Dr. Ramjeet S. Pemsingh, Ph.D.

Educational Background

• PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology, Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
• M.Sc. in Morphological Sciences, Univ. of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
• B.Ed. from University of Toronto, Canada.
• B.Sc. (Magna Cum Laude) in Biology, Loyola of Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Prior Teaching Experience

• Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa. (1990-1992)
• Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Am. Univ. of Caribbean, Montserrat, West Indies. (1987-1990)

Scholarships and Awards

• Basic Science Award, in recognition of Teaching Excellence in the School of Graduate Medical Sciences, Barry University (2008, 2007, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996)
• Professor of the Year awards:
  • 2005: Professor of the Year by Physician Assistant class of 2007
  • 2005: Professor of the Year by Podiatric Medical class of 2008
  • 2003: Professor of the Year by the Class of 2006, School of Graduate Medical Sciences
  • 2000: Professor of the Year by the Class of 2003, School of Graduate Medical Sciences
  • 1999: Professor of the Year by the Class of 2002, School of Graduate Medical Sciences
  • 1998: Professor of the Year by the Class of 2001, School of Graduate Medical Sciences.
  • 1997: Professor of the Year by Class of 2000, School of Podiatric Medicine.
• Marvin D. Steinberg Award (1996) for exemplifying the true spirit of Podiatric Medicine and a willingness to advance the profession into the future through Podiatric Medical Education, Graduating Class of 1996.
• Outstanding Faculty in the School of Podiatric Medicine, 1994-5.
• Awards of Appreciation:
  • Student National Podiatric Medical Association in recognition of teaching excellence, advising and mentoring (2006 & 1994-5).
  • Hispanic Medical Student Association for support and mentoring (1995-1997).
  • Chapter of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons for support of the Surgery Club 1994-1995.

Recent Books / Notes, Published Papers, and Presentations

Books and Notes:

• Notes on the lower extremity for Podiatric, Physician Assistant and Athletic Training students (1993, Revised in 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008).
• Notes on the human body except the lower extremity for Podiatric, Physician Assistant and Athletic Training students (1992, Revised in 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2006).
• Study Guide for Gross Anatomy 11, First edition, for chiropractic students at Palmer College. Brady Hill Printery: Davenport, Iowa, 1991.
• Notes for Gross Anatomy II, Third edition, for chiropractic students at Palmer College. Brady Hill Printery: Davenport, Iowa, 1990.

Abstracts and Published Papers

• MacPherson, B.R. and Pemsingh, R.S., 1997. The Ground Squirrel Model for Cholelithiasis. The role of epithelial glycoproteins. J. Microsc. Res. and Tech. Vol. 39 (1):39-55.
• MacPherson, B.R., Pemsingh, R.S. 1995.Supplemental Update on Model 359-Cholelithiasis in the Richardson's ground squirrel. In Handbook: Animals Models of Human Disease. Fasc. 20. Edited by C.C. Capen,T.C. Jones and G. Migaki. Registry of Comp. Path., Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, D.C..
• MacPherson, B.R., Pemsingh, R.S., and Scott, G.W., 1989. Cholelithiasis, model #359. In Handbook: Animal Models of Human Disease. Fasc. 17. Edited by C.C. Capen et al. Registry of Comp. Path. Washington, D.C.

Abstracts

• Pemsingh, R.S., 1998. Long term concentration of various nucleating agents in gallbladder bile of the Richardson's Ground Squirrel. FASEB Journal, Vol. 12(5) #6408
• Pemsingh, R.S., and MacPherson, B.R., 1997. Aspirin inhibits mucus secretion in the gallbladder of the Richardson's ground squirrel fed a lithogenic diet. FASEB Journal, 11(3): A296.
• Pemsingh, R.S., and MacPherson, B.R., 1996. Analysis of mucus secretion in the gallbladder of the Richardson's ground squirrel fed a lithogenic diet. FASEB Journal, 10(3): A4458.
• Pemsingh, R.S., and MacPherson, B.R., 1995. Determination of potential nucleating agents in gallbladder bile during cholelithiasis. Gastroenterology, Vol. 108(4) # A1144.  
• Pemsingh, R.S., and MacPherson, B.R., 1994. Short term concentration of various nucleating agents in gallbladder bile. FASEB Journal, 8(4/1):A566.
• Pemsingh, R.S., and MacPherson, B.R., 1992. Mucus secretion and stone formation in the ground squirrel gallbladder. Anatomical Record, Vol. 232(4) No. 278.
• Pemsingh, R.S., and MacPherson, B.R., 1991. Cell proliferationin the gallbladder epithelium of the Richardson's ground squirrel fed a lithogenic diet. Anatomical Record, Vol. 229(4): No.238.

Reviewer

• Reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Anatomy (2004-Present).
• Reviewer for A.D.A.M. Student Anatomy Atlas, Lippincott William and Wilkins (1998).

Professional Organizations

• Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society (1997-2005).
• Elected member of the American Association of Clinical Anatomist (1995-).
• Member of the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Content Review Committee (1994-1996).
• Member of the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Examination Writing Committee: General Anatomy and Lower Extremity Anatomy (1992-).
• American Association of Anatomists- Elected (1991-2005)