Faculty @ Andhra Medical College
Dr. P. Satyanarayana Raju, MBBS, MD (Physiology)
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 No.: 57052
Profile
Dr. P. Satyanarayana Raju (Dr. P. S. N. Raju) is an accomplished medical educator, academic leader, and Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology at Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam. With over a decade of experience in medical education, he has played a significant role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, faculty development, curriculum implementation, and academic administration.
Since joining Andhra Medical College in September 2014, Dr. Raju has been actively involved in strengthening competency-based medical education (CBME), fostering innovative teaching methodologies, and promoting interdisciplinary academic collaboration. He currently serves as the Convener of the Regional Centre for Medical Education & Technology (RCMET) and Coordinator of the Academy of Medical Sciences, contributing extensively to faculty capacity building and academic excellence.
Educational Qualifications
Undergraduate Education
MBBS
Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University,
Moscow, Russia
Postgraduate Education
MD (Physiology)
Andhra Medical College,
Visakhapatnam
Academic Experience
Associate Professor, Department of Physiology
2023 – Present
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology
2022 – 2023
Government Medical College, Srikakulam
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology
2014 – 2022
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Tutor / Junior Resident
2011 – 2014
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Academic Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities
As Convener of RCMET and Coordinator of the Academy of Medical Sciences, Dr. Raju coordinates and facilitates:
• Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs)
• Basic Course in Medical Education Technology (BCMET)
• Curriculum Implementation Support Programmes (CISP)
• Common Teaching Programmes (CTP)
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Academic Activities
• Workshops, Seminars and Medical Education Training Programmes
• Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) Initiatives
• Interdisciplinary Academic and Research Discussions
Academic Achievements
• Author of 14 publications in indexed national and international journals
• Presenter and participant in several prestigious conferences, including:
- Diabetes India International Conference
- Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI)
- PHYSICON – National Conference of Physiology
- 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)
• Recipient of:
- 3 National Awards for Research Presentations
- 6 State-Level Medals
- Multiple Regional Awards for Academic Excellence
Areas of Expertise
• Medical Education Technology (MET)
• Physiology Education
• Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
• Integrated and Interdisciplinary Teaching
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Training
• Curriculum Planning and Academic Coordination
• Faculty Development Programmes
• Student Mentoring and Academic Guidance
• Structured Viva Training and Assessment Strategies
Professional Philosophy
Dr. Raju strongly believes that effective medical education should bridge basic sciences with clinical practice. His teaching approach emphasizes concept-oriented learning, clinical correlation, student engagement, and evidence-based educational practices. Through his academic leadership, he remains committed to nurturing future healthcare professionals and promoting excellence in medical education, research, and faculty development.
Contact Information
Mobile: +91 9963123125
Email: doctorraju@yahoo.com
Department of Physiology
Andhra Medical College
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India