Reem Abraham

Dr. Reem has more than two decades of rich teaching and research experience in multicultural learning environments spanning India, Saudi Arabia and the Caribbean countries as well. She has been teaching medical Physiology to students in the USMLE and MBBS programs, as well as to students pursuing dental and allied health science courses. During this period, she has also kept herself engaged in productive educational research activities.

Dr. Reem has presented research papers in many international conferences, including those organized by the American Physiological Society (APS) and Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE). She has also received multiple international recognitions in the field of medical education. Dr. Reem is passionate about facilitating student learning, by incorporating active learning strategies in the classroom.

• Medical Physiology
• Medical Education

International

• Endeavour Executive Fellowship 2018 by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training
• Research Visit Scholarship 2016 by School of Health Professions Education, Maastricht University, The Netherlands.
• Educator Development Group Award-2016’ by Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME), UK.
• Completed The Certificate Course in Essential Skills in Medical Education (ESME) by Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) in 2016.
• Completed a certificate course in Essential Skills in Computer-Enhanced Learning (ESCEL) by Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) in March 2015.
• Recipient of  the ‘TEACHING CAREER ENHANCEMENT AWARD’ by the American Physiological Society in 2014.
• Completed the ‘Archive Fellows Program’ by American Physiological Society in May 2014.
• Completed the ‘Archive Scholars Program’ by American Physiological Society in December 2013.
• Received a travel grant from International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) as well as American Physiological Society (APS) to attend 37^th Congress of IUPS at Birmingham, UK in July 2013.
• Shortlisted for the ‘best oral presentation category’ in the 10^th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) held at Singapore in 2013.
• Selected for the 2010 Endeavour Executive Award (Australian government scholarship) (Did not travel and avail the award benefits due to personal reasons)
• Mention in the section devoted to renowned teachers and to the recognition and accomplishments of physiology teachers within American Physiological Society. Advances in Physiology Education 32: 253-258, 2008.
• Successfully completed PSG –FAIMER (Foundation for the Advancement of International Medical Education Research) Regional Institute Fellowship in 2009.
• Selected for the FAIMER Institute Fellowship program, Philadelphia, USA for the year 2009-2011. (Did not avail the award benefits due to personal reasons).
• Selected by the American Physiological Society (APS) as a travel grant recipient of Beijing Physiology 2008 conference scheduled from October 19-22, 2008 in Beijing, China.
• Recipient of Research Essential Skills in Medical Education (RESME) Certificate in Medical Education awarded by Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) in 2009.
• Recipient of the TEACHING CAREER ENHANCEMENT AWARD’ by the American Physiological Society in 2008.
• Selected by the American Physiological Society (APS) as a travel grant recipient of Beijing Physiology 2008 conference scheduled from October 19-22, 2008 in Beijing, China.
• Recipient of the Teaching of Physiology section ‘New Investigator Award’ by the American Physiological Society in 2007.
• Recipient of Travel Grant awarded by Asian Medical Education Association (AMEA) to attend the AMEA conference in Bangkok, Thailand in October 2007.
• Recipient of International Union of Physiological Science (IUPS travel award of US$ 1500 to attend XXXV IUPS congress, which was held in San Diego, California, in 2005.
• Recipient of “Research Recognition Award” by the American Physiological Society in 2005.  

National and Regional

• SGA President’s Fall 2024 ‘Most Jovial Professor’ Award by AUSOMA (American University School of Medicine Aruba)
• SGA President’s Fall 2023 ‘Best Teacher Award’ by AUSOMA (American University School of Medicine Aruba)
• SGA President’s Fall 2021 Best Teacher Award’ by AUSOMA (American University School of Medicine Aruba)
• Outstanding Scientist Award in Medical Education-2016’ by Venous International Foundation, Chennai, India.
• Recipient of Award for Excellence in Teaching conferred by Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal Campus, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India (2015-2016).
• Recipient of Certificate of Excellence in Teaching conferred by Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal Campus, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India (2013-2014).
• Received first prize for the audiovisual teaching material titled “Hypothyroidism: The Silent Intruder” in Audiovisual teaching material competition conducted by Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal Campus, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India, 2014.
• Won first prize in the poster competition held in conjunction with the National Workshop on ‘Assessment in Higher Education’ conducted by Manipal Centre for Professional Development, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India in January 2013
• Recipient of Sir Shriram Memorial Award 2009 awarded by National Academy of Medical   Sciences (NAMS), New Delhi, India
• Received first prize for the audiovisual teaching material titled “Examination of Cardiovascular system (CVS)”, in the audio-visual teaching material competition conducted by Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal Campus, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), in 2009.
• Received first prize for the poster presentation entitled “Validating the effectiveness of Clinically Oriented Physiology Teaching (COPT) in undergraduate physiology curriculum” presented at the International Conference in Medical Education which was held in Bangalore, India from 27^th to 28^th January 2007.
• Recipient of Dr T.M.A Pai Gold medal for Excellence in Medical Research by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), in 2006.

