Department of Physiology

Category: Basic Medical Sciences

Overview

The Department of Physiology is a fundamental academic department within the College of Medicine, dedicated to teaching, research, and scientific training in human physiology. It provides medical students with a comprehensive understanding of the normal functions of the human body and the mechanisms that maintain homeostasis.

This foundational knowledge supports the development of clinical reasoning skills and forms a core basis for understanding disease processes throughout medical education. The department delivers its curriculum through integrated lectures, laboratory-based learning, and problem-solving approaches designed to enhance analytical thinking and lifelong learning.

In addition to its educational role, the department actively contributes to biomedical research and interdisciplinary collaboration aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare outcomes.

Mission

To provide high-quality education in human physiology through innovative teaching, scientific research, and academic excellence, while preparing competent and ethical physicians capable of meeting modern healthcare challenges.

Key Areas of Teaching & Expertise

• Human physiology (system-based teaching)
• Integration of basic and clinical sciences
• Experimental and laboratory physiology
• Biomedical and translational research
• Medical education and curriculum development
• Research methodology and scientific writing
• Student mentoring and academic supervision
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in medical sciences

Facilities & Laboratories

The department is equipped with modern teaching and research facilities, including:

• Physiology Teaching Laboratories for undergraduate practical sessions
• Experimental Physiology Laboratory for research and demonstrations
• Multimedia lecture halls for interactive learning
• E-learning and computer facilities with access to scientific databases
• Research support facilities for student and faculty projects

Affiliated Teaching Hospitals

• Imam Al-Hassan Teaching Hospital
• Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital
• Zain Al-Abideen Teaching Hospital

Academic Programs

• Undergraduate Medical Program (MD)

Courses Taught

• General and Cellular Physiology
• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Respiratory Physiology
• Renal and Fluid–Electrolyte Physiology
• Gastrointestinal Physiology
• Endocrine and Metabolic Physiology
• Neurophysiology and Special Senses
• Reproductive Physiology
• Hematology and Immunophysiology
• Musculoskeletal Physiology
• Clinical & Applied Physiology
• Integrated Physiology Laboratory

Department Leadership

Head of Department: Dr. Shaima Jabbar