Alexandra Elisabeth Wink

Alexandra Wink, PhD (she/her), serves as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Translational Anatomy within the Department of Radiology at UMass Chan Medical School's T.H. Chan School of Medicine. Appointed in 2018, she functions as core Anatomy teaching faculty, directs the Summer Prosection Program for rising second-year medical students, and leads the Education Pathway in the Vista PIC Program.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Anatomy and Neurobiology from Boston University School of Medicine
• MS in Forensic Anthropology from Boston University School of Medicine

Dr. Wink's research centers on medical education innovation, specifically analyzing how medical learners evaluate and utilize digital anatomical resources. Her work investigates student preferences in selecting reference images and the educational efficacy of online platforms like Google Images within anatomy curricula, aiming to optimize resource integration in medical training.

Her publication portfolio demonstrates interdisciplinary reach across anatomy education, clinical morphology, and forensic sciences. Recent works emphasize educational technology applications in anatomy instruction, while earlier research explored osteoarthritis biomechanics and forensic age estimation techniques, reflecting consistent anatomical expertise applied to both clinical and pedagogical contexts.

Professional recognition includes:

• Educational Star Award (UMass Chan Medical School, 2021)

She actively mentors medical students through structured programs including the Summer Prosection Program and Vista PIC Pathway. Institutionally, she co-chairs the Women's Faculty Committee's basic science division and contributes to disability inclusion initiatives through the Committee on Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Her professional service extends to the American Association for Anatomy's Committee for Early Career Anatomists and the American Association for Clinical Anatomists' Clinical Anatomical Terminology Committee.

Dr. Wink maintains active roles in anatomy education communities through committee memberships and curriculum development work focused on inclusive medical education practices.