*The 3-year first-time residency attainment rate is the weighted average of the 2022-23, through 2024-25 academic years. For each year, the rate is the percent of students attaining a residency out of all graduates or expected graduates in the year who were active applicants in the NRMP match in that year or who attained a residency outside the NRMP match in that year. The 1-year first-time residency attainment rate is 95% for 2024-2025 graduates.
Dewan Saiful Raja, MD
Professor of Clinical Anatomy
Education and Training
| University of Chittagong, M.B.B.S. (Equivalent to M.D.) | September 1984 |
| University of Dhaka, M. PHIL (Medical Anatomy) | May 1992 |
| ECFMG Certificate (0-591-593-9) | January 2002 |
| West Virginia University, DTM & TM | July 2018 |
| Nova Southeastern University, MPH | June 2013 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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October 2016 October 2012 |
| Post-Doctoral Research Training Fellow in Pharmacology NHLBI-USA Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN | 1998-2000 |
| Toefl Score 587(237) | 2001 |
| WHO Training Vitamin A based blindness prevention program. Expanded program on immunization. Management of diarrhea Malaria |
Job Experience
| Professor of Clinical Anatomy American University of Caribbean | July 15, 2024 to Present |
| Professor of Anatomy Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine 7011 Kiran Patel Drive, Winter Garden, Florida 34787 | July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 |
| Professor of Anatomy, Histology, Problem Based Learning, and Histopathology Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine 4800 Lakewood Ranch Florida 34211 | January 2017 to June 2023 |
| Professor of Neuroscience and Toxicology Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida | April 2010 – Dec 2016 |
| Associate Professor of Neuroscience Toxicology Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida, USA | Jan 2005 - Mar 2010 |
| Associate Professor and Director of Anatomy and Embryology Saba University School of Medicine Saba Netherlands, Antilles, Saba the Dutch Caribbean | Oct 2000 - Dec 2005 |
| Post-Doctoral Research Training Fellow Department of Pharmacology Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, USA | Jan 1998 - Oct 2000 |
| Consultant in Human Gross Anatomy Department of Anatomy Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, USA | 1997 |
| Assistant Professor of Anatomy Shahid Ziaur Rahman Medical College Bogra, Bangladesh | 1992 - 1997 |
| M.Phil Student in Anatomy Institute of Post Graduate Medicine and Research Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh | 1989 - 1992 |
| Medical Officer Various Health Centers Directorate of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Bangladesh | 1986 - 1992 |
| Medical Officer City Nursing Home Dhaka, Bangladesh | 1985 - 1986 |
| Assistant Surgeon Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital Sylhet, Bangladesh | 1984 - 1985 |
| Tropical Medicine Experience General Medical Practice in Bangladesh Medical Officer in Malaria, Tuberculosis, and Expanded Program on Immunization Job in the Ministry of Health, Bangladesh | 1985 - 1995 |
Certifications
| ECFMG Certificate | ECFMG Certificate |
| 27.5 Prescribed Credit Hours in Family Practice Completion of 1100 In-Training Exam Questions American Academy of Family Physicians | April 15, 2003 |
| NCHEC, CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) | October 2014 |
Languages
Ability to speak, read, and write in English & Bengali.
