Homaira Azim

Homaira Azim, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy at Drexel University College of Medicine. She holds a medical degree from Kabul University of Medical Sciences (2008) and a PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology from Indiana University School of Medicine (2020). Her work focuses on innovative medical education strategies, medical humanities, and professional identity formation. She teaches gross anatomy, microanatomy, and neuroanatomy at Drexel's Philadelphia campus.

Dr. Azim’s research emphasizes pedagogical innovation in medical education, addressing challenges like ethical conduct in anatomy labs and student empathy development. She has presented widely at conferences including the American Association for Anatomy and American Association of Clinical Anatomists, with notable publications on anatomy educator training and empathy in dissection practices. Her awards include the 2025 Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence and the 2023 Clinical Anatomy Junior Faculty Award.

Her contributions span curriculum development, including student-initiated anatomy electives, and interdisciplinary projects exploring medical professionalism. She is actively involved in anatomy education research and has advised on grants related to medical humanities and educational technology. Dr. Azim is affiliated with Drexel's Neurobiology & Anatomy department and contributes to both the Philadelphia and West Reading campuses.