Orientation Programme – I MBBS Students of Batch 2026–27 by Department of Physiology

Department of Physiology Holds Orientation Programme for I MBBS Batch 2026–27

The Department of Physiology, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), B.G. Nagara, held an Orientation Programme for the I MBBS Batch 2026–27 on 12 October 2026. It ran from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Lecture Hall 1, AIMS. A total of 192 participants attended, including the new students and the teaching faculty of the department. The aim was to introduce students to the department’s academic programme, rules and policies.

Proceedings

The programme began with an invocation song by Ms. Lakshanya Gowda and Ms. Sahana Prasad, Phase II MBBS students. Dr. Bhagyashree N, Professor of Physiology, was the compère and welcomed the gathering.

Dr. Anand K.S.S., Professor and Head of the Department of Physiology, gave the keynote address and introduced the department’s faculty. The students then introduced themselves, and the academic sessions followed:

• Physiology curriculum: Dr. Bhagyashree N explained how the Physiology curriculum is organised.
• Teaching and assessment methods: Dr. Ravi G.N., Professor, described the teaching and assessment methods students will experience.
• Learning resources and departmental rules: Dr. Anand K.S.S. covered the prescribed textbooks and the learning resources the department provides. He also explained the department’s rules and stressed the importance of discipline on campus.
• Mentorship: Dr. Karthik Kulkarni, Assistant Professor, spoke about why the mentorship programme matters.
• Co-curricular activities: Dr. Ivon Lewis, Assistant Professor, introduced co-curricular activities such as the UG Quiz, the Jnana Vignana Tantragnana Mela (JVTM) and the essay competition.

Outcomes

Students came away with a clearer understanding of the department’s academic programme, rules and policies. Their feedback was positive: they found the session informative, and it cleared up their questions about the Physiology curriculum.

Conclusion

The Orientation Programme gave the I MBBS Batch 2026–27 a clear picture of Physiology studies and the support the department offers. It encouraged students to engage with the subject and take part in co-curricular activities. The Department of Physiology welcomes the new batch and wishes them every success in their medical education.