Teaching and Administrative Experience
| Teaching Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology, Clinical Correlations American University of Caribbean, Sint Maarten | 2024-PRESENT |
| Curriculum Development, Question writing, recruitment of student and faculty Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine | 2023-2024 |
| Problem based learning, Gross Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Histology, Neurophysiology, Pathology, Toxicology and Neuroanatomy LECOM, SDM, Florida | 2017-2023 |
| Gross Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, and Neuroanatomy Shahid Ziaur Rahman Medical College, Bogra, Bangladesh | 1992 - 1997 |
| Anatomy and Physiology Bogra Nursing Institute, Bangladesh | 1992 - 1997 |
| Examiner in Anatomy in 1st Professional M.B.B.S. Examinations Rajshahi and Chittagong University of Bangladesh | 1992 - 1997 |
| Gross Anatomy Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, United States | |
| Pharmacology: Lecture Classes and Groups Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, United States | 1997-2000 |
| Gross Anatomy, Embryology, Clinical Medicine and USMLE Review Saba University School of Medicine, The Caribbean | 2000-2004 |
Workshops and Seminars
Attended Seminar: Teaching Methodology
Organized by Bangladesh Medical Research Council
Attended Workshop: Improvement of Anatomical Teaching to Medical Students
Sponsored by World Health Organization (WHO)
Research Experience
- M.Phil Thesis Title: Introduction of Cleft Palate in Mice by Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate and its’ Prevention by Folic Acid
- Congenital Anomalies
- Studies in Mice
- Effects of Drug in Mice during Pregnancy
- Role of Folic Acid to Prevent Congenital Anomalies
- Studies in Rabbit Aorta
- Studies in Rat Ileum
- Hypertension
- Trigger finger
- BCG Vaccine
- Dog Waste and Environmental Hazards
- Formaldehyde
- Environmental Tobacco Smoking
Committee Assignments
Lake Erie College of Oateopathic Medicine,
School of Dental Medicine,
Bradenton, Florida
| Chairman, Faculty Promotion Committee | 2019-2023 |
| Member, Admission Committee | 2018-2023 |
| Member, Student Promotion and Graduation Committee | 2018-2021 |
Saba University School of Medicine,
Dutch West Indies
| Chairman, Curriculum Committee Saba University School of Medicine, Saba Netherlands Antilles | 2001 - 2005 |
| Chairman, Anatomy Division | 2002 - 2005 |
| Member, Promotion Committee | 2001 - 2005 |
| Member Student Admission Committee | 2001 – 2005 |
Shahid Ziaur Rahman Medical College,
Bogra, Bangladesh
| Head of the Department of Anatomy | 1992-1997 |
| Member, Admission Committee | 1992-1997 |
| Member, Admission Committee | 1992-1997 |
| Member, Purchase Committee | 1992-1997 |
| Chairman, Library Committee | 1992-1997 |
| Student Counselor | 1992-1997 |
Other Experience
| Team Leader and Rescue Worker during floods, diarrhea epidemics and malaria endemics of Bangladesh | |
| Sterilization Operations (Vasectomy and Tubectomy) Various areas of rural Bangladesh | |
| Visiting Faculty University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA | September 2003 |
| Visiting Faculty Ross University, Dominica | June 2003 |
| Visiting Faculty Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA | April 2000 |
| Volunteer Habitat for Humanity, | 2008 |
| Volunteer Team Leader of PCCF Volunteers Habitat for Humanity | 2009 |
| Volunteer Department of Health, Volusia County, FL, USA | |
| Volunteer Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties Inc. | 2014 - 2016 |
Publications
List of Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals in United States
- Raja D., Sultana B: Health Risk of Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. April 2013. Volume 11 Number 2.
- D. Raja & B. Sultana: The Cost Effectiveness of Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Management of Baldness. The Internet Journal of Pharmacology. 2011 Volume 9 Number 2.
- D. Raja & B. Sultana: The Embryology of Recurrent Discharge from The Umbilicus of a 16-Year-Old Boy. The Internet Journal of Surgery. 2011 Volume 27 Number 2.
- Raja, D., Sultana B. Potential Health Hazards for Students Exposed to Formaldehyde in the Gross Anatomy Laboratory The Journal of Environmental Health. May 2011, Volume 73 Number 6.
- Raja, D. Case Study to the Access of Bacille Calmette-Guérin Vaccine against Tuberculosis in the United States. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. January 2009, Volume 7 Number 1.
- Raja, D. Management of trigger finger by metallic splint: A case report. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. July 2008, Volume 6 Number 3.
Publication in Symposium Proceedings in United States
- Dewan S. Raja. Obesity and Sleep Apnea. Proceedings, The 6th Symposium on Nutrition and Chiropractic. Conquering the Obesity Epidemic. Palmer College of Chiropractic Board of Nutrition. Symposium Held September 20-21, 2008. Proceeding Published March 30, 2009.
Platform Presentation in United States
- Raja, D. Obesity and Sleep Apnea. Platform presentation approved by peer review, documented in the published proceeding for the obesity symposium at PCC Davenport September 19 to 22, 2008.
- Raja, D. & Sultana B. The Physiology of analgesia induced by spinal cord stimulations, Sherman College of Chiropractic, October 9-10, 2010 International Research & Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS)
- Raja, D. & Sultana B. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Vegetarian Diet. Scientific Seminar. Standard Process Food Processing, Palmoya, Wisconsin. June 4-5, 2015.
