SECRETARY - Dr.R.Nagarani, M.P.T., M.A., PhD.,


Dr.R. Nagarani, the founder Principal of RVS College of Physiotherapy is a renowned and well recognized academician at national level in the domain of physiotherapy. Vast exposure and rich experience, both in India and abroad have enabled her to reap rich knowledge and gain gripping mastery over the subject. She is also notably known for her specialization in sports physiotherapy. Her academic acumen, administrative abilities, meticulous planning and consistent encouragement have been instrumental in spurring the development of the institution Her earnest efforts for academic advancement, passion for values of learning, the zest and zeal for Students welfare will certainly lead the institution to attain new heights in all dimensions.

Academic Background

  • D.P.T - June 1976, School of Physiotherapy, Govt. General Hospital –Madras
  • B.P.T - April 1993, The TN Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Chennai
  • Govt. Institute of Rehabilitation Centre- Madras
  • M.P.T - March 2006, The TN Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Chennai
  • R.V.S.College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore
  • M.A – Distance Education - 2007-2009, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
  • Ph.D., -2009-2012, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Coimbatore

Additional Qualification

  • Qualified auditor for auditing under the standards of ISO 9001: 2008.

Professional Membership

  • Member of The Indian Association of Physiotherapists (MIAP)
  • Member of Federation of Indian Manual Therapist (MFIMT)
  • Member of Manual therapy foundation of India (MTFI)

Academic Positions

  • Member – Tamil Nadu State Physiotherapy Council.
  • Recognized PhD Guide – The TN.DR.MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu.
  • Former Member - Board of Studies - Physiotherapy - The TN.DR.MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu
  • Former Member - Board of Studies - Physiotherapy - Sri Ramachandra University and Research institute, Chennai, Tamilnadu
  • Former Member - Board of Studies - Physiotherapy - Pondicherry University.

Achievements

  • Best Teacher Award by The TN Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Chennai for the academic year 2011.
  • Best Physiotherapist by The TN Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Chennai for the academic year 2012.

Work Experience

Total Clinical / Teaching Experience 43 Years (Reverse Chronology)
1 Secretary RVS Institute of Health Sciences & Ayurveda College , 1st March 2020 - till date.
2 Dean RVS Institute of Health Sciences & Ayurveda College , November 2017 to February.
3 Professor / Principal RVS College of Physiotherapy, March 2007 – February 2020.
4 Professor RVS College of Physiotherapy April 2004 – February 2007
5 Principal (Founder) RVS College of Physiotherapy, 1993 to 2001.