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Current
Teaching Portfolio
Gross Anatomy (Human Morphology)
Histology (Microscopic Anatomy)
Embryology (Human Development)
Teaching
Achievements
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developed
several multi-media learning tools – Gross
Anatomy, Embryology and Anatomy Museum –
to encourage learning from concepts to details
and discourage rote learning
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Teaching
Achievements
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uses multi-media
resources to present the intricacy and complexity
of
human structure with the use of original visuals that facilitate
three dimensional visualisation |
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caters
to the varying capabilities and needs of students
by simplifying and breaking down the complexity
of the study of anatomy into basic content, with
structured progression into higher levels of
detail
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focuses
on the fundamentals and core elements of human
structure, leaving details and labels for students
to fill in on their own
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develops
in students a sense of anatomy as an integration
of structure
with function, paving the way for them to better understand
bio-dynamics and functional impairments
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Publication
Credits
37 papers published in refereed journals and conferences including
the
prestigious Journal of Anatomy and Journal of Audiovisual
Media in Medicine
International
Standing
His multi-media learning tool, Gross Anatomy (Anatomy
of the Neck), is used as a teaching resource by the Mayo Clinic
College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Awards
and Accolades
100 Best Teachers List, NUS,
2002-2003
Teaching Excellence Award, NUS
Faculty of Medicine, 2002-2003
100 Best Teachers List, NUS,
2001-2002
Teaching Excellence Award, NUS
Faculty of Medicine, 1998
Teaching Excellence Award, NUS
Faculty of Medicine, 1997
Howard Eddie Gold Medal, Royal
Australian College of Surgeons, 1974
Teaching Aspiration
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to
contribute towards a new perception of Human
Anatomy as something not just beautiful to behold
but interesting, exciting, dynamic and above
all, fun to learn.
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