- Dewan Raja. Association of Chronic Neck, Shoulder, and Low-Back Pain with Sleep Deprivation, APHA 2016, 145th Annual Meeting & Expo (Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2016) to be held in Denver, CO.
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana. The Global Health Effect of Genetically Modified Food. 145th Annual Meeting & Expo (Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2016) to be held in Denver, CO.
Publications in Peer-Reviewed Medical Journals of Bangladesh
- Raja D , Khondoker Shefaet Ullah, and MH Mullick, Induction of Cleft Plate in Mice by Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate. J. Dhaka. Med. Coll. 1994, 3 (1); 24-26.
- Raja,D , Khondoker Shefaet Ullah, and MH Mullick Reduction of the mean Crown-Rump Length of the offsprings of Swiss Albino Mice by Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate. J. Dhaka. Med. Coll. 1993, 2 (2); 49-51.
- Raja,D , Khondoker Shefaet Ullah, and MH Mullick. Effects of Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate on the Mean Weight of Swiss-Albino Mice. J. Dhaka. Med. Coll. 1994, 3 (2); 97-99.
- Khondoker Shefaet Ullah , Raja, D, Jahanara Begum.Induction of Exencephaly in Mice by Insulin. The Hygeia Medical Journal, 1994; 37 (4); 57-61.
- Aktari Afroze,SM Akram Hossain, Raja,D.Vascular Pattern of Human Umbilical Cord TAJ, 1994; 7; 103-106
- Khondoker Shefaet Ullah, Raja, D, Jahanara Begum Reduction of weight of Mice offspring by insulin. J. Physiol. & Parmacal. Vol. 10. No 2. Jan, 1995.
Abstracts of ACC Conference Proceedings in United States
- Poor Availability of Bacillus Calmette - Guerin vaccine against Tuberculosis for Children Travelling Abroad from the United States. Dewan Raja. The Journal of Chiropractic Education Spring 2009 Volume 23 Number 1.
- Environmental Hazards of Formaldehyde in the Gross Anatomy Laboratory. Dewan Raja and Bahar Sultana. The Journal of Chiropractic Education Spring 2010 Volume 24 Number 1.
Poster Presentations in United States
Poster Presentation: FASEB Meeting Washington D.C.
- Comparison of Antihypertensive action of Prazosin and Ketanserine on Sprague Dawley rats. Poster Presentation. Dewan S. Raja & Mohammed A. Maleque. FASEB Journal. Experimental Biology. 1999. Washington D.C. April 17-21.
- The Cost Effectiveness Of Topical Minoxidil Therapy In Management Of Baldness. LB 393. Experimental Biology. 2011. Washington D.C. April 09-13.
- Selection of Food and Vitamins during pregnancy to prevent Hypervitaminosis A and Congenital Defects. Dewan S. Raja & Bahar Sultana. FASEB Journal. Experimental Biology. 2011. Washington D.C. April 09-13.
- Dewan S. Raja & Bahar Sultana. Health hazards and air pollutions caused by photocopiers and printers. 2011 National Environmental Health, Annual Educational Conference, Columbus, OH, June 18-20, 2011.
- Dewan S. Raja & Bahar Sultana. Dog waste is a source of water pollution. 2011 National Environmental Health, Annual Educational Conference, Columbus, OH, June 18-20, 2011.
- Dewan S. Raja, The Valve of the Inferior Vena Cava, A Study of Three Cadaveric Specimen. FASEB Journal, Experimental Biology. 2018, Santiago CA, April 21-25
APHA Posters
- Dewan S. Raja & Bahar Sultana. Atherosclerotic Heart Diseases Due To Air Pollution. APHA 139th Annual Meeting And Exposition Oct29-Nov 02,2011 Washington, DC.
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana. Economic Impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. 142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014) in New Orleans.
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana. Health Education to Prevent Age-related Macular Degeneration in the US population. 143rd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 1 - November 4, 2015).
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana Banning Cell Phones While Driving in the State of Florida. 143rd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 1 - November 4, 2015).
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana. The Global Health Effect of Genetically Modified Food. 145th Annual Meeting & Expo (Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2016) to be held in Denver, CO.
