Personal profile
Research Interests
Clinical Gross Anatomy, Ethics in Anatomy, 3D Printing, Procedural skills, Soft-embalming, Curriculum development and Technology-enhanced learning
Experience
2016 August, Associate Professor, Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, MAHE.
2012 August-2016 August, Assistant Professor, Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, MAHE.
2009 March-2012 March, Tutor, Anatomy, St John's Medical College, RGUHS, Bengaluru.
Education
2019 Postgraduate Diploma in Bioethics & Medical Ethics, Center for Ethics, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru.
2015 MAHE-FAIMER Fellow, MAHE-FAIMER International Institute.
2012 M.D. Anatomy, St John's Medical College, RGUHS, Bengaluru.
2008 MBBS, Yenepoya Medical College, RGUHS, Mangaluru
Professional Information
Dr. Anne D Souza is a passionate medical educator interested in clinical Anatomy and educational research. She completed her MBBS from Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, and MD in Human Anatomy from St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru. She is an Associate Professor of Anatomy at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India. Additionally, she pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Bioethics and Medical Ethics from Yenepoya Deemed to be University in 2019. She is also a trained instructor for Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS & ACLS), recognized by the American Heart Association, and serves as an instructor at the Simulation Center of MAHE, Manipal. She is skilled in Human Anatomy, Medical Education, and Educational Research.
She serves as a Senior Editorial Board Member for BMC Medical Education and her contributions as a reviewer for various international anatomy and medical education journals. Notably, she is a fellow of the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) and a valued member of the Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE). Recognizing her outstanding contributions, she was honored with an Associate Fellowship from AMEE in 2023.
Awards and recogntion:
AMEE (Association for Medical Education in Europe) Associate Fellowship IN 2023, Guest Editor, BMC Medical Education Special Collection entitled 'Medical Education in India' during 2023-24
Creative Works
Developed 3D-printed models for Anatomy teaching, Formaldehyde-free soft-embalming solution for life-like preservation of bodies (in progress)
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A survey on practices of embalming techniques and usage of soft embalming methods in Indian medical institutes
Abraham, J., D'Souza, A., Bhat, A. K., Pandey, A. K., Pillay, M. & Prasanna, L. C., 01-03-2025, In: Medical Journal Armed Forces India. 81, 2, p. 170-176 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing Cadaveric Soft-Tissue Dissection Training for Plastic Surgery Residents: A Feasibility Study of a Novel Soft-Embalming Solution Versus Formaldehyde and Thiel Methods
Abraham, J. K., Souza, A. D., Bhat, A. K., Thomas, J., Pereira, C. B., Iyer, S. & Pillay, M., 01-09-2025, In: Annals of Plastic Surgery. 95, 3, p. S42-S48Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Estimation of sexual dimorphism of adult human mandibles of South Indian origin using non-metric parameters and machine learning classification algorithms
Corda, J. V., Karthikeyan, A., Zuber, M., Jacob, M., Ramos, A., Hosapatna, M., Dsouza, A., Pandey, A. K. & Ankolekar, V. H., 12-2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, 34534.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Introducing 3D printed models of fractures in osteology learning improves clinical reasoning skills among first-year medical students: a pilot study
Agarwal, A., D Souza, A., Jyostna, B., Shetty, A. & Bhat, N., 02-2025, In: BMC Medical Education. 25, 1, 190.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparative gross anatomic evaluation of fetal cadavers embalmed with modified saturated salt solution to that of traditional saturated salt solution and formaldehyde
Abraham, J., Souza, A. D., Bhat, A. K., Kalthur, S. G., Pandey, A. K., Quadros, L. S., Ankolekar, V. H. & Prabhath, S., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Medical Journal Armed Forces India. 82, 1, p. 65-73 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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