• Vashe A , Devi V , Pallath V , Abraham RR , Kamath A. Development and validation of Manipal Inventory for Curriculum Evaluation (MICE): A comprehensive tool for evaluation of hybrid medical curriculum. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 22 (01): 47-56, 2023.
• Asha Vashe, Vasudha Devi, Raghavendra Rao, Reem R Abraham. Establishing links between assessments and expected learning outcomes through curriculum mapping in a dental physiology curriculum. NMJI, 34, (1): 40-45, 2021.
• Vasudha Devi, Reem Rachel Abraham. Evaluation of a mentored student project programme using reflective summaries. NMJI: 33 (2); 102-106, 2020.
• Asha Vashe, Vasudha Devi, Raghavendra Rao, Reem R Abraham. Curriculum mapping of dental physiology curriculum: The path towards outcome-based education. Eur J Dent Educ: 00:1–8, 2020.
• Asha Vashe, Vasudha Devi, Raghavendra Rao, Reem Rachel Abraham. Impact of Learning Opportunities in Preparing Dental Students for Their Profession. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. 11(2): 497-501, 2020.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Lavinia Shanmugam.  Relationship between Learning Goals Set by Undergraduate Medical Students at the Commencement and Learning Outcomes Achieved at the End of Early Clinical Phase. Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University 14 (3): 232-236, 2019.
• Asha Vashe, Vasudha Devi, Raghavendra Rao, Reem Rachel Abraham, Vinod Pallath, Shashikiran Umakanth. Using an integrated teaching approach to facilitate student achievement of the learning outcomes in a preclinical medical curriculum in India. Adv Physiol Educ 43: 522–528, 2019.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Janneke M Frambach, Mascha Verheggen, Diana HJM Dolmans. Exploring the Dimensions of Group Discussion in Problem-based Learning among a Diverse Group of International Students: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research Vol-13(9): JC01-JC05, 2019.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Saleena Ummer Velladath, Zizy EzreenbintiEzie Elman, Lutdfi bin Mohamad Sobri, Muhammad Danish Syahmi Bin Saha, Maryam Sofia Binti Ghazali, Adi Aslam bin Abubakar, Asrar Mohammed Hussain. Exploring Time Management Skills of First Year Undergraduate Medical and Allied Health Science Students. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research Vol-12(10): JC07-JC10, 2018.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Faith Alele, Ullas Kamath, Annamma Kurien, Kiranmai Rai, Indira Bairy, Mohandas K. G. Rao, Guruprasad Rao, Vasudha Devi, Yeshwant K. Rao, Tarun Sen Gupta, and Bunmi S. Malau-Aduli. Assessment for learning: a needs analysis study using formative assessment to evaluate the need for curriculum, Advances in Physiology Education 42: 482-86, 2018.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, M Ganesh Kamath, Asha Vashe, Wong Hon, Jun, Muhammad FaiqAfif Bin MohdTahrim, Muhammad Faiz Bin Kasmuri. Factors influencing academic success of high achievers and low achievers in physiology: Students’ perception on pre- reported factors. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research Vol-12(7): JC11- JC15,2018.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Sharmila Torke, James Gonsalves, Sareesh Naduvil Narayanan, M Ganesh Kamath, Jay Prakash, Kiranmai S.Rai, Modified directed self –  learning sessions in physiology with pre – reading assignments and  Pecha  Kucha talks  : perceptions of Students. Advances in Physiology Education, 42:   26 – 31, 2018.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Ramnarayan K. Heutagogic approach to developing capable learners. Medical Teacher, 39:3, 295-299,2017.
