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In this lifetime, there are many hats we wear, many an identity we carry! To fulfil each role to the best of our ability, and to learn from each experience is what allows us to grow.

Grow with others! Walk a new path!

Jyotsna Sriranga leading Urja CATALYSTS FOR TRANSFORMATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION

Educational background

BDS, MDS (Public Health Dentistry) - RGUHS,

MHPE (SHE, Maastricht University),

FAIMER Fellow, R-FAIMER Fellowship in-

Competency-Based Education (CMCL, Ludhiana),

PhD Proposal writing (Maastricht University),

PG diploma in Bioethics.

2nd Rank, MDS, RGUHS
International Masters in Health Professions Education from SHE, Maastricht University
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Distinction in FAIMER Fellowship_edited
PhD Proposal writing course from SHE, Maastricht University
International PG Diploma in Bioethics

Dr. Jyotsna Sriranga is a transformation strategist for health professions education organizations. She has a master’s in public health Dentistry (2010) and worked as an academician in a dental college for 12 years. Her work experience induced her to passionately upskill her teaching, learning, mentoring approaches. She underwent numerous training programs and workshops in the field of education. The FAIMER Fellowship in 2015 exposed her to international standards in Health professions education and instilled a desire to contribute effectively in improving the quality of health professions education institutions.

She chose to upgrade her HPE skills with a Masters in Health Professions Education (MHPE) from School of Health Professions Education, Maastricht University, Netherlands (2021-2023). SHE provides a globally accredited, much sought after program. The program is truly international with students from different countries and contexts pursuing the master’s degree. Firsthand exposure to programmatic assessment and problem-based learning led to a successful completion of the master’s degree with proven competencies in Curriculum design, leadership and research trajectories. Dr. Jyotsna Sriranga obtained a scholarship for the PhD Proposal Writing course (2023) from SHE, Maastricht University and is currently developing a PhD proposal on social accountability education.

In 2023, She was taken in as research project advisor for FAIMER Fellows from PSG-FRI and in 2024 was selected for the Regional- Fellowship for Advanced Competency based Education, offered by FAIMER. She is working on Self-directed learning assessment rubric development as part of the fellowship. 

She is an Academic council Member, Faculty of Dental Sciences,Bharathiya Vidyapeeth Deemed University; External research consultant- Symbiosis University.

As the Honorary Secretary, Academy of Health Professions Education, she has supported dissemination of educational best practices, research and collaborative initiatives.

MHPE Graduation at Maastricht University
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SERAME Best paper

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Winner of Bioethicon 2019 for Dental Oral paper

Her keen interest in public health introduced her to Towards Unity for Health global forum where she was trained in Social accountability. She has trained hundreds of students to be socially accountable. She is on the Advisory board for TUFH. She developed innovative teaching methods and pursued research in social accountability education. To support her interests in research, Dr. Jyotsna obtained a PG Diploma in Bioethics and Research from the UNESCO Chair, under Dr. Russel D Souza (2021-22).

 

In 2022, Dr.Jyotsna Sriranga decided to dedicate herself completely towards bridging the gap in the Indian health professions education. While her experience of working in a dental college exposed her to the shortcomings and challenges, her international exposure showcased the possibilities and opportunities for bridging the gap.

She is committed towards bringing in locally relevant, contextually appropriate solutions, derived from global evidence.

With my Gurus - Dr. Thomas Chacko, Dr. Pushpanjali and Dr. D K Srinivasa
With Dr. John Norcini, Dr. Pushpanjali and Dr.Girija at APMEC 2024
With Prof Ronald Harden and Dr. Pushpanjali at APMEC 2024

Professional achievements- 2024

Dr.Jyotsna Sriranga, as the Director and CEO, is dedicated to advancing health professions education through continuous professional development. With additional qualifications, publications, research dissemination, and networking, she strives to make a positive impact on her team and clientele

Certification

FAIMER- Competency Based Education

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Education for Health

Publication on Social accountability education

Publication on Social accountability education.

Towards Unity for Health

Transformative impact of Social Accountability Education

Oral presentation at Ubuntu 2024 on Transformative impact of Social Accountability Education

Quality of research

Best Paper Award at NCHPE 2024

Best Paper Award at NCHPE 2024: Quality of research.

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