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Anil Gandhi is a Clinical Associate Professor at Monash University, affiliated with the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Victorian Heart Institute (VHI) in Malaysia. He specializes in Endoscopy, Laparoscopy, and Upper GI Surgery, with a strong commitment to advancing medical education and surgical skills training.
- Institution: Monash University
- School: Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Department: Department of Surgery
- Position: Clinical Associate Professor
Dr. Gandhi earned his medical degree from Christian Medical College, India, in 1980 and completed his Master in Surgery at the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh. His clinical and academic career has spanned India, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, including a key role as Deputy Director at the Centre for Education and Training, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong.
His research and professional interests focus on medical education, surgical skills assessment, and procedural training. He has contributed significantly to the development of clinical and surgical skills labs, with current initiatives aimed at establishing an online surgical skills center. His work integrates technology such as virtual reality for objective evaluation of surgical dexterity and psychomotor skills.
Recent publications highlight his engagement in both surgical innovation and oncology research. Articles cover topics including virtual reality-based skill assessment, breast cancer risk factors, and breast density as an independent risk predictor. These works reflect interdisciplinary collaboration across surgery, biomedical engineering, oncology, and medical education.
- Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned
Dr. Gandhi actively supervises MD-level Scholarly Intensive Projects (SIP), focusing on procedural skills such as urethral catheterization, abdominal paracentesis, and surgical scrubbing. These supervisions are non-HDR (not higher degree research), indicating a strong educational mentorship role. He has not received mention of external grants in the provided text, but his leadership in skills lab development suggests institutional or collaborative support.
He is associated with surgical education teams and contributes to curriculum development, particularly in clinical skills training. His work supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being through improved surgical training and cancer care.
