Ektor Polykandriotis, MD
Biography
Dr. Ektor Polykandriotis is an Instructor of Clinical Skills at Ross University School of Medicine, Barbados, as well as a graduate of Ross. He is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE). Dr. Polykandriotis has held various positions as Clinical Faculty including Semester 1 Clinical Skills Interim Course Director, Single Module Curriculum Coordinator, and Clinical Skills Facilitator. He has been instrumental in the vertical integration of the pre-clinical curriculum using high-fidelity medical simulations using Laerdal® SimMan 3G and Harvey® Cardiopulmonary Simulators. Dr. Polykandriotis is currently the President of the Ross University Journal Club and Faculty Advisor of the Ross Association of Research Society. He was the recipient of the 2024 Clinical Foundations Department Excellence Award for his contributions to curriculum design and delivery.
- Undergraduate Degree: Potsdam College of the State University of New York
BA in Biology, Minor in English Literature - Medical/Doctoral Degree: Ross University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Residency: N/A
- Additional training/certifications: Certified Educator of Simulation in Health Care (CHSE®)
Clinical Skills, Simulation
He was the recipient of the 2024 Clinical Foundations Department Excellence Award for his contributions to curriculum design and delivery
Behavioral Science, Preclinical Medical Education, Medical Simulation
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) suture vs fiberwire and polypropylene in flexor tendon repair – 2021 E. Polykandriotis, F. Ruppe, M. Niederkorn, Ektor Polykandriotis et.al. (2021, Apr). Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) suture vs fiberwire and polypropylene in flexor tendon repair. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 141(4)
International Association of Medical Science Educators, member Society for Simulation in Health Care, member