Shirley Eisner

Shirley Eisner, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's College of Medicine. She serves as Director of the MS1 Blood & Lymphoid/Head & Neck Block, Co-Director of Medical Gross Anatomy, and Director of MS1 Embryology and Developmental Anatomy. Her work focuses on enhancing medical education through curriculum innovation.

• Teaches Gross Anatomy, Embryology, and Neuroanatomy to first-year medical and CHRP students
• Integrated Rotating Radiology Exhibits into Gross Anatomy
• Developed video applications for skull study and increased diagnostic imaging in anatomy education

Research Interests: Dr. Eisner's contributions center on Medical Education and Anatomy pedagogy, emphasizing Diagnostic Imaging integration and Curriculum Development in medical training.