• Vasudha Devi, Reem Rachel Abraham, Ullas Kamath. Teaching and   assessing Reflecting Skills among undergraduate Medical Students Experiencing Research.  Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 11(1): JC01-JC05,2017
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Syukri Hassan, Muhamad Ulul Ahlam Damanhuri, Nur Raudhah  Salehuddin. Exploring Students’   Self-Directed Learning in Problem-Based Learning. Education in Medicine Journal; 8(1):15–23, 2016
• Vashe A, Vasudha D, Rao R, Abraham RR, Pallath V, Torke S. 2016. Curricular impact on Learning Approaches and Critical Thinking of Medical Students. Education in Medicine Journal. 8(4):39–45,2016
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Asha Vasha, Sharmila Torke. Heart Shots- a classroom activity to instigate active learning. Advances in Physiology Education 39: 189-191,2015.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Vinod Pallath, Ciraj AM, K.Ramnarayan. Can adherence to adult learning principles ensure personal and professional development? Experiences from an Indian medical school. International Journal of Current Research 7(7): 17848- 17852, 2015
• Devi V, Ramnarayan K, Abraham RR, PallathV,Kamath A, Kodidela S. Short-term outcomes of a program developed to inculcate research essentials  in undergraduate medical students. Journal of Post graduate Medicine: 61: 163 8, 2015.
• Sharmila Torke, K.Ramanarayan, Reem Rachel Abraham. Students’ Perspectives on the multi – component evaluation system in Physiology. International   Journal of Current Research   7:12469-12474,2015.
• James Gonsalves, Reem Rachel Abraham, Shyamala Hande, Sharada Rai, K. Bairy, K Ramnarayan. Cumulative grade point average as a tangible predictor of academic achievement:   A retrospective cross – sectional study JETHS:  1 (2): 7 – 12, 2014.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Varsha Hande, Maria Elena Jude, Sharma, Sonia Kaur Wohrath, Chee Chen Keet, Siyamala Ravi.  Use of Humor in Classroom Teaching:  Student’s Perspectives. Thrita Journal of Medical Sciences 3 (2): e 10517, 2014.
• Maya Roche, Reem Rachel Abraham, Akshatha GN, An Odyssey through Medical student’s life – An International experience, National journal of Laboratory Medicine; 3 (2) 6-9,2014. 
• Ciraj AM, Reem Rachel Abraham, Vinod Pallath, K. Ramnarayan, Asha Kamath, Ramachandra Kamath. Exploring attributes of effective teachers – Students perspectives from an Indian Medical School. South   East Asian Journal of Medical Education; 7(1):  8 – 13, 2013. 
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Sharmila Torke, Surekha Kamath, Mini – test blueprint for OSPE in Physiology. Education in Medicine Journal; 5(4): e90-e91,2013.
• Asha Vashe, Vasudha Devi, Raghavendra Rao, Reem Rachel Abraham, Vinod Pallath, Link between self   – directed learning readiness and academic performance of Medical students. IEEE International Conference in MOOC, Innovation and Technology in Education (MITE) 2013.
•   Sharmila Torke Reem Rachel Abraham, Ramnarayan K. Faculty perspectives on the multi-component assessment system in Physiology International Journal of Arts and Education; 3 (1). pp.1-3,2013.
• Asha Vashe, Reem Rachel Abraham, Sharmila Torke, Vinod Pallath, Asha Kamath. Student and faculty perspectives on laboratory-based learning (LBL) sessions in Physiology. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education;6(2):1-7, 2012.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Vinod Pallath, Ciraj AM, K.Ramnarayan, Asha Kamath. Avenues for professional development: Faculty perspectives from an Indian medical school Kathmandu University Medical Journal; 10(3):60-65, 2012.
