Dr Sateesh Arja

Professor of Clinical Skills and Medical Education, Dean of the School of Medicine, Avalon University School of Medicine, Willemstad, Curacao

Dr. Sateesh Arja is qualified and experienced in medical education, patient care, and research. After graduating from Guntur Medical College, India, he worked as a house officer for two years. His passion for medical education motivated him to get a master’s in health professions education. He completed a master’s in health professions education at FAIMER, Centre for Medical Education in the Context, and Keele University, UK. He graduated with a Master of Sciences in Public Health. He did PhD in health profession education (leadership and management track) from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute of Health Professions Education (IHP), Boston, USA.

He received the Principal Fellowship (PFHEA) from Higher Education Academy/ Advance HE, the UK. PFHEA consolidates personal development and evidence of influencing other colleagues’ professional practice in the higher education career. He also received a Fellowship from the International Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE). He received a Fellowship (FAcadMEd) from the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), UK. He also completed the fellowship program at the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE), USA.

Since 2016, he has held a key educational leadership role as the Dean at Avalon University School of Medicine. As the Dean, he leads the development of the educational program. He plays a significant role in the university’s strategic planning, quality assurance, and quality control activities. He is involved in faculty recruitment, promotion, tenure, evaluation, and development. He has published 100 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored eight textbooks. He currently serves on eight national and international committees.

Updated 12 December 2024