1. Dr. Aliya Nusrath, M.B.B.S, M.D., has more than two decades of teaching experience and is currently working as professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry at Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Adichunchanagiri University (ACU), B G Nagara. She has undergone training in both basic medical education technologies, AETCOM as well as has completed Advance Course in Medical Education. Being trained in curriculum designing, planning and implementation as well as acting as BoS chairman of the university (2020–22) and curriculum committee coordinator of the institute, she has been instrumental in planning and implementation of CBME curriculum at Adichunchanagiri university and has actively contributed for the same at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore. She also has undergone training in NABL training (Quality Management System and Internal Audit - ISO 15189/NABL 112), Certificate course in health research fundamental by NPTEL-Swayam, Short course in Educational Methodology at RGUHS, Basic Course in Biomedical Research by Swayam in association with ICMR/ NIE and bioethics courses. She is trainer of faculty and postgraduates in medical education technologies and research methodology and has delivered guest lectures in other medical colleges. She was also the invited guest teacher for the Integrated M.Sc., Ph.D., course in Nutrition Biology from CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore. She also has vast experience as researcher having more than 40 publications in peer reviewed high indexed National/International journals. She is also recognized RGUHS and ACU guide and has guided both MD and Ph.D., research scholars. She was recognized & awarded the Best teacher in Biochemistry in 2018. 2. Dr. Rajeshwari A, Ph.D., has more than 30 years of teaching experience. Completed Ph.D., in Biochemistry from University of Mysore and Ph.D., in Medical Biochemistry from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Bengaluru. Presently working as Associate Professor in Biochemistry at Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and is involved in teaching MBBS, MD Biochemistry, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences students. She has accomplished excellence in teaching by virtue of her simple yet thought provoking teaching. She has completed Basic course in Medical Educational Technology and Basic Course in Biomedical Research from ICMR-NIE. She has vast experience in research field that has conceded many high caliber publications in various National and International journals. She is a reviewer for many prestigious journals. She was the coordinator for the Integrated M.Sc., Ph.D., course in Nutrition Biology from CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore. She is a recognized PG and Ph.D. guide and has guided many post-graduate students.
<p>The book has following unique features:</p><p>1. Comprehensive coverage of practical syllabus based on Biochemistry skill competency specified in CBME curriculum. </p><p>2. All experiments have defined Specific Learning objectives and Resources required.</p><p>3. All experiments also specify predominant domain, level of competency as per Miller's pyramid, suggests teaching learning and assessment methods. </p><p>4. Sixty case studies have been included correlating the biochemical basis of clinical manifestations and rationale of using laboratory investigations in diagnosis of the disease. </p><p>5. Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) experiments are included, having both Performance and Response type of assessments. </p><p>6. The OSPE performance assessments are unique based on the case studies. </p><p>7. Forty-five image-based spotters have been included adding to clinical correlation training of students which can also be utilized as assessment tools for OSPE/ Spotters.</p>
