Meet Our Team

Dr. Artaman is an epidemiologist with years of experience in clinical, public, and global health epidemiology. He has previously worked as a director in the public sector, a researcher in academia, and a consultant in the private sector. He was formerly an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba (Canada) and a WHO (EU, IARC) consultant and collaborator. He was also a visiting professor at universities in Thailand, Kazakhstan and the UAE. He is currently an expert for the Global Burden of Disease Study.

As a pre-clinical faculty member, Dr. Bala lectures at OUM in Pathology and the Gastrointestinal and Musculoskeletal Systems. He continues to serve as an external advisor on accreditation-related matters for medical schools in the Caribbean, served as Accreditation Director/Associate Professor of Pathology at American International Medical University (AIMU) in St. Lucia, and was Associate Professor of Pathology at Xavier University School of Medicine in Aruba. “Dr. Bala” earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada and underwent postgraduate training in the UK.

Dr. Rickard is a medical specialist consulting in acute and internal medicine. He has spent significant time in both emergency and internal medicine, and now practices in North Brisbane. Dr. Rickard began his formal education with two Bachelor’s degrees, a BS in Anatomy from The University of Melbourne and a BS in Engineering/Electronics from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. He was Chief Biomedical Engineer at the Alfred Hospital in charge of equipping and commissioning Australia’s first trauma center. He earned his MBBS at The University of Queensland, trained at numerous public hospitals including rural service, and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, General and Acute Medicine.

Associate Professor Ghahreman is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon in Sydney. He has a particular interest in utilizing minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery and neuro-endoscopy, as he is passionate about the outcomes these techniques can bring patients and their recovery following surgery. He is the Clinical Coordinator for placements for NSW clinical students. In addition to training the future neurosurgeons, Associate Professor Ghahreman ensures that he remains current in neuroscience advances and education.

Dr. Lykina is a Student Success Advisor and Hemi/Immune Instructor. She earned her MD and PhD in Immunology from Kursk State Medical University (KSMU) in Russia. She is a Senior Lecturer in Immunology at the University of Dodoma (UDOM) in Tanzania and has also lectured at KSMU. She sees allergy patients and does immunology/allergy consults at Kursk Regional Clinical Hospital and UDOM.

Dr. Okeke is a healthcare professional by training and an educator by practice. She has over eleven years of teaching experience from secondary and post-secondary education to graduate and medical schools. She has held roles in the Selma City Schools, Concordia College Alabama, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Rasmussen University, in addition to OUM. She has written multiple articles for Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Black College Today, and the Journal of the Student National Medical Association. Dr. Okeke earned her medical degree from American University of Antigua College of Medicine and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Walden University.

A Pre-Clinical Faculty member and Student Success Advisor, Dr. Shivaraj earned her MBBS degree from Bangalore Medical College and her MD with postgraduate training in Pathology from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India. In addition to directing a public diagnostic laboratory, she has worked as an Assistant Professor of Pathology at the International Medical School, affiliated with Management & Science University in Malaysia, and has taught undergraduate and postgraduate medical students at Bangalore Baptist Hospital in India.

Dr. Webster is a part-time pre-clinical instructor at OUM. She earned her PhD in Cellular Biology at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. Dr. Webster is currently a Lecturer at the University of Central Florida in Orlando and has also been an instructor at the University of Georgia and at Hodges University in Naples, Florida.

Dr. Herrmann has been teaching in the health professions for over 20 years, the last 10 years specifically at the medical school level. In addition to OUM, she is also on the faculty at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and has taught at the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Herrmann earned her medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara International Program School of Medicine and a Master’s of Public Health degree from Florida International University. She is a reviewer of questions published in First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 and has authored an instructor’s manual for Microbiology Fundamentals a Clinical Approach with the McGraw Hill Publishing Company.

Dr. Eskandari is a skilled educator and cancer researcher with a wealth of expertise in Cellular and Molecular Biology. She has conducted extensive research on lung cancer and drug delivery, as well as signaling pathways and genetic interactions. Dr. Eskandari earned her MS in Biochemistry from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in Iran and her PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from York University in Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Behzadigohar is a Melbourne-based Medical Oncologist and research fellow at Victoria’s Peninsula and Southeastern Oncology Group. A Principal and Sub Investigator on multiple clinical trials, he earned his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran and also chairs the Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Meeting at a number of institutions.

