Message from the Head

The Department of Medical 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 faculty members 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 physiology. 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.