta	Associate Professor	MBBS, MD(Physiology), ACME	17240 (AMC)
4	Dr. Birinchi Kartik Das	Assistant Professor	MBBS, MD	17929
5	Dr. Jonalee Gogoi	Assistant Professor	MD Physiology	17363
6	Dr. Manas Krishna Borgohain	Assistant Professor	MBBS, MD	18821
7	Dr. Kaustuv Jyoti Bhuyan	Demonstrator	MBBS, MD(Physiology)	18654 (AMC)

Staff list:

PG Trainees 

Research Activities

Scientific Publications (September 2020 – Present)

1. Das Anupi, Bania Dipti, Sultana Nasima, Baruah Geeta, "Impact of using Student Generated Multiple Choice Questions in Learning Physiology" Published by International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol: XI, Issue: VII, July 2022.
2. Gohain Manab Jyoti, Dutta Trishna, Bhattacharjee Nilutpal, Bora Nilutpal, Kalita Mukut, Ahmed Sahadat Ahmed, Gogoi Dhurbajyoti, "Introducing Self Directed Learning to Undergraduate Students in Surgery" Published by International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol: 11, Issue: 08, August 2022.
3. Goswami Kunal, Dutta Trishna, Gohain Manab Jyoti, Ganguly Narendra Nath, "Serum Cortisol Level in Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Pathway and Conventional Postoperative Care in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy" Published by European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, Vol: 09, Issue: 03, 2022.
4. Hazarika Arpana, Bora Madhurima, Deuri JP, "A Comparative Study of Oxygen Saturation in Vaccinated and Unvaccinated COVID Patients" Published by International Journal of Dental and Medical Science Research, July 2021.
5. Das Anupi, Barua Purnima, Mahanta Pranabika, "Impact of Case Based Learning in Understanding Physiology" Published by Indian Journal of Applied Research, Volume: II, Issue: 07, July 2021.
6. Sen Abirlal, Baruah Geeta, Das Bishnu Ram, Pegu Usha Rani, "Relationship of Body Mass Index with Pulmonary Parameters in Undergraduate Medical Students" Published by Indian Journal of Research, Vol: 10, Issue: 03, March 2021.
7. Mahanta Pranabika, Das Anupi, Deka Himamoni, "Effect of Technology Enhanced Learning on the Development of the Procedural Skill of 8th Semester Students in the Labour Room" Published by International Journal of Health Research and Medico-Legal Practice, Jan–June 2021; 7(1): 20–24.
8. Dutta Trishna, "Mechanism of Hypoxia in COVID – A Review of its Physiological Derangement" Published in Assam Journal of Internal Medicine, January 2021.
9. Hazarika Arpana, Bora Madhurima, "Effect of Lockdown on Health Profile of Medical Students of Assam" Published by International Journal of Scientific Research, September 2020.

Research Work Done/Undergoing

1. Comparison of BMI among Students of JMCH, Jorhat Having Different ABO Blood Groups
   Dr. Trishna Dutta, Dr. Geeta Baruah, Dr. Manas Krishna Borgohain.
2. Effect of Lockdown Period during COVID-19 Pandemic on Human Biorhythmic Physiological Processes and Human Health Profile in Individuals of North Eastern States of India
   Dr. Anupi Das, Dr. Anju Bahai Teli, Anuradha Hazarika Medhi.
3. A Study of Effect of Performing Regular Physical Exercise on Serum Lipid Profile Among Students of Jorhat Medical College
   Dr. Geeta Baruah, Dr. Birinchi K. Das, Dr. Manas P. Borah.
4. A Study of Food Habits of Medical Students and Their Lipid Profile
   Dr. Birinchi K. Das, Manas Borah, Dr. Bishnu Ram Das.
5. Study of Handgrip Strength, Endurance, and Fatigue in Different Phases of Menstrual Cycle
   Dr. Anupi Das, Dr. Manas K. Borgohain, Dr. Nandita Dutta.
6. Study of Pulmonary Function and BMI Among Healthy Adults of Jorhat Medical College, Assam
   Dr. Nandita Dutta, Dr. Manas K. Borgohain, Dr. Anupi Das.

