Faculty @ Andhra Medical College
Dr. P. Satyanarayana Raju, MBBS, MD
(Dr. P. S. N. Raju)
Associate Professor, Department of Physiology
Convener, Regional Centre for Medical Education & Technology (RCMET)
Coordinator, Academy of Medical Sciences
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh Medical Council Registration Number: 57052
Dr. P. Satyanarayana Raju (Dr. P. S. N. Raju) is serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology at Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, and has been associated with the institution since 27 September 2014. He is presently functioning as the Convener of the Regional Centre for Medical Education & Technology (RCMET) and Coordinator of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
He is actively involved in Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) teaching, faculty development activities, curriculum implementation, and interdisciplinary academic programs. He has extensive experience in Physiology teaching with a strong emphasis on clinical correlation, competency-based learning, concept-oriented teaching, and structured viva training.
Academic Qualifications
Undergraduate (UG) Education
MBBS – Patrice Lumumba People’s Friendship University, Moscow, Russia
Postgraduate (PG) Education
MD (Physiology) – Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Work Experience
Tutor / Junior Resident
2011 – 2014
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Assistant Professor (Physiology)
2014 – 2022
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Assistant Professor (Physiology)
2022 – 2023
Government Medical College, Srikakulam
Associate Professor (Physiology)
2023 – Till Date
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Academic & Administrative Contributions
Through RCMET and the Academy of Medical Sciences, Dr. Raju coordinates and conducts several academic and faculty development initiatives including:
- Faculty Development Programs (FDPs)
- Basic Course in Medical Education Technology (BCMET)
- Curriculum Implementation Support Program (CISP)
- Common Teaching Programs (CTP)
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate Academic Sessions
- Workshops, Seminars & Multidisciplinary Discussions
- Medical Education Training Activities
- CBME-Oriented Academic Programs
Achievements
- 14 Publications in indexed, national, and international journals
- Active participation in major academic conferences including:
- International Conference in Diabetes – Diabetes India
- Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI)
- PHYSICON – National Physiology Conference
- International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences (ICMHS)
- International Conference on Recent Advances in Medical, Medicine and Health Sciences (ICRAMMHS)
- AP MEDUCON (Regular Annual Participation)
- Research paper presentations at multiple national and international conferences
- Recipient of 3 National Awards for research presentations
- Awarded 6 State-Level Medals
- Recipient of multiple regional awards for academic excellence
Special Mentions
- Dedicated Medical Educator involved in Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) implementation
- Extensive Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching experience
- Active mentor for MBBS students and postgraduate trainees
- Strong emphasis on clinical correlation in Physiology teaching
- Committed to structured viva training and concept-oriented learning
- Promotes interdisciplinary academic interaction and collaborative teaching practices
Areas of Interest
- Medical Education Technology
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate Teaching
- Physiology Education
- Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
- Integrated Teaching Methodologies
- Faculty Development & Academic Leadership
- Curriculum Planning & Academic Coordination
- Student-Centered Learning Approaches
Dr. Raju remains committed to promoting a vibrant academic culture focused on innovative teaching practices, collaborative learning, faculty development, and excellence in medical education and healthcare training.