Dr. Bonsu is currently completing a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the School of Pharmacy, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, having also completed fellowship training at the Center for Outcomes Research, School of Pharmacy, Monash University, Malaysia. He earned his Bachelor of Pharmacy Honors at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, and his PhD in Epidemiology at Monash University, Australia. His dissertation was the “Role of Statins in Management and Outcomes of Patients with Heart Failure.” Dr. Bonsu’s research interests include clinical and economic evaluation of treatments/services in patients with chronic conditions and examining outcomes among patients underrepresented in clinical trials.

Dr. Smith is OUM’s State Clinical Coordinator for Western Australia. In addition to his University duties, he is a Rural Generalist who also practices Anaesthetics/Emergency Medicine at Waikiki Private Hospital and Kununurra Hospital. Dr. Smith earned his undergraduate degree in Forensic Toxicology from Murdoch University (WA) and his MBBS from The University of Notre Dame School of Medicine in Freemantle. In addition to advanced training in Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine, and Obstetrics, he has also worked with Medicens Sans Frontiers in South Sudan.

Dr. Sultana brings to OUM teaching and administrative experience as Lecturer, Course Director, and Assistant Dean of Students at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. She earned her medical degree from Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, India, and did postgraduate training as a Resident Medical Officer in Surgery at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital in New Delhi, India and in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at B.L. Kapur Super Specialty Hospital in New Delhi.

Dr. Sekotilani Aloi is an accomplished academic and researcher with over a decade of experience in the fields of chemistry and natural products research. Dr. Aloi earned a PhD in Chemistry and a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Otago, New Zealand, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Brigham Young University in Hawaii. Dr. Aloi’s work has spanned several areas, including natural products chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology, with particular expertise in advanced analytical techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Currently, Dr. Aloi is a Lecturer at the National University of Samoa, a Co-supervisor at Auckland University of Technology, and a Lecturer at OUM.

Dr. Tanmay Bagade is a medical educator, researcher, and global health specialist, with expertise in pre-clinical medical education, reproductive health, and public health policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Gender and Health, where his research analyzed global disparities in maternal and child health across 193 countries. Dr Bagade has worked extensively in clinical and academic settings, serving as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist in India, Somalia, and Papua New Guinea, and collaborating with international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). His contributions to maternal health, infertility research, and justice health have shaped policies and improved healthcare outcomes in underserved regions.

Now serving as a Lecturer in Pre-Clinical Education and Research Advisor at OUM, Dr. Bagade is committed to developing innovative medical curricula, mentoring students, and fostering a global perspective in medical education. His interdisciplinary approach ensures that OUM students receive comprehensive, evidence-based training while also engaging in meaningful, high-impact research that addresses global healthcare challenges.

Dr. Frank Parrish is a highly experienced specialist radiologist with an extensive career spanning clinical practice, medical education, and leadership. He has held key radiology positions across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, contributing to advanced imaging techniques, interventional radiology, and clinical training. Currently serving as an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor and Clinical Education Faculty at OUM, Dr. Parrish is dedicated to mentoring medical students, shaping radiology education, and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Dr. Andrew Bahn is a physiologist specializing in academic teaching, research, and medical education. He holds a Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (PhD) and a Postdoctoral Lecturer Qualification.

Since 2010, he has been a Senior Lecturer in Physiology at the University of Otago, following positions at Cardiff University and University of Göttingen. A member of the American Society of Physiology, he has contributed to medical education as an Examiner for Physiology and through global research collaborations, including work in Tokyo, Japan.

Dr. David Mitchell is a board-certified internist with over 25 years of experience in hospital medicine, medical education, and healthcare consulting. He holds degrees in Chemistry (BS), Biochemistry (PhD), and Medicine (MD), earning Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society recognition.

Dr. Mitchell has worked as a hospitalist, medical director, and educator, serving institutions such as Akron General Medical Center, and Aultman Hospital. His expertise spans patient care, medical writing, expert witness consulting, and healthcare market analysis.