Sarmishtha Ghosh

• MSc, PhD (Human Physiology, University of Calcutta), MHPE (Keele University, UK),
• FAIMER Fellow, ESME Certificate, AFAMEE https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8405-9039
• Scopus Author ID: 57192843274 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarmishtha-Ghosh-2, Finalist in Oral Presentation- Asia-Pacific Medical Education Conference, [APMEC], Singapore, 2016 3 times finalist of IMU- Ron Harden Innovation in Medical Education (IMU-RHIME) -2011, 2017, & 2022
• Publications: 32
• Abstracts: 53
• Reviewer - esteemed peer reviewed journals -
• Resource Person and Presenter for Scientific Programs for The University Grants Commission (UGC), India, Telecast as Part of The Television Program - Countrywide Classroom 1992-1994
• Sarmishtha Ghosh

• AWARDS , Smt Shakuntala Das Gupta Memorial Oration Award 2017, awarded by the Physiological Society of India, at New Delhi, November, 2017 Talent Advancement Program- MAHSA University, 2016 Best Poster Award for “Problem based learning among medical students: A correlation between subjective and objective scores- 10th IMEC 2015 Best Oral Presentation Award for Cardiovascular Responses to Physical & Mental Stress in Medical Students: Correlations with Anthropometric parameters” at the 22 nd Malaysian Society of Pharmacology & Physiology Scientific Meeting 2008, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia R.K. DESAI Best Paper Award, 2001, Association of Physicians of Gujarat Young Investigators’ Award, 2001, [International Union of Physiological Sciences, IUPS)

In Bhaikaka University :

a. Exploring the existence of self-regulated learning skills and metacognitive awareness and their association in first year medical students (IEC approved IEC/ BU/2022/ Ex. 37/ Date: 16/07/2022)

In IMU:

a. A qualitative study to explore the challenges faced by faculty during the pandemic crisis and the steps taken to adapt to the challenges. (JC approved: IMU 524/2021- PI

b. Association between metacognitive awareness and self -regulated learning in first year learners of 21st century- an exploratory study. Supervisor (Student project, JC approved BMS I/2021(12)

c. Association of salivary cortisol with alterations in cardiovascular parameters under physiological and psychological stress (Cold Pressor & Stroop’s Test) in healthy students

d. Supervisor (Student Project, JC Approved BMSc I/2021(15)- had to be aborted because of COVID restrictions.

e. Study to explore the association of personal resources and social support network with state of burnout in academic staff of health professions programs during COVID-19 pandemic (JC sanctioned and funded: IMU 518/2021 – PI

f. Factors influencing students’ decision-making on postgraduate education, an exploratory study, JC approved and funded IMU 494/2020- CoI

g. Exploring the practices of medical students regarding technologically enabled teaching posted as an interactive online lecture (i-lecture) (JC sanctioned and funded : IMU 439/2019)- PI

h. Using post PBL Concept Maps to ensure individual understanding and learning in students in preclinical phase of undergraduate medical training.

i. Development of a peer assessment tool to assess individual performance of healthcare professions undergraduates in small group learning ( JC funded IMU 431/2019)– Co-I

In MAHSA (completed):

a. Online Modules to promote Problem based Learning amongst Preclinical Medical students with maximum Engagement (Ref No.: RP85-11/15)- MAHSA RMC, 13 January 2016

b. Implementation of varied learning strategies to promote integration – horizontal & vertical.

c. Focus group study to involve student stakeholders in curriculum review.

d. Testing of physiology concepts in premedical students to promote their understanding & recall of physiology from preclinical in the clinical years.

e. “Anthropometry and Heart rate variability: early detection of vulnerability to stress in adolescent medical students’ (Ref no: RP 34-03/13)- MAHSA RMC, April 2013- completed 2015

f. Structured directed self-learning sessions: importance in preclinical training- Funding- self.

g. Subject based reviews for improvement of performance in integrated medical curriculum.

h. Usage of CAL and videos in improving understanding of physiology in preclinical years.

In Pramukhswami Medical College:

a. Anthropometry and Heart rate variability: early detection of vulnerability to stress in adolescent medical students’- guide to Student research, awarded ICMR, Short Term Student fellowship- to Dr. Ronak Reshamwala

b. Relation between basal Physical fitness and Autonomic status of adolescent Indian medical students - guide to Student research, awarded ICMR, Short Term Student fellowship- to Dr. Pranav Patel

c. Testing of physiology concepts in premedical students to promote their understanding & recall of physiology from preclinical in the clinical years- using case-based tutorials

d. Planning and introduction of Integrated Learning Program in Neuroscience under a traditional curriculum in Indian medical school

e. Sensitization of faculty in a traditional medical school to problem-based learning and also train them to design appropriate cases.