Department of Physiology
Understanding the Science of Life
Building the Foundation of Clinical Medicine
Established July 1923
100+ Years of Excellence
CBME-Based Medical Education
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Welcome to the Department of Physiology
The Department of Physiology at Andhra Medical College
is a foundational department dedicated to medical
education, laboratory training, research and the
integration of basic sciences with clinical medicine.
Human Physiology explores the normal functioning of
cells, tissues, organs and body systems. It equips
medical students with the scientific understanding
required to interpret normal function and recognise
physiological changes associated with disease.
Medical Education
Undergraduate teaching, postgraduate education and
competency-based learning aligned with the applicable
medical curriculum.
Practical Learning
Laboratory exercises, demonstrations, physiological
measurements and interpretation of clinical parameters.
Research & Innovation
Scientific inquiry, academic projects and research
into the functioning of the human body.
A Glorious Academic Heritage
A Century of Excellence in Medical Education
The Department of Human Physiology was established
in July 1923 along with Andhra Medical College.
Dr. M. L. Kamath was its first Professor.
In 1963, under Dr. P. Brahmayya Sastry, the department
was selected as one of seven centres in India for
neurophysiological work under the International Brain
Research Foundation.
The department has contributed to medical education
and research over many decades, including the training
of MD and PhD scholars.
| Year | Milestone | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Department established | Established alongside Andhra Medical College, with Dr. M. L. Kamath as the first Professor. |
| 1963 | Neurophysiology recognition | Selected among seven Indian centres for neurophysiological work. |
| Present | Medical education and research | Continues its role in physiology teaching, practical training and academic scholarship. |
Academic Programmes & Teaching
A learner-centred approach integrating conceptual
understanding, practical competencies, teamwork
and clinical relevance.
MBBS Teaching
Foundational physiology teaching for undergraduate
medical students through lectures, practicals and
structured learning activities.
Small Group Teaching
Interactive discussions, tutorials, case-based
learning and problem-solving exercises.
Early Clinical Exposure
Connecting basic physiological mechanisms with
clinical scenarios and patient-oriented learning.
Practical Training
Physiological measurements, laboratory skills,
demonstrations and interpretation of findings.
Self-Directed Learning
Promoting independent study, critical thinking
and lifelong learning.
Postgraduate Education
Advanced academic training, research methodology
and scholarly development in physiology.
Curriculum & Teaching-Hour Distribution
Departmental yearly plan for MBBS Physiology,
Academic Year 2026–27.
| S. No. | Teaching-Learning Activity | Hours | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lectures | 160 | 32.3% |
| 2 | Small Group Teaching, Tutorials, Integrated Teaching and Practicals | 315 | 63.6% |
| 3 | Self-Directed Learning | 20 | 4.0% |
| Total Academic Hours | 495 | 100% | |
Note: The distribution above follows the published
departmental yearly-plan document. Refer to the
official document for the detailed schedule and
applicable curriculum requirements.
Lecture hours
Practical, SGT, tutorial and integrated hours
Self-directed learning hours
Student Academic Resource Centre
Essential curriculum documents and learning resources
for MBBS students and faculty.
| S. No. | Resource | Purpose | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revised Physiology Competencies | Review competencies for the MBBS curriculum. | Open PDF ↗ |
| 2 | Physiology Yearly Plan 2026–27 | Refer to the published annual teaching plan. | Open PDF ↗ |
| 3 | Small Group Teaching | View session information and available learning documents. | View Sessions ↗ |
| 4 | Yoga Unit | Explore yoga activities and departmental information. | Visit Page ↗ |
| 5 | Faculty Profile – Dr. P. S. N. Raju | Academic profile and professional activities. | View Profile ↗ |
🧘 Yoga Unit – Department of Physiology
The Yoga Unit at Andhra Medical College promotes
physical wellbeing, concentration, personality
development and healthy lifestyle practices.
The unit supports yoga-related activities within
medical education and provides an opportunity to
explore the physiological effects of yoga-based
interventions.
Teaching Faculty
The faculty directory should display the current
teaching staff, designations and qualifications.
Please verify the latest departmental roster before
publishing names or individual profile links.
| S. No. | Faculty Name | Designation in Published Roster | Qualification in Published Roster |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. M. Padma Geethanjali | Professor and HOD | MBBS, MD (Physiology) |
| 2 | Dr. Dandangi Taraka Lakshmi | Associate Professor | MBBS, MD (Physiology) |
| 3 | Dr. P. Satyanarayana Raju | Associate Professor | MBBS, MD (Physiology) |
| 4 | Dr. P. Pratima | Associate Professor | MBBS, MD (Physiology) |
| 5 | Dr. Cheedam Krishna Veni | Assistant Professor | MBBS, MD (Physiology) |
Administrative check required: these names and designations
are transcribed from a published 2024 faculty document.
Confirm current appointments and the latest official
faculty list before making this table live.
Non-Teaching Staff
Technical and supporting staff contribute to the
smooth functioning of the department and its
teaching laboratories.
| S. No. | Employee Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. Satyavathi | Lab Technician |
| 2 | B. B. Jeevitha | Lab Technician |
| 3 | Ramesh M. | Office Subordinate |
| 4 | M. Manga Veni | Office Subordinate |
| 5 | P. Vijay Kumar | Sweeper |
Please confirm the current staff list before publication.
Personal contact details are intentionally omitted from
this public-facing directory.
Contact the Department
Department of Physiology
Andhra Medical College
Maharani Peta, Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh – 530002, India
College telephone:
0891 2712258
Email:
info@amc.edu.in