Poster Presentation: Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN
- Comparison of Antihypertensive and Antiarrhythmic Action of Prazosin and Ketanserin in Rat in vivo& Rabbit Aortic Ring in vitro. Dewan S. Raja and Mohammed A. Maleque. Poster Presentation, Research Day, 23rd March, 2000.Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Other Poster Presentations
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana. Poor Availability of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Vaccine against Tuberculosis for Children Travelling Abroad from the United States—selected for presentation on the ACC-RAC 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana. Environmental Hazards of Formaldehyde in the Gross Anatomy Laboratory. ACC-RAC 2010 Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana Management of Pregnancy Related Back Pain 7th Interdisciplinary Congress on Low Back Pain and Pelvic Pain November 9-12, 2010. Los Angeles.
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana. Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and Treatment Modalities of Frozen Shoulder. ACC-RAC 2014, Orlando, Florida.
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana .The Role of Sarcopenia in Osteoporosis. WFC, 2014, Miami Florida.
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana. The Association of Smoking to Low Back Pain. March. 19-21, ACC-RAC 2015, Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana. Overhauling the Chiropractic Curriculum to Meet The Demand of 21st Century. WFC. Athens, Greece, May 13-17, 2015.
- Dewan Raja & Bahar Sultana.The importance of biofeedback therapy in chiropractic management.April 19-21, ACC-RAC, 2017, Washington DC
Symposiums
- Dewan Raja. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Vegetarian Diet. 3rd Annual Whole Food Nutrition Symposium. Standard Process Corporate Head Quarters, Palmyra, WI. June 5-6, 2015.
Publications as Author
- Adunik Dactari Sikkha. A handbook for the primary health workers of Bangladesh depicting 152 common diseases, their signs, symptoms and management, 1995.
- Anatomy Test Papers, 2nd edition (Over 1872 USMLE/NBCE Type MCQs with answers), 2006 ISBN 978-0-9778424-2-1.
- Thoracic Anatomy Tutor (A Text/Note book on thoracic anatomy), 2008 ISBN 978-0-9778424-1-4.
- Toxicology Digest (A required book for Foundation 6 Course of PCCF), 2009 ISBN 978-0-9778424-3-8.
- Lower Limb Anatomy Tutor, 2010 ISBN 978-0-9778424-4-5.
- Upper Limb Anatomy Tutor, December 2011, ISBN 978-0-9778424-9-0.
Society Membership
| Bangladesh Medical Association | 1985 – 1997 |
| Anatomical Society of Bangladesh | 1994 – 1997 |
| American Association of Anatomists | 1999 – 2019 |
| American Medical Association | 2001 – 2004 |
| American Society of Experimental Pharmacology | 2011 – 2012 |
| American Public Health Association | 2011 – 2015 |
| Society of Public Health Education | 2015 – 2018 |
Awards
D1 PBL Facilitator of the Year 2018
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine,
School of Dental Medicine
D1 PBL Facilitator of the Year 2020
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine,
School of Dental Medicine
Best Basic Science Faculty of the Year LECOM SDM 2020
D1 PBL Facilitator of the Year 2021
D1 PBL Facilitator of the Year 2022
Leadership — Faculty Council President,
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine,
School of Dental Medicine 2020
Chairman, Faculty Promotion Committee (2019 to 2023)
References
- Kevin Sherin, MD,MPH
Professor, Department of Primary Care
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tele: 407-325-0433
E-mail: sherinkmj@gmail.com - Arthur J Jackson, Ph.D.
Retired Professor of Anatomy
Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN 37208
Tele: 615-646-8881 - Hugh K. Duckworth, MD
Provost
Educational consultant for Caribbean and International Medical Schools
Former Executive Dean/Professor of Medicine
Saba University School of Medicine
E-mail: hughduck65@yahoo.com or exec.dean@tau.edu.edu.gy
Tele: 662-910-8589; - Prasad S. Dalvi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biology Department
Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences
Gannon University
Erie, PA 1654
Tele: 814-871-5693(office) 814-631-4815(cell)
E-mail: dalvi001@gannon.edu - Jeung Woon Lee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bradenton Florida
School of Dental Medicine
Tele: 954-816-4337(cell)
941-405-1617(office)
E-MAIL: JWLEE@LECOM.EDU