Ali Banigesh

Curriculum specialist and medical educator with a PhD in Pharmacology and a Master of Education in Medical Education and Educational Technology from the University of Saskatchewan. More than ten years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, course redevelopment, assessment design, curriculum mapping, faculty collaboration, and educational technology across medicine, pharmacy, and dental education. Experienced in coordinating interdisciplinary academic projects, facilitating curriculum review processes, supporting faculty members in course design, and implementing learner-centered, evidence-informed educational practices.

Committed to developing inclusive, high-quality graduate education that aligns with institutional standards and continuous quality improvement.

Coordinator & Instructor, Experimental Basis of Physiology and Pharmacology - College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan - Saskatoon, SK

• Coordinated curriculum delivery for laboratory and lecture components.
• Developed course learning outcomes aligned with program objectives.
• Designed assessments and evaluation strategies.
• Revised course materials based on student feedback.
• Collaborated with faculty members regarding curriculum improvements.
• Managed course scheduling and instructional resources.
• Supported continuous curriculum quality improvement. (CPPS 307)

Curriculum Developer - College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan - Saskatoon, SK

• Developed undergraduate medical, pharmacy, and dental curricula.
• Designed course syllabi, learning outcomes, instructional activities, and assessments.
• Participated in curriculum review and continuous quality improvement.
• Conducted curriculum mapping across pharmacy programs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary faculty on course redevelopment.
• Applied backward design principles and constructive alignment.
• Integrated educational technologies into course delivery.
• Designed active learning and flipped classroom experiences.
• Supported competency-based curriculum initiatives.
• Facilitated faculty discussions regarding curriculum implementation.

Research Associate in Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology - University of Saskatchewan - Saskatoon, SK

(2014-08 - 2016-08)

Under supervision of Dr. Adel Muhammed

Post-doctoral fellow in Pharmacology - University of Saskatchewan - Saskatoon, SK

(2012-06 - 2014-06)

Under supervision of Dr. Kaushik Desai.

Master of Medical education and educational technology - Medical Education and Educational Technology - University of Saskatchewan (2016-10 - 2018-05)

PhD - Pharmacology - University of Saskatchewan (2005-10 - 2011-06)

M.Sc.

• Pharmacology - University of Saskatchewan (1996-09 - 2000-05)

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Tripoli University (1985-09 - 1990-06)