Rana ElBeshbeishy

Rana ElBeshbeishy is a Part-time Professor in Cellular and Molecular Medicine and an Anatomy Instructor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa. She holds academic appointments in the Department of Anatomy and the DIME (Design, Innovation, and Medical Education) unit. Her roles include teaching Anatomy, tutoring Case Based Learning and Professionalism courses, and conducting review sessions for Dermatology Residents and Paramedics.

Education:

• MD (MBBCh), Medicine and Surgery, Ain Shams University (1990)
• M.Sc., Basic Medical Sciences (Anatomy, Histology & Embryology), Ain Shams University (1996)
• PhD, Basic Medical Sciences (Anatomy & Embryology), Ain Shams University (2000)
• M.Sc., Education (Health Profession Education), University of Ottawa (2017)

Research Interests: Focus on interdisciplinary health sciences including gender disparities in healthcare, aging mechanisms, infection immunity pathways, neurosciences, and nutrition-metabolism interactions. Active in medical education innovation, particularly in anatomy pedagogy and professional development.

Affiliations & Activities: Engaged with DIME for curriculum design and medical education research. No specific awards listed but maintains strong academic contributions in anatomy and health education.