Omkar R K Puvvala

Board-certified Pathologist with over 15 years of academic experience and 7 years as a Consultant in Surgical and Clinical Pathology, significantly enhancing medical education through innovative teaching methodologies. Expertise encompasses the development of curriculum, interactive learning sessions, and comprehensive evaluation strategies, ensuring students receive top-tier training in pathology. Possesses strong organizational skills and a problem-solving mindset, dedicated to fostering an engaging learning environment. Highly motivated to contribute to academic excellence and support the development of future medical professionals in the field of pathology.

"Since July 2023, I have been serving in the Department of Pathology at Xavier University School of Medicine (XUSOM), Aruba, Netherlands Caribbean, initially as an Associate Professor, and recently promoted to the rank of Professor. Prior to this appointment, I served as a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Pathology at St. George’s University, Grenada, beginning in 2022."

My responsibilities include teaching pathology to undergraduate medical students, preparing USMLE-style multiple-choice questions, conducting assessments, and developing comprehensive study materials. I am actively involved in designing course objectives aligned with USMLE guidelines and facilitating interactive teaching methods such as Team-Based Learning (TBL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Additionally, I contribute to curriculum development and participate in the formulation and implementation of academic policies.

In addition to academia, I have a strong foundation in Diagnostic Pathology, with extensive experience in hematology, histopathology, cytopathology, clinical pathology, and modern diagnostic molecular pathology. My academic and diagnostic work is informed by a deep understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical applications in the field.

• Best Teaching Faculty appreciation award at NRIIMS, Visakhapatnam, India for the year 2019
• National Merit Certificate in Intermediate Exams 1998, India
• Gold Medal in Math’s talent test 1995 conducted on 7th Feb in Visakhapatnam district, AP

• National Medical Council, India, 09/01/20
• Medical Council of India, 01/01/07
• Karnataka Chapter - Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (KCIAPM), 11/01/17
• Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists Andhra Pradesh Chapter (IAPM-AP), 09/01/19

• Professor, Department of Pathology, Xavier University School of Medicine, Oranjestad, Aruba, 06/01/25, Present
• Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Xavier University School of Medicine, Oranjestad, Aruba, 07/01/23, 05/31/25
• Associate Professor (Adjunct Faculty), Department of Pathology, Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences (SSIMS), T.Begur, Nelamangala, Karnataka, 09/01/22, Present
• Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology, St. George's University School of Medicine, Saint George's, Grenada, 01/01/22, 06/30/23