Academic Activities

Guest Lecture
A guest lecture was conducted on a virtual platform on 20-04-2021.
Topic: "Physiology of Coronary Circulation and its Clinical Implications".

UG Seminar

• Erythropoiesis - Moderator: Prof(Dr). Geeta Baruah
• Chloride Shift - Presented by: Akanshi Sharma, Alka Timungpi
  • Moderator: All Faculties
• Antigen Presenting Cell - Presented by: Binayak Shil, Biplab Kalita
  • Moderator: All Faculties
• Motor Unit - Presented by: Charlina Deka, Devyani Hazarika
  • Moderator: All Faculties
• Cheyne Stokes Breathing - Presented by: Hridoy Boruah, I Hasan Nagori
  • Moderator: All Faculties
• Fibrinolysin - Presented by: Jyoti Morang, Kavery Kalita
  • Moderator: All Faculties
• Electrotonic Potential - Presented by: Shakeel Ahmed Afridi, Shariq Nishat
  • Moderator: All Faculties
• Transfusion Reactions - Presented by: Sushmita Gogoi, Tonmoyee Talukdar
  • Moderator: All Faculties

PG Seminar
Presenter: Abirlal Sen, PGT

• Cardiac Output - Moderator: Dr. Geeta Baruah, Prof. & HOD
• Coronary Circulation - Moderator: Dr. Nandita Dutta, Assistant Prof.
• Artificial Respiration and CPR - Moderator: Dr. Trishna Dutta, Assistant Prof.
• Stem Cell Research and Therapy - Moderator: Dr. Geeta Baruah, Prof. & HOD
• Properties of Nerve Fibers - Moderator: Dr. Anupi Das, Assistant Prof.
• Cerebral Circulation - Moderator: Dr. Chinmoyee Baruah, Associate Prof.

PG Journal Club
Presenter: Abirlal Sen, PGT

• Topic: Effect of Pre-examination Stress on Pulse Rate and Blood Pressure of 1st UG Medical Students
  • Moderator: Dr. Geeta Baruah, Prof. & HOD

PG Micro-Teaching
Presenter: Abirlal Sen, PGT

• Circadian Rhythm - Moderator: Dr. Geeta Baruah, Prof. & HOD
• Recombinant DNA Technique - Moderator: Dr. Geeta Baruah, Prof. & HOD
• Micturition Reflex - Moderator: Dr. Anupi Das, Assistant Prof.
• Visual Cycle - Moderator: Dr. Nandita Dutta, Assistant Prof.

Vertical Integrated Classes

Awards & Achievements

Fellowship in Overseas/Inland Training

Dr. Geeta Baruah:

• Participated in the CME on "Reducing AMR – Bridging the Gap" held at Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh on 21st October 2019.
• Participated as Chairperson in the 65th Annual National Conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON 2019) held at Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati on 28th–30th November 2019.
• Participated as a delegate in the CME-cum-workshop on "An Approach to Research and How to Write and Publish Scientific Papers" at Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh on 13th–14th March 2020.

Dr. Chinmoyee Baruah:

• Participated in the 65th Annual National Conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON 2019) held at Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati on 28th–30th November 2019.
• Undergoing MCI-recognized Basic Course in Biomedical Research - Cycle 2 (March–June 2020).

Anupi Das:

• Participated as a "Judge of Scientific Poster Presentation" in APPICON 2019, held at Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam on 28th–30th November 2019.
• Participated in the 65th Annual National Conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON 2019) held at Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati on 28th–30th November 2019.
• Attended TOT on "Writing a Research Project" held on 22nd October 2019 in Guwahati under SSUHS.
• Undergoing MCI-recognized Basic Course in Biomedical Research - Cycle 2 (March–June 2020).

Dr. Nandita Dutta:

• Participated in the 65th Annual National Conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON 2019) held at Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati on 28th–30th November 2019.
• Undergoing MCI-recognized Basic Course in Biomedical Research - Cycle 2 (March–June 2020).

