Experts::USM

SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Health Campus

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Starting Date in USM: 01 January 2013

snurma@usm.my

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MD,
UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (MALAYSIA)
MSc, ANATOMI KLINIKAL
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM) (MALAYSIA)
PhD, PENDIDIKAN PERUBATAN
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA, KUBANG KERIAN (MALAYSIA)

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Siti is renowned for pioneering anatomy education in Malaysia. She focuses on making anatomy accessible through innovative teaching methods rooted in Cognitive Load Theory. She designed the Cognitive Load Theory-based teaching guideline and promoted the Anatomy Education Environment Measurement Inventory. Her contributions earned prestigious awards, including the 2016 Rugayah Jaafar Health Profession Education Award.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Being the first Malaysian clinical anatomist to attain a PhD in medical education, her research delves into instructional design, learning environment, and competency-based education in anatomy. Her pioneering efforts drive innovation and excellence in anatomy education, positioning her as a leader in the field in Malaysia.