Department
BPT- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Department-Level Committees
Department Advisory Board (DAB) – BPT Department
Objective: To guide the department in academic planning, curriculum development, clinical training, research activities, and strategic development in alignment with NCAHP, NBA, OBE guidelines.
Composition of the Department Advisory Board
| S.No. | Name of the Member | Designation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. P. Dwarakanandha Reddy | Professor | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. O. Pavan Kesavu | Assistant Professor, Dept BPT | Senior Member |
| 3 | Dr. Chandra Sekhar | Assistant Professor, Dept BPT | Member |
| 4 | Dr. Giri Priya | Assistant Professor, Dept BPT | Member Secretary |
| 5 | M. Kavitha | Assistant Professor, Dept BPT | Academic Expert Member |
| 6 | K. Jyothi Priya | Student Representative | Student Member |
Program Assessment Committee (PAC) – Department of Physiotherapy
The main objective of PAC is to evaluate the attainment of Program Outcomes (POs) and Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs).
The Functions of PAC are:
- Measure Course Outcome (CO) attainment.
- Calculate Program Outcome (PO) and Program Specific Outcome (PSO) attainment.
- Analyze student academic performance trends.
- Recommend corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Composition of Program Assessment Committee
| S.No. | Name of the Member | Designation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Dwarakanandha Reddy | Professor | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. G. Giri Priya | Assistant Professor, Dept BPT | Senior Member |
| 3 | M. Kavitha | Assistant Professor, Dept BPT | Senior Member |
| 4 | Dr. C. Chandra Sekhar | Assistant Professor, Dept BPT | Coordinator |
Board of Studies (BoS) – Department of Physiotherapy (BPT)
The Board of Studies (BoS) is responsible for the academic planning, development, review, and revision of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) curriculum to ensure quality education and professional competency.
The Board of Studies is responsible for:
- Designing, developing, and revising the BPT curriculum and syllabus.
- Recommending new courses, elective subjects, and practical or clinical training components.
- Recommending textbooks, reference books, journals, and other learning resources.
- Reviewing feedback from clinical experts, hospitals, alumni, employers, students, and faculty.
- Promoting interdisciplinary learning, evidence-based practice, and skill-based education.
- Recommending academic regulations, examination patterns, and assessment methods.
- Strengthening clinical education through hospital postings, internships, and practical training.
- Encouraging research activities, community-based rehabilitation, and professional development.
Composition of the Board of Studies
| S.No. | Name of the Member | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. O. Pavan Kesav | Assistant Professor, Department of BPT, Annamacharya University | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. P. Dwarakanandha Reddy | Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Annamacharya University | Member |
| 3 | Dr. K. Madhavi | Principal of College of Physiotherapy, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Thirupathi, Andhra Pradesh | Subject Expert |
| 4 | Dr. B. Yungandhar Reddy | Principal, P. Rami Reddy Memorial College of Physiotherapy, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh | Subject Expert |
| 5 | Dr. K. Sudharshan | Director, Kasturi College of Physiotherapy, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh | Subject Expert |
| 6 | Dr. B. Rupesh Naik | Chief Physiotherapist, Madhu Physiotherapy Clinic, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh | Subject Expert |
Department Research Committee (DRC) – Department of Physiotherapy (BPT)
The Objectives of DRC are:
- Promote a research-oriented culture among faculty members and BPT students.
- Encourage faculty and students to undertake research projects, publications, and presentations.
- Monitor ongoing research projects and research activities within the department.
- Encourage publication of research articles in peer-reviewed and indexed journals.
- Promote interdisciplinary and collaborative research with hospitals and healthcare institutions.
- Guide students in research methodology, scientific writing, and evidence-based physiotherapy practice.
Composition of the Department Research Committee (DRC)
| S.No. | Name of the Member | Designation | Role in DRC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Dwarakanandha Reddy | Professor | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. Giri Priya | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiotherapy | Member |
| 3 | M. Kavitha | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiotherapy | Member |
| 4 | Dr. C. Chandra Sekhar | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiotherapy | Member |
