Rahul Anand

Rahul Anand is a Professor of Medical Sciences at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, where he serves as a physician and medical educator board certified in Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He directs an award-winning curriculum on leadership and teamwork for medical students and serves as the Director of Infectious Diseases at Community Health Services, Hartford.

Dr. Anand's educational background includes:

• M.D. from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University
• Internal Medicine internship at Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University
• Residency at Temple University
• Infectious Diseases fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University
• Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from University of Utah
• MBA (healthcare track) from Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Dr. Anand's professional interests focus on the intersection of medical education, leadership development, and clinical practice. His work emphasizes helping healthcare professionals realize their full potential through leadership development, team building, and cultivating communities of practice. He has developed innovative curriculum approaches that blend clinical expertise with leadership skills, recognizing that effective healthcare delivery requires both technical proficiency and interpersonal excellence. His clinical work intersects Infectious Diseases, HIV, and Lifestyle Medicine with a strong focus on implementation science.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on leadership theories and frameworks in healthcare settings, with particular attention to practical applications for medical students, residents, and practicing physicians. The articles explore concepts like management vs leadership, transactional vs transformational leadership, and servant leadership, always connecting theoretical frameworks to real-world healthcare scenarios.

Dr. Anand has received several notable recognitions for his work:

• STARS Faculty Excellence Award from medical students
• Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
• Harvard Macy Scholar
• AMA Health Systems Science Scholar

As an educator and mentor, Dr. Anand has served as visiting faculty for the Harvard Macy Institute at Harvard Medical School and for the Infectious Diseases Society of America's Leadership Institute. His approach to advising emphasizes active listening, personal growth, and professional development, helping students navigate their careers while building exceptional relationships and teams. He has also been recognized as a Faculty Fellow at Quinnipiac's Albert Schweitzer Institute, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education.

Dr. Anand leads several initiatives focused on leadership development in healthcare, including his blog "On Leading In Healthcare" and podcast series that explore ideas in leadership, teamwork and health systems science. His work cultivates communities of practice where healthcare professionals can learn and engage with leadership concepts applicable across various healthcare settings.