• Reem Rachel Abraham Rashmi Vyas, Rita Sood, Saira Banu, Amol.R, Dongre, Chamanhalli Appaji Ashwini, Animesh jain, Thomas V. Chacko. Adult learning principles in an online learning faculty development program. Thrita Journal of Medical Sciences; 1(3):77-81,2012.
•  Reem Rachel Abraham   K Ramnarayan, Bincy M George, Indira Adiga, Girija Ratna
• Kumari, Niveditha Suvarna, Vasudha Devi, Madeehabt Mamot, Wan Nasyitahbt Wan Jamil, Nai Mahbt Ahmad Haripin. Effects of PBL along with other active learning strategies on short-term learning outcomes of students in an Indian medical school. International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences; 1 (2): 98-103,2012.
• Reem Rachel Abraham    Murray Fisher, Asha Kamath, T Aizanzati, Saidatul Nabila, Nik Nur Atikah. Exploring first-year undergraduate medical students’ self-directed learning readiness to physiology. Advances in Physiology Education; 35:393-395,2011.
• Reem Rachel Abraham Learning through story writing. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education 5 (2): 66-67,2011.
• Reem Rachel Abraham Ahmad Khairul, Shafiq Eiman, Siti Maisarah, Asha Kamath. Reaction time and academic performance of undergraduate medical students. Medical Teacher; 33: 950-951,2011.
• Reem Rachel Abraham Indira Adiga, Bincy M George. ‘Orienting Incoming Medical Students to the Process of PBL through Video’. Education for Health 24 (2):2011
•  Reem Rachel Abraham, Vasudha Devi, “Students’ perceptions regarding poster presentation associated with Mentored Student Projects. Medical Teacher; 33: p.423, 2011.
• Vasudha Devi, Reem Rachel Abraham, Vinod Pallath, Ciraj AM. Students’ perspectives regarding an ideal PBL case. Medical Teacher 33: 169-170,2011.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, AM Ciraj, K. Ramnarayan, CV Raghuveer. Collaborative Learning in PBL. Medical Teacher 33: p.338,2011.
•  Vasudha Devi, Reem Rachel Abraham, Sachidananda Adiga, K. Ramnarayan, Asha Kamath. Fostering research skills in undergraduate medical students through mentored students’ projects:  Example from an Indian medical school, Kathamandu University Medical Journal 8 (31): 294 -4, 2010.
• Reem Rachel Abraham Surekha Kamath, K. Ramnarayan. Impact of note-taking on cognition during lecture. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education 4 (2): 44-45, 2010.
• Maya Roche, Reem Rachel Abraham. Student perspectives regarding the process of problem-based learning at Melaka Manipal Medical College, India. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education 4 (1) 59-60,2010
• Reem Rachel Abraham Student generated questions drive learning in the classroom. Medical Teacher 32 (9): p.796,2010.
• Reem Rachel Abraham Vinod Pallath, Ciraj AM, K. Ramnarayan, K.Asha. Inculcating practices based on adult learning principles in medical schools-a possible framework for professional development? Medical Teacher 32(6): p.538,2010.
• Sharmila Torke, Reem Rachel Abraham K.Ramnarayan, K.Asha. The impact of viva- voce examination on students’ performance in theory component of the final summative examination in physiology. Journal of Physiology and Pathophysiology 1(1):10-12,2010.
• Vasudha Reem Rachel Abraham Sachidananda Adiga, K. Ramnarayan. Mentored Student Project for inculcating research skills. Medical Education 44: p 496, 2010.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Eva Mahirahbinti Zulkifli, Elaine Soh Zi Fan, Gan Ning Xin, Jennie Tan Geok Lim. A report on stress among first year students in an Indian medical school. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education 3 (2): 78-81,2009.