Trishna Dutta:

• Attended the 65th Annual National Conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON 2019) in November 2019 at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
• Served as a judge of the Scientific Poster Presentation at APPICON 2019 at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
• Awarded the International Certificate of Principles of Bioethics and Human Rights from The UNESCO Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights.
• Resource faculty of Competency-Based Education in Medical Physiology organized by MEU India.
• Undergoing MCI-recognized Basic Course in Biomedical Research.

Abhijit Dastidar:

• Attended the 65th Annual National Conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON 2019) in November 2019 at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.

Birinchi Kartik Das:

• Attended the 65th Annual National Conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON 2019) in November 2019 at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
• Attended training of the Curriculum Implementation Support Program (CISP-II) at the Regional Centre for Medical Education Technology (MET), Jorhat Medical College & Hospital on 24th–25th September 2020.

Manas Pratim Borah:

• Attended the 65th Annual National Conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON 2019) in November 2019 at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
• Attended training of the Curriculum Implementation Support Program (CISP-II) at the Regional Centre for Medical Education Technology (MET), Jorhat Medical College & Hospital on 24th–25th September 2020.

Manas Krishna Borgohain:

• Attended the 65th Annual National Conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON 2019) in November 2019 at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.

Kaustuv Jyoti Bhuyan:

• Attended the 65th Annual National Conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON 2019) in November 2019 at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
• Presented a poster at APPICON 2019 in November at GMCH titled "Serum Ferritin Levels Among Male Smokers and Non-Smokers - A Comparative Study."

Abirlal Sen:

• Attended the 65th Annual National Conference of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPICON 2019) in November 2019 at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
• Gave an oral paper presentation on the topic "Effect of Pre-Examination Stress on Pulse Rate and Blood Pressure of 1st Year Undergraduate Medical Students."

Publications

Scientific Publications:
(September 2020 – Present)

1. Das Anupi, Bania Dipti, Sultana Nasima, Baruah Geeta, "Impact of Using Student-Generated Multiple Choice Questions in Learning Physiology." Published in International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol: XI, Issue: VII, July 2022.
2. Gohain Manab Jyoti, Dutta Trishna, Bhattacharjee Nilutpal, Bora Nilutpal, Kalita Mukut, Ahmed Sahadat Ahmed, Gogoi Dhurbajyoti, "Introducing Self-Directed Learning to Undergraduate Students in Surgery." Published in International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol: 11, Issue: 08, August 2022.
3. Goswami Kunal, Dutta Trishna, Gohain Manab Jyoti, Ganguly Narendra Nath, "Serum Cortisol Level in Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Pathway and Conventional Postoperative Care in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy." Published in European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, Vol: 09, Issue: 03, 2022.
4. Hazarika Arpana, Bora Madhurima, Deuri JP, "A Comparative Study of Oxygen Saturation in Vaccinated and Unvaccinated COVID Patients." Published in International Journal of Dental and Medical Science Research, July 2021.
5. Das Anupi, Barua Purnima, Mahanta Pranabika, "Impact of Case-Based Learning in Understanding Physiology." Published in Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol: II, Issue: 07, July 2021.
6. Sen Abirlal, Baruah Geeta, Das Bishnu Ram, Pegu Usha Rani, "Relationship of Body Mass Index with Pulmonary Parameters in Undergraduate Medical Students." Published in Indian Journal of Research, Vol: 10, Issue: 03, March 2021.
7. Mahanta Pranabika, Das Anupi, Deka Himamoni, "Effect of Technology-Enhanced Learning on the Development of the Procedural Skill of 8th Semester Students in the Labour Room." Published in International Journal of Health Research and Medico-Legal Practice, Jan–June 2021; 7(I): 20–24.
8. Dutta Trishna, "Mechanism of Hypoxia in COVID – A Review of its Physiological Derangement." Published in Assam Journal of Internal Medicine, January 2021.
9. Hazarika Arpana, Bora Madhurima, "Effect of Lockdown on Health Profile of Medical Students of Assam." Published in International Journal of Scientific Research, September 2020.