22268-Byram, Jessica
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Jessica Byram, PhD

Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology

Phone 317-278-2414
Address
MS 5025H
ANAT
IN
Indianapolis, IN
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Bio

Jessica Byram received her MS in Human Biology from the University of Indianapolis and her PhD in Anatomy Education at Indiana University School of Medicine. 

She is Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiology at Indiana University School of Medicine, where she teaches human gross anatomy, histology and embryology, medical, health professional, graduate, and undergraduate students. She is the Assistant Director of the Phase 1 Curriculum of IUSM. She is director of the Education Track PhD program in Anatomy & Physiology. She also mentors MS and PhD students pursuing anatomy and medical education research. 

Titles & Appointments

  • Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
  • Assistant Director, Phase 1 Curriculum
  • Director, Education Track PhD Program
  • Education
    2017 PhD Indiana University
    2013 MS University of Indianapolis
    2010 BA Metropolitan State College of Denver
  • Research

    My research thus far has examined professional identity formation (PIF) across the medical education spectrum, from undergraduate medical education to residency. I am also interested in professionalism education and perspectives of professionalism in medical students. 

  • Professional Organizations
    American Association of Anatomists
    American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA)
    Central Group on Educational Affairs
  • Awards
    Org: Dept. of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
    Desc: McAteer Service Award
    Scope: Department
    Date: 2023-06-01
    Org:
    Desc: Trustee Teaching Award
    Scope: University
    Date: 2022-05-01
    Org:
    Desc: Scholar Educator Award
    Scope: School
    Date: 2021-09-01
    Org: Dept. of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
    Desc: Shellhammer Teaching Award
    Scope: Department
    Date: 2020-06-01

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