Biography
Dr. Samir Anadkat graduated from Baroda Medical College, Maharaja Sayajirao University, in 1994. After completing a one-year internship, he joined the same medical school as a junior lecturer in anatomy. While teaching first-year medical students, he completed his postgraduate training and also earned a Master of Surgery. At Medical University of the Americas (West Indies) Anadkat has taught courses on gross anatomy, histology, embryology and neuroscience as well as foundations of clinical medicine, research literature review and analysis, and various systems and diseases courses. He has also been a course director, dean, department chair (anatomy) and executive chief proctor for the National Board of Medical Examiners. Combining traditional teaching with more modern pedagogy like active learning, peer teaching, small group and case-based learning) is Anadkat’s main strength. He has a special interest in lifestyle medicine and mind-body medicine in the treatment of non-communicable chronic diseases. He has also earned a fellowship in diabetes and multiple certifications in professional training programs in mind-body medicine.
