Rashmi Vyas, M.D., M.H.P.E.
Senior Associate FAIMER
Director FAIMER Global Programs
Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)
FAIMER-Member of Intealth
Philadelphia, USA
Dr. Vyas contributes her expertise in medicine, health professions education and understanding of international culture to FAIMER programs and its research and scholarship activities. She applies her extensive experience to oversee the FAIMER Global Programs, geared towards health care education and workforce development in collaboration with international partners.
Prior to joining FAIMER, Dr. Vyas was a professor at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, India. She has led education innovations such as the distance learning post graduate diploma in family medicine, integrated learning, and early clinical exposure. She was the convener for the National Medical Commission (NMC) regional and nodal centers for national faculty development in medical education. NMC is the national accrediting body for medical schools in India. She served on the expert committee for development and implementation of basic and advanced courses in medical education for NMC.
Dr. Vyas received her M.B.B.S. and MD degrees from India. She holds a master’s in health professions education from UI Chicago, USA. She has been awarded the Fellowship in Health Professions Education from the FAIMER Institute, Philadelphia, USA and the Fellowship in Leadership from Executive Leadership in Academic Technology and Engineering (ELATE), Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA.