DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani
Dr. Christofer Thomas, Additional Professor (07-05-1983 to 25-01-2026)
With profound sadness, we remember Dr. Christofer Thomas, Additional Professor in the Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani. The AIIMS Kalyani community has announced with deep sorrow the untimely passing of Dr. Thomas, a respected teacher, scholar, and valued colleague who made significant contributions to medical education and academic life at the institute.
Dr. Thomas was known not only for his depth of knowledge in physiology but also for the dedication and compassion he brought to his teaching, mentoring generations of medical students and inspiring his peers. His commitment to scientific inquiry and student development enriched the Department of Physiology and helped foster an environment of learning and intellectual curiosity.
Beyond his academic accomplishments, Dr. Thomas will be remembered for his warmth, humility, and the encouragement he offered to all who were fortunate to work alongside him. His loss is felt deeply by his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire medical community that he served with integrity.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and share in the grief of all whose lives he touched. May his memory continue to inspire and comfort.
ABOUT
The Department of Physiology had started its journey at AIIMS Kalyani in the year 2019. Medical Physiology is one of the basic subjects in MBBS curriculum; it deals with the science and knowledge of normal function of human body. Modern human physiology deals with knowledge related to every aspect of body function; ranges from cellular level to the integrated systems functions. The Department follows standard curriculum of undergraduate medical physiology and imparts knowledge by various method of teaching learning process like vertical and horizontal integration of topics, problem based learning, and case based learning in both small and large group teaching. Department follows standard assessment methods for evaluation. Apart from teaching, Department is dedicated to research and development along with effective patient care service in various diagnostics.
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