Chitra Pai Receives Teaching Award from Touro University California

Published on July 26, 2022

Chitra Pai, M.D., D(ABMM)
Professor, Basic Sciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Touro University California
Vallejo, CA, USA

Congratulations to Chitra Pai (GSMC 2009), who in April 2019 received the Touro University California “Basic Sciences Teacher of the Year” award for 2018-2019. This award was given on behalf of the Student Executive Council for outstanding service and dedication as an educator. Dr. Pai joined the Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine as a Professor of Basic Sciences in November 2018. She reports that she is teaching medical students in an integrated systems-based curriculum that incorporates small group methodologies including Team Based Learning and Case Based Learning sessions.

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