Varuneshwar Parsad, MD
College of Health Sciences
Assistant Professor
Biography
Dr. Varuneshwar Parsad is an internationally trained physician and anatomist with an MD in Anatomy and an MBBS degree, bringing together a strong foundation in basic sciences with practical clinical insight. His academic journey reflects a commitment to integrated, student-centered medical education that bridges anatomy with clinical application.
He began his academic career in India, serving in teaching and faculty roles across medical colleges, progressing from Tutor to Assistant Professor. During this period, he developed extensive experience in gross anatomy, embryology, and cadaveric dissection, while actively participating in curriculum delivery, student mentoring, and academic assessment.
To broaden his impact in global medical education, Dr. Parsad later moved to the Caribbean, where he served as Assistant Professor and was subsequently promoted to Associate Professor at the Medical University of the Americas, Saint Kitts and Nevis. He was a key faculty member in the Human Body Structure and Function course, delivering system-based, integrated teaching across anatomy and related disciplines. In addition, he contributed to Systems and Disease and Foundations of Clinical Medicine courses, strengthening students’ understanding of clinical correlations. He also served as a Course Director for Organismal Biology, supported students through academic remediation, and worked as a mock examiner for Clinical Skills Examinations, helping prepare students for international licensure pathways.
Dr. Parsad’s scholarly interests include anatomical variations, innovative teaching strategies, and the integration of foundational sciences with clinical medicine. He remains actively engaged in academic writing, peer review, and conference presentations, and is passionate about collaborative teaching, mentorship, and continuous improvement in medical education.
1. Thakur, K.C., Jethani S, L., & Parsad, V. (2015). Non-piercing Variation of Musculocutaneous Nerve. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, 4; 15515-15517.
2. Prasad V. and Jagdish P. (2018). Study of the Correlation of Bicondylar and Intercondylar Width with the Length of Femur in Uttarakhand Population. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. 6:9; 68-69.
3. Parsad V. and Hordiichuk D. (2023). Evaluation of Calcium, Zinc and Copper levels in Clavicles in Human Fetuses: A Teaching Hospital Based Study. Int J Acad Med Pharm. 5:5; 79-81.
4. Kacker S, Parsad V, Singh N, Hordiichuk D, Alvarez S, Gohar M, Kacker A, Rai SK (2024). Planar Cell Polarity Signaling: Coordinated Crosstalk for Cell Orientation. Journal of Developmental Biology. 2024; 12(2):12.
5. Parsad V, Hordiichuk D, Srinivasan M (2024) An Unusual Third Root of the Median Nerve from the Musculocutaneous Nerve: A Case Report. J Anatomical Variation and Clinical Case Report 1:108.
6. Parsad V, (2024) Challenges and Distinctions in Online Anatomy Education for Medical Students: A Short Review. Global Journal for Research Analysis. Volume 13, Issue-10, October-2024. PRINT ISSN No. 2277-8160.
7. Ahamad V, Kumari R, Parsad V (2025), Leveraging Telemedicine for Effective Tuberculosis Management in Remote and Undeserved Areas. Journal of Medical and Life Sciences. Vol.7, No. 1, P.22-32
8. Parsad V, Divakaran J (2025), Active Learning in Medical Education: A Brief Overview of its Benefits MAR Pathology and Clinical Research (2025) 2:4.
9. Parsad V, Srinivasan M (2025), An Atypical Branch from the Right Pulmonary Artery During Heart Dissection: A Case Report. Journal of Anatomical Variation and Clinical Case Report Vol 3
10. Parsad V., Pandey N., Agrawal S., Kumari R. (2025) “Anatomical, Biomechanical, and Biochemical Factors Contributing to the Higher Incidence of ACL Injuries in Female Athletes Versus Male Athletes”. Journal of Medical and Life Science,7(3): 376-383.
• Certificate of Honor – Sport-o-Cultural fest, L.L.R.M Medical College Meerut, 13th-27th November 2019.
• Covid Warrior Award – Mulayam Singh Yadav Medical College and Hospital, 1st July 2020.
• Most likely to end up on Grey’s Anatomy – Medical University of The Americas, 9th August 2023.
