Appointment

Assistant Director, Learning Center
In this role, I oversee academic advising for pre-med, M1, and M2 students; guide USMLE Step 1 preparation based on CBSSA & CBSE performance; support academic success initiatives and resource development.

Biography

I serve as Assistant Director in the Learning Center at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), where I support academic advising and structured learning interventions for pre-medical, M1, and M2 students. My work focuses on early academic risk identification, individualized learning strategies, and data-informed guidance for USMLE Step 1 preparation.

I joined NEOMED in 2024 as a Site Coordinator and later transitioned into my current leadership role, contributing to the implementation of academic support frameworks that promote student retention, performance, and progression within the medical education pipeline.

I earned my Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the Norman Bethune Health Science Center of Jilin University in China and completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Kent State University. My professional experience spans healthcare delivery, public health, and medical education in both India and the United States.

Education

• MBBS, Medicine, Norman Bethune Health Science Center, Jilin University, China, 2012
• MPH, Public Health, Kent State University, 2024
• MHA, Healthcare Administration, Union Commonwealth University, expected 2027

Research interests

My areas of expertise include medical education support, academic advising systems, and public health informed learning interventions. I work at the intersection of clinical education, data informed academic support and workforce development, with a focus on early risk identification and individualized learning strategies for medical trainees.

My interests include USMLE Step 1 preparation methodologies, performance analytics using CBSSA and CBSE data, learner support for neurodivergent and at-risk students, and the development of scalable academic success frameworks within medical education. I am also interested in chronic disease management, healthcare operations, and public health approaches that strengthen physician training pipelines and promote longterm workforce sustainability.

Activities

• Academic advising and structured learning support for pre medical, M1, and M2 students within the Learning Center, with emphasis on early academic risk identification.
• Guidance and monitoring of USMLE Step 1 preparation using CBSSA and CBSE performance data to support individualized learning plans.
• Development and coordination of academic success initiatives and learning resources to support student retention and progression.
• Support for neurodivergent and at-risk learners through individualized learning strategies and collaboration with academic support teams.
• Prior professional experience in medical education, public health, and healthcare operations in India and the United States, contributing to workforce development and systems support.