Physiology

Bio

Academic Qualification:

• MBBS – Kilpauk Medical College, Madras University
• MD (Physiology) – Madras Medical College, Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University

Professional experience: Teaching 23 years, Medical Education – 18 years

Publications: 40 in national & international journals, 2 book chapters

Ph.D guidance completed:

• Effects of Bhrammari pranayama on baseline physiological parameters in healthy adolescents.
• Evaluation of stress in middle and late adolescents in select schools in Chennai
• Quantification of deep tendon reflexes in select systemic disorders

Ph.D guidance ongoing :

• Hypolipidemic effects of ‘karunseeragam’ on Sprague Dawley rats
• Effectiveness of Blended Learning as an Instructional Model for continuing Professional Development Educational Programs for nurses

Dr. Dilara is passionate about disseminating the concepts of human physiology to medical, dental and paramedical undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses through her contribution to program specific curricular development and implementation. She has gained immense recognition in the field of medical education, both in faculty and curriculum development at the national level. She was a member of the national CBME curricular committee for physiology and had played a valuable role in the development of an outcome based, value added and contextual PG curriculum in alignment with the current medical needs. She is the Co-convener – Advance Course in Medical Education (ACME), SRMC Nodal Centre and offers high level training in medical education & research for colleges under the Nodal Centre. She takes a keen interest in introducing innovative teaching learning methods for the both undergraduates & postgraduates. COGNIZ 2024 the MBBS quiz on CNS & Special Senses, Mono acting competition for MBBS on “Sleep Disorders” in commemoration of World Sleep Day 2024 and RIPPLES 2024 (Ramachandra Integrated Physiology Postgraduate LEcture Series) that enhanced higher order learning among postgraduates are some of the  students centric, novel educational strategies organized by her. The annual Alumni academic event in 2024 was conducted as a CME  “A Physiologist day out” in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Dr. Arthur C. Guyton – the first event of its kind.

As the Head of the Department she believes in team work and collaboration for academic success. She has reviewed and streamlined the curricula of various courses offered by the department for better faculty compliance and a positive work environment. She sincerely believes in aligning the physiology curriculum and teaching to the outcomes of every course and strives for the same.

Co – Curricular Interests:

• English Poetry
• Singing
• Art work
• Short communications on scientific advances

Have received several prizes for the above by SRIHER and other National Bodies. The same has been published in college and student magazines.

Educations

Research Interest

Array

Projects

Acute effects of aquarium therapy on select physiological parameters of healthy individuals

• Self funded, Principal Investigator Dr. S Ramalakshmi, Postgraduate – MD Physiology. Quasi experimental study that investigates the effect of aquarium therapy on Heart Rate Variability (HRV), SpO2, Respiratory Rate & Blood Pressure among healthy individuals aged 35 to 45 years.

Effect of Rubik's cube on visuo-motor skills among geriatric population

• Self funded, principal investigator Ms. Nachiyar, Postgraduate M.Sc Physiology. Quasi-experimental study that investigates the gross motor and fine motor skills among geriatric population above 60 years of age.

Evaluation of Hypocholesterolemic Activity of Nigella Sativa Seeds in Cholesterol Biosynthesis in Male Sprague Dawley Rats

• Self funded, principal investigator Mrs. Uma Maheswari, Ph.D Scholar. Experimental study to evaluate the Hypocholesterolemic Activity of Nigella Sativa Seeds in Cholesterol Biosynthesis, gene expression and enzyme inhibition in male Sprague Dawley rats, and to explore the molecular interactions between Nigella Sativa Phytochemicals and cholesterol – related proteins

Effectiveness of Blended Learning as an Instructional Model for continuing Professional Development Educational Programs for nurses

• Interventional study conducted at Hamad Medical International, Doha. Nurses will be exposed to blended learning modules and the learning outcomes will be evaluated.

Effects of Bhrammari pranayama on baseline physiological parameters in healthy adolescents.

Evaluation of stress in middle and late adolescents in select schools in Chennai

Quantification of deep tendon reflexes in select systemic disorders

Awards & Recognitions

FAIMER

Fellowship for Advancement of International Medical Education & Research a joint venture of FAIMER Philadelphia, USA & Christian Medical College, Ludhiana – 2012

ACME

NMC recognized Advance course in medical education, received from SRMC Nodal center for Faculty Development – 2015

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Membership

• Co- Convener – ACME – SRMC NODAL CENTER
• Resource person – ACME,BCME,CISP
• NMC observer for SRMC NODAL CENTER recognized workshops on Medical educational technologies
• Member, Dental education unit – SRDC
• Resource person for Faculty development programs, conducted by Dental education unit, SRU, Association of Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons of India, Federation of Operative Dentistry of India, Indian Orthodontic society & Association of Oral Pathologists, Pharmacy Education Unit, Education unit- Allied health sciences
• Member – board of studies – SRIHER
• Member –Anti ragging committee, SRIHER
• Member – NMC, CBME, Physiology PG curriculum