Dr. Vasudha Kulkarni has over 16 years of teaching experience with her academic journey marked by a **gold medal in pathology** during her MBBS and **first-rank distinction** in her MD program, which earned her the title of "Postgraduate of the Year" in 2010. She was awarded a **gold medal for excellence in postgraduate studies** at the 13th Karnataka Chapter of Anatomists Conference and has since received the **Best Paper Award** for innovative research, notably for her poster on an Indian Berry Stain method for nervous tissue. Recently, she won **first prize in SOCA's National Essay Competition** for faculty on "Implications of Evidence-Based Anatomy." Her invention of a **biodegradable staining composition** earned her international recognition.
As Convener of the Medical Education Unit, she spearheads initiatives to enhance teaching methodologies and faculty development. Dr. Kulkarni also serves as the Member Secretary of the Institutional Ethics Committee, ensuring ethical compliance in research activities, and the Postgraduate Coordinator for the Akash Centre for Advanced Simulation, where she manages simulation-based training programs. Furthermore, Dr. Kulkarni is a Member of the Board of Studies at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Dr. Kulkarni serves as a peer reviewer and editorial board member for esteemed anatomy journals.
