Message from the Head
The Department of Physiology at
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences is responsible for providing
education in physiology as a fundamental discipline within medical sciences to
a diverse body of medical students.
Physiology, as a branch of
biology, is concerned with the functions and activities of living organisms and
their constituent parts, encompassing physical and chemical processes. In
particular, human physiology aims to elucidate the mechanisms that sustain life
and maintain homeostasis through scientific inquiry into the mechanical,
physical, and biochemical functions of the human body, its organs, and cellular
structures.
The academic staff of the
department actively engage in research across various fields of physiology,
including neuroscience, cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, and respiratory
systems.
About the Department
The Department’s commitment to excellence in basic medical
research is paralleled by its dedication to training students at the highest
academic levels. Supported by a highly motivated faculty, the Department offers
outstanding opportunities for both graduate and postgraduate education,
particularly for those who wish to specialize in physiology. Exceptional
resources for basic and translational research are available, and the
Department serves as the hub of the Graduate Program in Anesthesiology.
Postgraduate students are encouraged to engage in research under the
supervision of any member of the academic staff, with strong emphasis placed on
fostering interdepartmental collaboration.
General Physiology is a core course taught to second-year students in medicine,
pharmacy, and dentistry. The Head of Department serves as the course director.
Instruction is delivered primarily through didactic lectures, supplemented by a
laboratory component, with multiple faculty members contributing to the
teaching. The course is divided into two sections: the first semester covers
the fundamentals of cell biology along with cardiovascular, gastrointestinal,
respiratory, and hematological physiology, while the second semester focuses on
the nervous, endocrine, and renal systems. Throughout both semesters, clinical
applications of physiological principles are consistently emphasized.
General Physiology is also taught to first-year students
in nursing, laboratory sciences, midwifery, and related health disciplines.
Additionally, master’s students in physiology undertake a comprehensive
two-year program that includes advanced coursework in both general and
professional physiology, culminating in the completion of a research thesis in
their chosen area of specialization.