Dr. P. Youhasan is a Senior Lecturer (Gr II) in Medical Education and Research at the Faculty of Health-Care Science (FHCS), Eastern University, Sri Lanka. He completed PhD at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. His doctoral research focused on “Fostering flipped classroom pedagogy in the context of undergraduate health professions education.” In 2022, his PhD thesis won the ‘Dean List Award’ - the highest recognition of excellence from the Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

His passion is searching for a new way of teaching, blending educational technology with traditional teaching, and sharing the new teaching methods with his colleagues. Youhasan’s research interests align with advancing the teaching-learning process through technology. His work uses mixed methods, psychometric analysis, and education design-based study.

His research has been published in reputed medical education journals such as BMC Medical Education PLOS One, Medical Science Educator, BMC Nursing, Journal of Professional Nursing and Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism. He has received awards for presentations at various scientific conferences. He has served as a reviewer for prominent conferences and journals.

Having joined FHCS in 2016, Dr Youhasan has made essential contributions in teaching undergraduate medicine and nursing programme. His other responsibilities include educational development, consulting on curriculum development and e-learning, and scholarship in medical education.

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Indexed Journal Articles

1. Youhasan, P., Lyndon, M.P., Chen, Y., & Henning, M. A. (2022). Implementation of a Web-Based Educational Intervention for Promoting Flipped Classroom Pedagogy: A Mixed-Methods Study. Medical Science Educator. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-022-01706-7  
2. Youhasan, P., Henning, M. A., Chen, Y., & Lyndon, M. P. (2022). Developing and evaluating an educational web-based tool for health professions education: the Flipped Classroom Navigator. BMC Medical Education, 22(1), 594. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03647-6 
3. Youhasan, P., Chen, Y., Lyndon, M. P., & Henning, M. A. (2022). University teachers' perceptions of readiness for flipped classroom pedagogy in undergraduate nursing education: A qualitative study. Journal of Professional Nursing, 41, 26-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.04.001
4. Lohitharajah, J., & Youhasan, P. (2022). Utilizing gamification effect through Kahoot in remote teaching of immunology: Medical students' perceptions. Journal of advances in medical education & professionalism, 10(3), 156–162. https://doi.org/10.30476/JAMP.2022.93731.1548
5. Youhasan, P., Chen, Y., Lyndon, M., & Henning, M. A. (2021). Assess the feasibility of flipped classroom pedagogy in undergraduate nursing education in Sri Lanka: A mixed-methods study. PloS one, 16(11), e0259003. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0259003
6. Youhasan, P., Chen, Y., Lyndon, M., & Henning, M. A. (2021). Exploring the pedagogical design features of the flipped classroom in undergraduate nursing education: a systematic review. BMC nursing, 20(1), 50. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00555-w
7. Kanchana KTG, Youhasan P. (2022) Impact of sanitary restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life of the Sri Lankan population. Critical Care Innovations, 5(2), 29-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.32114/CCI.2022.5.2.29.39 
8. Youhasan, P., Chen, Y., Lyndon, M., & Henning, M. (2020). Development and validation of a measurement scale for nursing students’ readiness to the flipped classroom in Sri Lanka. Journal Of Educational Evaluation For Health Professions, 17, 41. https://doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2020.17.41
9. Youhasan, P., & Sanooz, A. R. M. (2019) Technology Enabled Formative Assessment in Medical Education: A Pilot Study through Kahoot. Education in Medicine Journal 11 (3), pp.23-29. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21315/eimj2019.11.3.3
10. Youhasan, P, Sivanjali, M, and Sathaananthan, T. (2019) Outcome Based Medical Curriculum: Features, Standards and Challenges. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education 10 (1), pp.34-38. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjme.v10i1.44593  
11. Kanchana, K.T.G. Youhasan, P. (2018) Knowledge and Attitudes on Fetal Anomalies among Pregnant Women in Teaching Hospital Mahamodara, Galle. International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) 7 (4), pp.231-235. DOI: http://doi.org/10.11591/ijphs.v7i4.14234 
12. Youhasan, P. and Sathaananthan, T. (2016). Educational Environment for Undergraduate Medicine and Nursing Programme at Eastern University, Sri Lanka; Students’ Perceptions. OUSL Journal. 11, pp.23–35. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/ouslj.v11i0.7341 

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

1. Sujendran, S., Lokeesan, V., Youhasan, P., Sathaananthan, T., & Karunakaran, K. (2021). Nutritional Status of Primary School Children in Eastern Sri Lanka. International Journal of Healthcare Sciences, 8(2), 120-125.
2. Mayureshan, K. Sathaananthan, T. Youhasan, P. Karunakaran, K. E. (2017). Medical Graduates’ Perception on Curriculum Implementation at Eastern University, Sri Lanka. SAS Journal of Medicine. 3 (10), pp.280–283. DOI: 10.21276/sasjm.2017.3.10.8 
3. Youhasan, P. (2017). Perceived Level of Clinical Competency among Graduate Nursing Students in Eastern University, Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study between Male and Female Students. KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS). 1(1), pp.80-86. 

