Dr. Podcheko is a Clinical Endocrinologist with over a decade of experience in active medical research, medical education and academic administration. He leads the Basic Sciences program at AUIS with a focus on personal development of each student through critical thinking skills, active teaching and effective mentoring. As an educator, he believes in producing real-world health professionals with an acute sense of fiscal and social accountability. Dr. Podcheko is interested in curriculum development, students and faculty evaluation, and development of new methods of active learning in Basic Medical Sciences.