• Betsy Sara Thomas, Reem Rachel Abraham Mohan Alexander, K.Ramnarayan. Students’ perceptions regarding educational environment in an Indian dental school. Medical Teacher 31 (5): e185-e188,2009.
• Reem Rachel Abraham Raghavendra Rao K, Surekha Kamath, Asha Kamath. A trial of Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) in physiology at Melaka Manipal Medical College, India. Advances in Physiology Education33:21-23,2009.
• Reem Rachel Abraham K. Ramnarayan, Asha K. Validating the effectiveness of Clinically Oriented Physiology Teaching (COPT) in undergraduate physiology curriculum. BMC Medical Education 8:40,2008.
• Reem Rachel Abraham Ramnarayan, Vinod Pallath, Sharmila Torke. Students’ perceptions of learning environment in an Indian medical school, BMC Medical Education 8 :40.200.
• Reem Rachel Abraham K. Ramnarayan, Marina Thomas, Vivek A Saoji. Training first year undergraduate medical students for better performance in physiology examinations. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education 2:89-90,2008.
• Sharmila Torke, Subramanya Upadhya, Reem Rachel Abraham Asha K, K. Ramnarayan Integrated practical examination: a novel approach to evaluate undergraduate medical students in physiology practices. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education 2:48-54,2008.
• Reem Rachel Abraham Vinod Pallath, Ganesh Kamath, Asha Kamath, K.Ramnarayan. Learning approaches of undergraduate medical students to physiology in a non-PBL- and partially PBL-oriented curriculum. Advan Physiol. Edu 32:35-37,2008.
• Reem Rachel Abraham K. Ramnarayan, Vinod Pallath, Sharmila Torke, Maneesh Madhavan, Sue Roff. Perceptions of academic achievers and underachievers regarding learning environment at Melaka Manipal Medical College (Manipal Campus) using the DREEM inventory. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education 1: 18-24,2007.
• Reem Rachel Abraham Subramanya, Upadhya, K.Ramnarayan Self-Direct ed Learning (SDL) in undergraduate physiology curriculum in an Indian medical school. Indian Educational Review 43 (1): 120-124,2007.
• Reem Rachel Abraham K. Ramnarayan, Subramanya Upadhya. Peer- guided Co-operative Learning (PCL) enhances performance of refresher students.Advan. Physiol. Edu. 31: 118-118, 2007.
• Reem Rachel Abraham Asha Kamath, Subramanya Upadhya, K. Ramnarayan. Learning approaches to physiology of undergraduates in an Indian medical school. Medical Education 40: 916-923,2006.
• Reem Rachel Abraham K. Ramnarayan. Computer assisted Objective Structured Practical Examination (COSPE): an innovative method of evaluation. Advan. Physiol. Edu. 30: 48-49,2006.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Subramanya Upadhya. Impact of multiple true false questions on student performance in written examinations. Indian Educational Review 42 (2): 71-80,2006.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Subramanya Upadhya, Sharmila Torke, K. Ramnarayan.  Students’ perspectives of assessment by TEMM model in Physiology. Advan Physiol Edu 29: 94-97, 2005.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Subramanya Upadhya, K.Ramnarayan. Self-Directed Learning. Advan.Physiol.Edu 29: 135-136,2005.
• Reem Rachel Abraham, Subramanya Upadhya, Sharmila Torke, K. Ramnarayan. Clinically oriented physiology teaching: strategy for developing critical thinking skills in undergraduate medical students. Advan.Physiol. Edu 28: 102-104,2004.

