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Dr. Sumathilatha Sakthi Velavan serves as Associate Professor of Anatomy in the Department of Anatomy and Pathology at Marian University's Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM), where she directs the Essential Clinical Anatomy and Development course and teaches anatomy, histology, and pathology to preclinical osteopathic medical students.
Her educational background includes a medical degree (MBBS) from India, residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (DGO), and Master of Surgery (MS) in Anatomy, supplemented by nearly ten years teaching anatomical sciences in Indian allopathic medical schools prior to her U.S. appointments at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and Marian University.
Dr. Velavan's research focuses on medical education innovation with clinical-anatomy integration, leveraging her OB/GYN background to bridge basic sciences and clinical practice. She emphasizes evidence-based teaching methodologies to enhance student comprehension of anatomical concepts in osteopathic medicine.
Her distinguished contributions to osteopathic education have earned significant recognition:
- Fellow of the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators (NAOME), 2020
- Frank Gray Teacher of the Year Award, TouroCOM, 2017
- Multiple MU-COM Student Government Association honors: Outstanding Biomedical Science Faculty, Outstanding Clinical Faculty, and Advisor of the Year
As an active NBOME item writer and reviewer, Dr. Velavan shapes national osteopathic assessment standards while mentoring medical students through course direction and academic advising responsibilities at MU-WCOM.
