Bio
Designation – Professor
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology (Research Approved)
Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital,
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
Email: [email protected]
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Website link: https://www.sriramachandra.edu.in/university/team.php?did=13
Education
PhD – 2018 Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
MDS – 2007 Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals
Professional Portfolio
Employment history
An accomplished teacher with 16.5 years of Undergrad and postgraduate teaching experience on both clinical and theoretical aspects in Oral medicine and Radiology at Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai, India
| Professor |
2021 October –
till date |
SRIHER |
| Associate Professor |
2013 – 2021 |
SRIHER |
| Reader |
2011 – 2013 |
SRIHER |
| Lecturer |
2007 – 2011 |
SRIHER |
Research guidance:
PhD Guide for 1 candidate (Full time – on going, SRIHER)
PhD co-guide for 1 candidate (on going – SRIHER)
PhD RAC member for 3 candidates (on going – external)
Administrative/Executive Appointments and Positions
- Member-secretory – University Curriculum committee, SRIHER
- Member-secretory, Dental Education Unit, SRDC, SRIHER
- Member, Academic Council, SRIHER
- Member, Faculty credentialing committee, SRIHER
- Member, Department of Health Professional Education, SRIHER
- Member, Central Library , SRIHER
- Member, College council, SRDC, SRIHER
- Member, Faculty quality cell, SRDC, SRIHER
Professional Development in Advanced Health Professions Education Certified in (International)
- Entrustable professional activities
- Scholarship of teaching-learning activities (SoTL)
- Essential Skills in Medical Education (ESME)
- Research Essential Skills in Medical Education (RESME)
- Effective course design for Health Professional Education
- Program Evaluation and curriculum quality improvement
National course on
- Educational science for teachers of health Professionals – JIPMER, India
Diploma – CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA FOR TEACHERS & TRAINERS
Workshop conducted
- Empowering Dental Educators in implementing Competency-based Dental Education” – National IAOMR PG convention Pre-conference workshop, at Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute of Medical and Dental Sciences, Lucknow- 23rd August 2024.
- Curriculum crafting: Fostering critical thinking and Problem solving abilities – Focused workshop at the Department of Health professional Education, SRIHER, June 5, 2024
Workshop co-faculty
Ownership cycle: a structured approach in grooming struggling learners for high stakes assessments – Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference, National University of Singapore – 2023
Professional Accomplishments
Health Professions Education Publications (total: 7, indexed in Scopus/WOS)
- Krithika CL, Anbarasi, Venkata Bharathwaj, Anuradha Ganesan, Yesodha Aniyan K, Sanjana Santhosh Kumar (2023). Future Zeal of Dental Education from student’s perspective – A Pan India cross sectional survey based report. International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical science, 23(3):10-17.
- K ANBARASI1 , JV Karunakaran , Latha Ravichandran , B Arthi (2022) Effectiveness of the Structured and Conventional Methods of Viva Examination in Medical Education: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. Sep, Vol-16(9): JE01-JE0
- Anbarasi, K., & Mohamed, K. (2021). Integration of medical device design training in clinical teaching – A case study. The Asia Pacific Scholar, 6(2), 91–93.
- Anbarasi, K., Vijayaraghavan, P. V., LATHA, R., KANDASWAMY, D., & Kannan, L. (2019). Structured Reflection with Self-assessment Rubrics: A Study Report on Dental Students Expression, Experience, and Perceptions about Reflective Practice. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, 13(4).
- Anbarasi, K., Kasim Mohamed, K., & Phagalvarthy Vijayaraghavan, D. K. (2016). Flipped clinical training: a structured training method for undergraduates in complete denture prosthesis. Korean Journal of Medical Education, 28(4), 333.
- Anbarasi, K., Vijayaraghavan, P., Sathasivasubramanian, S., & Kandaswamy, D. (2015). Integrated case scripts to enhance diagnostic competency. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, 7(3), e348.
- Deivanayagam, K., & Anbarasi, K. (2016). Professional and personal enhancement: a pragmatic approach in dental education. Korean Journal of Medical Education, 28(2), 219.
Conference proceeding
- Anbarasi, & Deivanayagam Kandaswamy (2016). Gifted underachievers in Dental Education. An Action Research Report. Medical Education. 48:17 OCT 2014 (Conference proceedings). Medical Education, 28(2).
Patent published
- Application number: 201741035833A
- Publication date; 08.12.2017
- Title of the invention – A skill learning, assessment and self-monitoring system based on competency model
BOOK publication
Anbarasi, K. (2020). Exam preparatory manual for undergraduates in Oral Medicine and Radiology. Jaypee.
