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Dr. Vaishaly Bharambe
25+ years of teaching
Meet Your Teacher

Dr. Vaishaly Bharambe

Professor of Anatomy · MBBS · MD (Anatomy) · PhD · Over 25 Years of Teaching Experience

Anatomy is one of the most challenging subjects in the medical curriculum, requiring students to understand, visualise, and retain a vast amount of information.

Dr. Vaishaly Bharambe is a renowned and much-loved anatomy teacher who believes that a strong foundation in anatomy is essential for developing a sound understanding of the human body and building a confident and successful medical career.

She teaches anatomy with unwavering scientific integrity, using clear explanations, thoughtfully hand-drawn visual sketches, and clinically relevant connections to make complex concepts easier to understand. Her teaching helps students understand not only what they need to learn, but also why they need to learn it.

Through visualisation, she helps students move beyond memorising facts and use meaningful images as anchors for knowledge, making information easier to organise, understand, and retain.

Studying anatomy with Dr. VB, students develop techniques of effective study and recall that serve them well throughout their medical education and beyond.

About

Dr. Vaishaly Bharambe

MBBS, MD, PhD – Anatomy

  • Dedicated to Ethical Education
  • Strong Believer in Solid Anatomy Foundations
  • Known for Visual & Innovative Teaching
  • Renowned for Sketch-to-Recall Learning
  • Strong Belief in Anatomy–Clinical Correlation
  • Belief in Continuous Assessment as a Learning Method
Experience

Over 25 years of experience in teaching Anatomy, with a focus on innovative approaches to Anatomy education, academic leadership, research, and curriculum development.

Founder, VB Anatomy Academy2023–Present

Previously held senior academic positions, including Professor & Head of Department of Anatomy, Dean, and Deputy Director, at leading medical institutions in India.

Institutions worked with include:

  • Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune
  • Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune
Selected Publications

Research & Publications

The following publications have been selected to represent key areas of research in Anatomy, clinical anatomy, medical education, and organ donation.

European Journal of Anatomy

  • Bharambe V, Arole V. Study of the Distribution of Left Coronary Artery—Clinical Importance. European Journal of Anatomy. 2013;17(4):250–256. View article
  • Sridhar P, Arole V, Bharambe V. Variation in Origin and Branching Pattern of Hepatic Arteries and Their Clinical Significance. European Journal of Anatomy. 2019;23(4):279–287. View article
  • Bharambe V, Vatsalaswamy P, Manvikar PR, Bajpayee P. Anatomy Acts in India: A Review. European Journal of Anatomy. 2019;23(6):469–477. View article

Journal of the Anatomical Society of India

  • Bharambe V, Arole V. Study of Myocardial Bridges. Journal of the Anatomical Society of India. 2008;57(1):14–21. View article
  • Bharambe V, Shevade S, Patel D, Manvikar PR, Bajpayee P. A Study of Extensor Tendons of the Hand from Point of View of Evolution. Journal of the Anatomical Society of India. 2017:112–117. View article
  • Vijayakumar K, Senthilkumar S, Chandratre Soham G, Bharambe Vaishaly. An Analysis of Arches of the Foot: Grading the Severity of Pesplanus and Pescavus Using a Newly Designed Podoscope and Parameters. Journal of the Anatomical Society of India. 2021;70(2):85–92. View article

Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation

  • Bharambe V, Arole V, Vatsalaswamy P, Kulkarni P, Kulkarni P. Knowledge and Attitude toward Organ Donation among People in Lanja: A Rural Town in India. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2018;29(1):160–166. View article
  • Bharambe V, Arole V, Vatsalaswamy P, Kulkarni P, Kulkarni P. Knowledge and Attitude toward Organ Donation among Health-Care Professionals in a Rural Town in India. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2018;29(3):671–679. View article

BANTAO Journal

  • Bharambe V, Rathod H, Angadi K. Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation among Medical Students. BANTAO Journal. 2016;14(1):34–40. View article
  • Bharambe V, Arole V, Vatsalaswamy P, Manvikar P, Rathod H. Organ Donation: From Point of View of Students Doing Medical Internship in India. BANTAO Journal. 2017;14(2):67–72. View article
  • Bharambe V, Vatsalaswamy P, Arole V, Manvikar P. Organ Donation: Organ Transplant Coordinator’s Perspective. BANTAO Journal. 2018;16(2):90–95. View article
  • Bharambe V, Manvikar PR, Mahajani S, Vibhute B. Organ Donation in India from the Point of Liver Specialists. BANTAO Journal. 2019;17(2):67–73. View article

Sahel Medical Journal

  • Bharambe V, Kanaskar N, Arole V. A Study of Biceps Brachii Muscle: Anatomical Considerations and Clinical Implications. Sahel Medical Journal. 2015;18(1). View article
  • Shinde A, Manvikar P, Bharambe V. Morphometric Study of Sacral Hiatus and Its Significance in Caudal Epidural Anesthesia. Sahel Medical Journal. 2015;18(3):134–138. View article
  • Bharambe V, Shevade S, Swamy V, Kanaskar N. Additional Heads of Dorsal Interosseous Muscle in Caucasian Cadavers and Their Clinical Significance. Sahel Medical Journal. 2013;16:174–177. View article
  • Dayer MJ, Bharambe VK. A Cadaveric Study of Thoracic Paravertebral Spaces from the Point of View of Paravertebral Block. Sahel Medical Journal. 2021;24(2):80–89. View article

Teikyo Medical Journal

  • Bharambe V, Puranam V, Manvikar P. Organ Donation and Gender Differences: A Qualitative Study of Female Donor Experiences. Teikyo Medical Journal. 2021;44(5):1223–1231. View article

Cureus

  • Jadhav S, Bharambe V, Pathak V, Khurjekar A, Navandar R, Arunprasad. A Novel Online Dissection Course on Lower Limb Anatomy During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Cureus. 2022;14(3):e23081. View article

Electronic Journal of General Medicine

  • Bharambe VK, Prasad A, Bokan R, Kalthur S, Manvikar P, Puranam V. The Anatomist’s Perspective Today towards Human Body Donation for Procurement of Cadavers for Study of Human Anatomy. Electronic Journal of General Medicine. 2023;20(3):em480. View article

Indian Journal of Transplantation

  • Bharambe VK, Vijayakumar K, Arunprasad VK, Methepatil S, Jadhav S, Ambike M. A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Knowledge Regarding Brain Death among Health Professionals in India. Indian Journal of Transplantation. 2023;17:55–60. View article
Recognition

Awards & Recognition

  • University Gold Medal
  • International Gold Medal
  • Dr H J Mehta Memorial Award for Best Research
  • Dr Indurkar Trophy
  • K G Saxena Memorial Gold Medal
  • Innovative Teaching Award
  • Asia-GCC Dynamic Leader Award — Anatomy
  • Dr Indurkar Trophy
Dr. Vaishaly Bharambe being felicitated at Yenepoya University Dr. Vaishaly Bharambe receiving an award
Beyond the Classroom

Taking Medicine to Students and to Society

  • Lectures & educational engagements for social awareness
  • Student-community interactive focused programmes
  • Public & community engagements
  • Professional & senior-level training programmes
  • Public awareness drives & campaigns
Dr. Vaishaly Bharambe at a community awareness lecture Dr. Vaishaly Bharambe addressing a public programme Dr. Vaishaly Bharambe conducting a training programme

"My aim is simple — that no student should ever feel anatomy is something to be memorised and feared. Understand it, draw it, and it becomes yours for life."

Dr. Vaishaly Bharambe
Founder, VB Anatomy Academy