• Medical Education

• Attended and presented a paper titled “Refurbishing Self-directed Learning (SDL) Sessions in Physiology with Pre-reading Assignments And Pecha Kucha (PK) Talks: Students’ Perceptions in the Ottawa-ICME conference held at Abu Dhabi between March 10 to 14, 2018.
•  Attended International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) Conference held at Leiden, Netherlands, from June 3 to 7, 2016.
• Attended and presented a paper titled “investigating students’ learning goals and learning outcomes before and after the clinical phase respectively” in the MEDUCON 2015 conference held at Government Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala between December 2 to 3, 2015.
• Attended and presented a paper titled “Can adherence to adult learning principles ensure personal and professional development among medical school faculty” in the IMEC conference held at International Medical University, Malaysia between April 22 to 24, 2015.
• Presenteda paper titled “Use of humor in classroom teaching: Students’ perspectives” at Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) conference held from August 30 to September 3, 2014 at Milan, Italy.
• Attended and presented a paper titled, “Exploring under graduate medical students’ self- directed learning readiness” at the 37^th Congress of IUPS at Birmingham, UK from July 21 to 26, 2013.
• Attended presented a paper titled “Effects of PBL along with other active learning strategies on short-term learning outcomes of students in an Indian medical school” at the10th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) held in Singapore from January 16 to 20, 2013.
• Attended and presented a and presented a paper titled “Emotional disorders among first year students in an Indian medical school” in the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists in India conference held at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India from December 27 to 31, 2008.
• Attended and presented a paper titled “Student perspectives of assessment by TEMM model in Physiology” in the Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) conference held from August 30 to September 3, 2008 in Prague, Czech Republic.
• Attended and presented a paper entitled “Learning approaches of undergraduate medical students to physiology in a Non-PBL (NPBL) and a Partially PBL (PPBL) oriented curriculum at the 5thAsia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) which was held in Singapore from January 24 to 27, 2008.
• Attended and presented a paper entitled “Perceptions of academic achievers and under achievers regarding the learning environmental at Melaka Manipal Medical College (Manipal Campus) using the DREEM inventory in the Asian Medical Education Association conference held in Bangkok, Thailand from October 23 to 27, 2007.
• Attended and presented a paper entitled “Learning approaches to physiology of undergraduates in an Indian medical school” at the fourth Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) which was held in Singapore from February 8 to 11, 2007.
• Attended and presented a paper entitled “Validating the effectiveness of Clinically Oriented Physiology Teaching (COPT) in undergraduate physiology curriculum” at the International Conference in Medical Education which was held in Bangalore, India from January 27 to 28, 2007.
• Attended and presented a paper entitled “Self-Directed Learning (SDL) in undergraduate physiology curriculum in an Indian medical school” in the South East Asian Association of Institutional Research (SEAAIR) conference held in Langkawi, Malaysia from September 5 to 7, 2006.
• Attended and presented a paper entitled “Clinically Oriented Physiology Teaching” in the XXXV congress of International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) and Experimental Biology held at San Diego, California from March 31 to April 5, 2005.
• Attended the “GOLDEN APPICON” conference held at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India in December 2004.

Courses/CME/Workshops Attended

• Participated in the Summer Course on Problem-based Learning, at School of Health Professions Education (SHE), Maastricht University, The Netherlands in June 2017.
• Completed the Essential Skills in Medical Education (ESME) course conducted in conjunction with IAMSE conference at Leiden, The Netherlands in June 2016.
• Participatedin the Essential Skills in Computer Enhanced Learning (ESCEL) course conducted in conjunction with AMEE conference at Milan, Italy from 30^th August till September 3rd,2014.
• Participated in the national workshop on ‘Assessment in Higher Education’ conducted by Manipal Centre for Professional Development (MCPD), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India in January2013.
• Attendeda workshop on 50 Great World Leaders of the Last Twenty-five Centuries and the learning and development intervention FEEL More Civilized Professional organized by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) on 18^th November 2010.
• Attendeda CME on Anemia conducted by Department of Physiology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore on November 6th, 2010.
• Attended a CMEon Trends in Neuroscience Research-An Eye Opener, conducted by Department of Physiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India on November 14 th,2009.
• Attended   the Research Essential Skills in Medical Education (RESME) course conducted as a part of the AMEE conference held from 30^th August to 3^rd September 2008 in Prague, Czech Republic.
• Participated in the Workshop on “Assessment of Professionalism in Medical Students” conducted by the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore in February2007.
• Participated in the Workshop on Assessment Methods: What Works, What Doesn’t” conducted by the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore in February2007.
• Participated in the Workshop on “Measurement 101 in Medical Education” conducted by the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of SingaporeinFebruary2007.
• Participated in the “Faculty Development workshop on Strategies for Teaching, Learning and Evaluation” conducted by the KMC International Center, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India from September 29^th to October 1 st, 2005.
• Participated in the Teaching and Learning workshop conducted by the Department of Medical Education, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, India in April2002.
• Participated Attended a CME on Patho physiology of Neurodegenerative disorders at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) Bangalore, Indian, December 2014.
• Attended a CME on “Ageing: Irreversible but Manageable” conducted by K.S. Hegde Institute, Mangalore, India in March 2004.
• Attended a CME on “Hypertension” conducted by the Department of Physiology, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, India in March 2004.

Guest Lectures

• Speaker at the National Conference on “Setting Benchmarks in ICT enabled Teaching” held at SRMC, Chennai in February 2016. 
• Delivered Guest lecture on “Learning Environment” at Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India in October 2014.
• Speaker at the National Conference of Indian Speech and Hearing Association held at Manipal in December 2014.