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Dr. Ashwini CA

Professor & HOD

  • School

    Medical College

  • Department

    Department of Anatomy

Academic: Joined as Lecturer of Anatomy at M S Ramaiah Medical College in the year 2007. Has experience in teaching UG and PG since 15 years. Posted as Anatomist to Ramaiah Advanced Learning Center to coordinate Cadaver management and preservation in 2011 till date. Visited the University of Ghent in 2013 to get exposed to Thiel embalming Technique to facilitate cadaveric workshops at M S Ramaiah Advanced Learning Center. Have been actively involved and established the modified Thiel embalming method at RALC. Has also overcome the drawbacks of Thiel embalming and developed an indigenous method of Embalming Technique unique to the institution. Authored 1st edition of Book titled “Surface and Radiological Anatomy with a Clinical Perspective” under JAYPEE Publishers in 2016 and 2nd edition of the same book in 2022. Have published 25 articles in various indexed and peer reviewed journals.

Have been a part of Medical Education Unit since 2010. Have been resource person for Revised Basic Medical education Technology workshop, Qualitative research, Innovative Teaching Learning Methods, Small Group learning methods, Reflective writing.

Have been organizing committee member in various workshops such As Model Making, Anatomy- Beyond the Horizon, Question paper setting, Basic MET, CISP, PBL, Teaching learning methods, Qualitative research, Abhinandana, Basics of Cytogenetics, SDL, TBL, Professional Identity, Blue printing etc to name a few.

  • Currently an active member of Medical Education Unit
  • NAAC Criteria 8- Chairperson
  • ALC- Cadaver Management
  • UG Orientation Committee
  • Graduation Committee
  • Antiragging Committee
  • UG Student Redressal Committee
  • Interns Grievance Committee
Extra-Curricular

I am interested in Traveling, Cooking, Baking and watching movies. Have travelled to various historical and recreational places in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Imphal, Rajasthan, New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Punjab, Kerala, and Jammu. Love to travel to places and have travelled to Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels in Belgium, Amsterdam and Rotterdam, Paris-France, Zurich- Switzerland, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Shanghai, Hongkong, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Osaka.

Qualifications

  • Pg with Specialization

    KIMS, Bengaluru, 2006

  • Ug With Specialization

    JSS, Mysore, 2001

Experience

Total Years of Experience

16 Years/2 Months

Academic Experience
  • MSRMC, 16 yrs 2 months
Training Experience
  • Gross Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Osteology, Human Genetics
  • Teaching and learning methods, SGL, SDL, Assessment, Blue Printing, Educational research, Professional Identity Formation, Team based learning.

  • Neuroanatomy
  • Embalming Techniques
  • Medical Education-Professional Identity
  • Self-Directed Learning
  • Metacognition

  • Surface and Radiological anatomy with a clinical perspective- 1st (2016) and 2nd edition (2022).

  • Was awarded Mahesh Little Fellow Award for securing the highest mark in Pediatrics under Mysore University, 2001.
  • Secured PG State 1st rank under RGUHS in the subject of Anatomy for the year 2006.
  • Completed FAIMER Fellowship at PSG Coimbatore in 2010.
  • Doctor’s Day Award in 2012 from M S Ramaiah Medical College.
  • 1-month Faculty Scholarship for training under the program of “ERASMUS MUNDUS” in 3D reconstruction using MIMICS Software at the University of Ghent, Belgium in 2015.
  • Received the Devaraj Urs Gold Medal for the best Oral paper presentation in Gross Anatomy in the 17th Karnataka Chapter of Anatomists State Conference in 2016.
Acheivements

Have been actively involved and established the modified Thiel embalming method at RALC. Has also overcome the drawbacks of Thiel embalming and developed an indigenous method of Embalming Technique unique to the institution.

Have completed PG diploma in Intellectual Property Rights under National Law School University India, Bengaluru with a CGPA 5.2/7.

