Dr. Snehal Mehta, MD, CHSE

Biography
Dr. Snehal Mehta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Foundations, where he plays a key role in teaching and developing clinical medicine courses for Semesters 1 through 5. His teaching focuses on renal and reproductive medicine, along with facilitating active learning in physical examination, interviewing skills, and advanced simulations using tools like Laerdal® SimMan 3G and Harvey® Cardiopulmonary Auscultation Labs.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Mehta leads curriculum development and student assessment initiatives. He serves as the Clinical Lead for the Semester 5 Single Module Curriculum and Course Director for Clinical Skills 5. He has also developed innovative programs, such as the Tele-AHCE, which allows students to interact with dialysis patients remotely. His leadership extends to designing modules on Neuroscience and Psychiatry, enhancing student-centered learning.
With a background in emergency medicine and clinical biochemistry (MD, Government Medical College, India), Dr. Mehta’s clinical expertise enriches his teaching in renal medicine, acid-base disorders, and complex case management. He is also passionate about medical simulation, helping students bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Dr. Mehta has received several honors, including a commendation letter from Adtalem MedVet for leadership and the 'Outstanding Professor Award' from the Medical University of the Americas. He is committed to professional development, with numerous certifications and fellowships, including the IAMSE Medical Educator Fellowship. His ongoing research and involvement in simulation and telemedicine further contribute to the advancement of medical education at RUSM.
- MBBS, Government Medical College & The M. S. University of Baroda, India, 1999
- M.D. Clinical Biochemistry Residency; Government Medical College & The M. S. University of Baroda, India, 2001 - 2004
- Fellowship in Emergency Medicine, Government Medical College Baroda, India in Collaboration with University of South Florida, USA, 2005 - 2007
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Board Certification, 2014
- Clinical medicine education and curriculum development
- Active, experiential learning and small group facilitation
- High-fidelity medical simulations and healthcare simulation education
- Student assessment, feedback, and debriefing
- Telemedicine education and innovative healthcare initiatives
- Medical education professional development and leadership
- Recipient of the esteemed 'Outstanding Professor Award' from the Medical University of the Americas (MUA) Student Government Association, acknowledging superior teaching skills and unwavering commitment to excellence in medical education.
- Elected as the 'General Secretary' of the Baroda Medical College Students' Association during the 1996-1997 academic year, a role equivalent to the SGA President. Demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities and effective teamwork through the successful organization of 'VIBRANT' – a prominent 5-day Western India Inter-Medical Cultural meet.
- Medical education
- Simulation in healthcare
- Feedback, and Debriefing
- Clinical assessment
- Competency- based medical education
- Tele-health in medical education
- Chronic kidney disease
- Momi PS., Bains KS., Singh H., Thind AS., Pandeya DR., Mehta S. (2022, Jun) ‘Attitudes of Caribbean Medical Students Towards COVID-19 Vaccination’ in International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences ISSN 2167-0404 Vol. 12 (2), pp.001-007, Jun 2022. https://www.internationalscholarsjournals.com/articles/attitudes-of-caribbean-medical-students-towards-covid19-vaccination-88612.html
- Dyer H., Mehta S., Loo M., Sarte D., Patten E., Djadjo S., Mbennah N., Jean-Baptiste C., Jahanshahi A., Joachin D., Nabi S. (2022, May) 'Integration of an Immersive Technological Tele-Medicine Model in Medical School Curriculum to Expand on and Strengthen Clinical Training' Technical Proceedings for International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare 2022. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4106792
- Pathak R., Mehta S., Rattan V., Pathak A. (2015, Sep) ‘Saliva – a Versatile Diagnostic Tool in Health and Disease.’ European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research. 2 (5), 1727-1737.
- Rattan V., Hans C., Cruz S., Pathak R., Rao P., Mehta S. (2015, Apr) ‘Assessment of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Status in Patients of Acute Renal Failure with Sepsis.’ World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 4 (5), 1457-1464.
- Tyagi A., Srivastava Y., Tyagi R., Mehta S. (2009, Feb) ‘Alteration in Levels of Serum Glycoproteins in Carcinoma of Breast.’ The Indian Practitioner. 62 (2), 90-96.
- Tyagi A., Mehta A., Tyagi R., Mehta S. (2006, Feb) ‘Oxidative Stress and Serum Cholinesterase Levels in Organophosphorus Poisoning.’ Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 16 (9), 52-54.
- International Association of Medical Science Educators
- Manuscript Reviewer for Medical Science Educator
- IAMSE Fellowship in Medical Education
- IAMSE Ambassador for Caribbean
- International Association for Medical Education (AMEE)
- Society for Simulation in Healthcare
- Reviewer for Articles of Influence, Early Career Research Awards
- Serving in SSiH Simulation Technology White Paper group focused on emerging technologies and applications in simulation
- American Heart Association
- BLS Instructor and ACLS Provider
- Editorial Board Member of Annals of Advanced Biomedical Sciences