Articles published in Dental Sciences (total = 15, indexed in PubMed/Scopus/WOS)
- Haridoss, S., Rajendran, M., Swaminathan, K., Sharma, , & Elumalai, V. (2024). Impact of Pericervical Dentin on Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Posterior Permanent Teeth: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 25(4), 372-385.
- Lokitha R, Namitha Nandakumar, Harish K, Arulmozhi P, Aarthi Jayakumar, Anbarasi K, Benedict Paul C, (2023). Antimicrobial Therapeutic Strategies For Enterococcus faecalis In Dental Infections – Past, Present and Future: Mini review article. Anti-infective agents, 21(5),
- Anbarasi, K. (2021). Excellence…. Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 33(3), 233. [Editorial]
- Warrier, A., Sruthi, M., & Anbarasi, K. (2021). Comprehensive management of major aphthous ulcer. BMJ Case Reports CP, 14(5), e241010.
- Venkataraman, K. J., Boominathan, S. K., Nagappan, R., Abraham, C. S., , Nachimuthu, J., & Premkumar, M. M. (2021). Efficacy of glycolic acid on debris and smear removal as a final rinse solution in curved canals: A scanning electron microscope study. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, 13(Suppl 2), S1603.
- Karunakaran, J. V., Kaliyaperumal, A., Nagappan, R., Swaminathan, S. K., Arthanari, K. K., & Samuel, L. S. (2020). Root form and morphology of human permanent maxillary first premolars of an Indo-Dravidian population based in southern India: An in vitro study. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, 12(Suppl 1), S601.
- Karunakaran, J. V., Ganeshamoorthy, T., Anbarasi, K., Ragavendran, N., & Karthick, A. K. (2019). Maxillary permanent first premolars with three canals: Incidence analysis using cone beam computerized tomographic techniques. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, 11(Suppl 2), S474.
- Anbarasi, K., & Subramanian, S. (2013). Necrotizing Fasciitis. Journal of Case Reports, 3(2), 399-403.
- Anbarasi, K., Sathasivasubramanian, S., Krithika, C. L., & Venkatasai, P. M. (2012). Focal Lipoatrophy of face: a rare esthetic complaint. Journal of Clinical Imaging Science, 2.
- Anbarasi, K., Kunthala, R., & Sathasiva Subramanian, S. (2012). Nutrition and oral health – Literature review. Asia Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 1–5.
- Anbarasi, K., Sathasivasubramanian, S., & Kuruvilla, S. (2011). Alveolar soft-part sarcoma of tongue. Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 54(3), 581.
- Vignesh, K., Anbarasi, K., Sathasivasubramanian, S., Malathy, N., & Arun, C. (2010). Hypohrdratic ecodermal dysplasia in siblings – a report with cephalometric analysis. Biomedicine, 4(30), 591–595.
- Anbarasi, K., Sathasivasubramanian, S., Malathy, N., Nandakumar, N., & Massillamani, F. (2010). Maxillary Necrosis: A Sequelae of Fungal Osteomyelitis. Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 22(4), 221.
- Anbarasi, K., Sathasivasubramanian, S., Malathy, N., & Nandakumar, N. (2010). Maxillary Growth Encircling the Central Incisor Crown. International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 3(2), 111.
- Anbarasi, K., & Kunthala, R. (2009). Folic acid in human life. Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 46(10), 419–425.
- Anbarasi, K., & Kandaswamy, Deivanayagam. (2016). Anbarasi, Deivanayagam Kandaswamy Gifted underachievers in Dental Education. An Action Research Report. Medical Education. 48:17 OCT 2014 (Conference proceedings). Medical Education, 28(2).
Health Profession Education award/Honour
- Received “Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Teaching Excellence Award” in 2019 for the recognition outstanding contributions.
Editorial board member
- Assistant Editor – Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (JIAOMR) 2020 Jan onwards
Health Profession Educational Journal Peer reviewer
- Journal of Dental Education
- BMC Medical Education
- The Asia Pacific Scholar (TAPS)
Peer reviewer in other journals
- Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal
- Cancer reports
Educations
Research Interest
Projects
Unpacking the Impact of Rote Learning and Exam-Centric Culture on Health Professional Educational Outcomes: A Comprehensive Study in the Indian Context."
This research aims to investigate the widespread prevalence of rote learning and the dominance of an exam-centric culture within the Indian education system. The study will explore the implications of these practices on students’ academic performance, critical thinking abilities, and overall learning experience. By employing a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys, interviews, and academic performance analysis, the research seeks to identify the factors contributing to the persistence of rote learning and exam-centricity. Furthermore, it aims to explore potential alternatives and reforms that could promote a more holistic and effective learning environment in India. The findings of this research may provide valuable insights for educational policymakers, institutions, and educators striving to enhance the quality and relevance of education in the Indian context.
Assessment E-Portfolio for BDS
Ongoing project –
Rubric-based assessment e-portfolio including global rating scale for grading students skills and Multi-source feedbck.
: Exploring Inclusive Health Profession Education for Disabled Students in India: Challenges, Opportunities, and Best Practices
The proposed research aims to investigate the challenges, opportunities, and best practices in inclusive
health profession education for disabled students in India. With a focus on addressing systemic
obstacles, attitudinal biases, and inadequate support services, the research seeks to assess the barriers
faced by disabled students in accessing and succeeding in health profession education programs. By
exploring strategies for inclusive education and identifying best practices, the project aims to contribute
to the advancement of educational equity and the creation of an inclusive learning environment. Through
a cross-sectional qualitative study employing a case study approach, the research will involve purposive
sampling of health professional institutions across diverse regions of India. Data collection will include
semi-structured interviews and guided reflective essays with disabled students, followed by rigorous
data analysis to identify key challenges and propose strategies for optimizing inclusive health profession
education. The outcomes of this research have the potential to fill an important gap in the literature,
provide valuable insights for policymakers and educators, and ultimately contribute to the development of a more inclusive and equitable education landscape in India and beyond.
“Predictive model for dental and systemic health, multimodal relationships and developing an integrated treatment model
Dental health has a bidirectional association with systemic health and the association of dental diseases with systemic diseases is suggested in recent years and approved by World Health Organization (WHO) in 2021. Dental diseases influence the initiation and progression of various systemic illnesses like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cognitive impairment, and adverse pregnancy outcomes; contrarily, systemic diseases can increase the predisposition of dental diseases. Even though, significant efforts are taken by the government of India and health care organizations to educate the citizens on disease prevention and health promotion, these efforts have fallen short due to lack of evidence on addressing the association between diseases and comorbidity burden. Knowledge of the oral-systemic health link among patients can have a dramatic impact on access to oral care.
This study aims to explore the extent of association of dental diseases with systemic diseases in Indian population using an artificial intelligence support and developing a multidisciplinary treatment protocol to improve their quality of life.
Integrating Spiritual Care into Health Professional Education: Nurturing Holistic Healers for a Sustainable Future
Spirituality significantly influences health behaviors and outcomes. Scientific evidence shows that spiritual care can improve patient outcomes, reduce anxiety, and enhance quality of life. Despite this, medical training often lacks structured spiritual care education. By incorporating spiritual care, we can prepare healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, culturally sensitive care, aligned with holistic healing traditions. This integration fosters empathy and compassion, essential for a sustainable healthcare system, and ensures practitioners are equipped to meet diverse patient needs.
This study aims to integrate spiritual care into medical education in India to develop holistic healthcare practitioners capable of addressing the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of patients.
Creating Inclusive Assessment Strategies in Dental Education Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Traditional assessment methods in health professional education often fail to accommodate diverse learning styles. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers an inclusive framework aimed at enhancing educational environments. This study evaluated UDL-based assessment strategies to improve inclusivity and fairness.
The study aimed to develop and evaluate inclusive assessment strategies based on UDL principles in dental education. The specific objectives were to identify best practices for UDL implementation in assessments, assess the impact on student performance and satisfaction, and provide recommendations for integrating UDL into assessment frameworks.
Awards & Recognitions
“Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Teaching Excellence Award” in 2019
Recognition of outstanding contributions in Teaching learning .
Member for competency-based Curriculum Development for Oral Medicine and Radiology (Dental Council of India)
Asia Pacific Medical Education Network (APME- Net) – Member representative for India
Ass. Editor – Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (JIAOMR) 2020 - 2023
News
Empowering Dental Educators in implementing Competency-based Dental Education” – National IAOMR PG convention Pre-conference workshop, at Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute of Medical and Dental Sciences, Lucknow- 23rd August 2024.
Curriculum crafting: Fostering critical thinking and Problem solving abilities – Focused workshop at the Department of Health professional Education, SRIHER, June 5, 2024
Faculty Development program resource person
Anbarasi, K. (2020). Exam preparatory manual for undergraduates in Oral Medicine and Radiology. Jaypee.
Membership
lIFE MEMBER - Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
LM 836
Life member - Indian Association of Bio Medical Scientists
LM 832
Life member - Telemedicine society of India
LM – 0436