National Conference Papers
  • Write in Harvard Format
International Conference Papers
  • Write in Harvard Format
National Journal Papers
  • Ashwini C Appaji, Roopa Kulkarni, Sheshgiri C. A Cadaveric Study of Parotid Swellings. Anatomica Karnataka. 2009;3(3): 40-45.
  • Ashwini C A, Roopakala MS, Jagadish S, Roopa Kulkarni. Correlation of anthropometric measurements and ultrasonic measurement of abdominal fat in adults with hypertension. 2010.
  • Ashwini C Appaji, Roopa Kulkarni. Student Perception on Lectures in Medical Education. Anatomica Karnataka. 2011;5(2):1-9.
  • Ashwini C Appaji, Roopa Kulkarni. Multiple Choice Questions As a Teaching learning Tool in Addition to Assessment Method. NJIRM 2012; 3(4):91-94
International Journal Papers
  • Chamanahalli Appaji Ashwini, Rajanna Shubha, Kadaba Srinivasan Jayanthi. Comparative anatomy of the circle of Willis in man, cow, sheep, goat, and pig. Neuroanatomy. 2008; 7: 54–65.
  • Ashwini C Appaji, Roopa Kulkarni, Anupama Pujar. Kalaivani Vinayagar. Teaching anatomy with digital self-learning modules. Medical education 2010; 44: 489–526.
  • Ashwini C Appaji, Roopa Kulkarni. A Survey on the Role and the Status of Cadavers in Medical Education: An Indian Scenario. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2012 September (Suppl), Vol-6(7): 1132-1136.
  • Thomas V. Chacko, Reem Rachel Abraham, Rashmi Vyas, Rita Sood, Ashwini C Appaji.Adult Learning Principles in an Online Learning Faculty Development Program. Thrita J Med Sci. 2012; 1(3): 77-81
  • Roopa Kulkarni, Ashwini C Appaji. Crossed renal ectopia with malrotation of intestine – A rare case report. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. Vol.1 (2):43 -45.
  • Ashwini C Appaji. Roopa Kulkarni, Jayanthi S. Nonrotation of Intestine- A Case report. JCDR. 2013; Vol.7(11):2575-76.
  • Ashwini C Appaji, Shubha Jayaram, Roopa Kulkarni. Evolution of Circle of Willis – A review. Anatomica Karnataka, 2013; Vol. 7(2):05 -12.
  • Ashwini C Appaji, Roopa Kulkarni. Level of Bifurcation of Aorta and Iliocaval Confluence and Its Clinical Relevance. IOSR-JDMS. 2014;Vol.13(7):56-60
  • Vasudha Kulkarni, Ashwini C Appaj, Poonam. Student Perceptions of Team Based Learning in Head and Neck Anatomy. International Journal of Anatomy, Radiology and Surgery. 2014;Vol-3(3):1-5.
  • Ashwini C Appaji, Sundaresh DC, Shakuntala, Ajoy SM. Utility of cadavers for health profession's skill training-A 2 year experience. International Journal in Current Research. 2014; Vol. 6(11):9803-07.
  • Shivamurthy, Tasneem, Ashwini C Appaji, Komala N. Variant Omohyoid muscle: Report of two cases. IJAR. 2015. 3(2): 991-994.
  • Vasudha Kulkarni, Ashwini C Appaji, Poonam. Introduction of Modified Team Based learning as an innovative Teaching-Learning method. Anatomica Karnataka. 2015; 9(2): 6-12.
  • Snigdha Das, Ashwini C Appaji. Extra-hepatic branching pattern of Common Hepatic artery and its variations - A Human cadaveric study. IJAR. 2016; 4(3), 2795-03.
  • Ashwini C Appaji, Sanjay C Desai. Morphometry Of Profunda Femoris Artery And Its Correlation With Femoral Artery: A Cadaveric Study. IJAR. 2017; 5(4.3): 4770-4775.
  • Ashwini C Appaji, Roopa Kulkarni, Murali Mohan, R N Kulkarni. Anatomy Of The Vein Of Labbe. A Cadaveric Study; IJAR. 2017; 5(1): 3451-56.
  • Ashwini C Appaji, Sundaresh DC. Perception of Surgical Faculty on the Utility of Modified Thiel Embalmed Cadavers. IJARS. 2017; 694: 17-22.
  • C Sheshgiri, Komala N, Ashwini C Appaji. Early clinical exposure in anatomy. NJIRM; 2017: 8(5): 53-56.
  • Manjunath KN, Venkatesh MS, Shivaprasad A. Distal major pedicle of sartorius muscle flap: Anatomical study and its clinical implications. Indian J Plast Surg 2018; 51: 40-5.
  • Snigdha Das, Ashwini C Appaji. Anatomical Variations in the Branching Pattern of Hepatic Segmental Arteries-A Cadaveric Study. International Journal of Anatomy, Radiology and Surgery. 2019 Jul, Vol-8(3): AO17-AO21.
  • Avinash Bhat Balekuduru Ashwini C. Appaji. Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures on a Human Cadaver—A Pilot Feasibility Study. J Digest Endosc 2021; 12: 36–42.
  • Jagadish Rajram, Ashwini C Appaji, Ajoy SM. Flat Foot in 14-16 Years Old Adolescents and its Association with BMI and Sports Activity. JCDR. 2022; Vol 16(6): AC01-AC05.

  • Karnataka Chapter of Anatomists- Life Member, Executive Committee Member.
  • Anatomical Society of India - Life Member.
  • Indian Medical Association- Life Member.
  • Academy Of Health Professional Educators- Life Member.
  • Society Of Clinical Anatomists-life Member Life Member.

StudyPrograms Offered

Admission 2023

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