Presentations at International / National / Regional Conferences /Symposia

1. Youhasan P, Chen Y, Lyndon M, Henning MA. FLIPPED CLASSROOM NAVIGATOR©: a web-based tool for promoting flipped classrooms in health professions education. Paper presented at the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) -2024.
2. Youhasan P, Chen Y, Lyndon M, Henning MA. Health professions educationists’ perspectives on fostering flipped classroom pedagogy in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) -2024.
3. Youhasan P, Chen Y, Lyndon M, Henning MA. Implementation of a Web-Based Educational Intervention for Promoting Flipped Classroom Pedagogy: A Mixed-Methods Study. Paper presented at: the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) -2023, National University of Singapore (NUS).
4. Youhasan P, Chen Y, Lyndon M, Henning MA. University Teachers’ Perspectives on Fostering Flipped Classroom Pedagogy: A Qualitative Study. Paper presented at: The Australian Science Education Research Association (ASERA-53) Conference; 2022 June 28 – July 1; Perth: Curtin University, Australia.
5. Youhasan P, Chen Y, Lyndon M, Henning MA. Developing and Evaluating an Educational Web-Based Tool for Promoting Flipped Classroom Pedagogy in Health Professional Education. Paper presented at: The MSF Asia Scientific Days and International Conference on Medical Sciences – 2022; 4th August 2022 at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
6. Youhasan P, Chen Y, Lyndon M, Henning MA. Development and validation of a measurement scale to assess nursing students’ readiness for the flipped classroom. Paper presented at: The MSF Asia Scientific Days and International Conference on Medical Sciences – 2022; 4th August 2022 at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
7. Youhasan P, Henning MA, Chen Y, Lyndon M. Developing and Evaluating an Educational Web-Based Tool for Promoting Flipped Classroom Pedagogy. Paper presented at: 19th annual Innovations in Medical Education (IME) Online Conference; 2022 Feb 17-18; California: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Available from: https://sites.usc.edu/ime-conference/2022-ime-conference-proceedings/
8. Youhasan P, Chen Y, Lyndon M, Henning MA. Implementing flipped classroom pedagogy in undergraduate nursing education in Sri Lanka: a mixed-methods study. Paper presented at: Colombo Conference on Medical Education; 2021 Nov 19-20; Colombo: College of Medical Educationists Sri Lanka. Available from: https://colombocme.org/proceedings-book/ 
9. Youhasan P, Chen Y, Lyndon M, Henning MA. Content validation of a flipped classroom readiness questionnaire for undergraduate nursing students. Paper presented at: School of Graduate Studies Research Showcase; 2020 Dec 3; Auckland: School of Graduate Studies, The University of Auckland
10. Youhasan P, Chen Y, Lyndon M, Henning MA. Content validation of a flipped classroom readiness questionnaire for undergraduate nursing students. Paper presented at:  HealtheX; 2020 Sep 18; Auckland: Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland
11. Youhasan P, Chen Y, Lyndon M, Henning MA. Flipped classroom in undergraduate nursing education: a systematic review. Paper presented at: Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC); 2021 Jan 22-24; Singapore: National University of Singapore. Available from: http://t.ly/atvm
12. Youhasan, P, Chandratilake, M. (2020). The Educational Adequacy of Public Health Component in The Medical Curriculum at Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 17th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC 2020), Singapore. Pp 76. 
13. Sivanjali, M. Youhasan, P. Sujaa M.A.A. (2018) Clinical teachers’ perception on an integrated medical curriculum and its role in promoting a holistic approach in patient care. Book of Proceedings of International Conference on Health Sciences, Colombo. Pp 72-73.
14. Youhasan, P., & Sanooz, A. R. M. (2018). Technology Enabled Formative Assessment in Medical Education. Proceeding of The 3rd International Conference on Advances in Computing and Technology (ICACT 2018), Sri Lanka. Pp 36. http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/19013 
15. Youhasan, P, Sivanjali, M, and Sathaananthan, T. (2018). Outcome Based Medical Curriculum; Features, Standards and Challenges. Proceeding of 13th International Medical Education Conference (IMEC 2018), Malaysia. Pp 93. 
16. Sathaananthan, T. Karunakaran, K. E. Arulpragasam A. N. Youhasan, P. (2017). Feasibility of Introducing a Bachelor of Public Health Programme in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Inaugural Colombo Conference on Medical Education. 11, pp.26. 
17. Youhasan, P. and Sathaananthan, T. (2017). Clinical Competency among Graduate Nursing Students in Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 13th Annual SLAIHEE Conference on Higher Education in Sri Lanka.  Pp 51-54. 
18. Youhasan, P. and Sathaananthan, T. (2016). Education Environment for Health-Care Education at Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 9th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. Pp 250.
19. Youhasan, P and Sujendran, S. (2015). Analyzing the factors influencing on the selection of contraceptive methods among married women in a selected location of Batticaloa district, Proceeding of Peradeniya University Sri Lanka International Research Session (I-purse 2015). Vol.19, Pp 216. 
20. Youhasan, P, Sujendran, S. (2014). Factors influence on the selection of contraception in Batticaloa, Annual Scientific Session, Jaffna Medical Association, Pp 28.

1. Flipped Classroom Pedagogy
2. Blended Learning
3. Technology Enhanced Learning
4. Health Professions Education
5. Public Health
6. Factor Analysis
7. Creating Educational Videos
8. Instruction System Designing

Undergraduate – MBBS and B. Sc (Nursing)

• Peace Medicine
• Nursing Education
• Study Skills

Short Courses

• Healthcare Research Methodology

Postgraduate 

• Currently supervising two MSc students’ research projects.
• Currently available to supervise PhD and MPhil students’ research in teaching-learning and public health

Resource Person for Staff Development Workshop

• Coordinated and served as a resource person for the ‘MERP’ (Medical Education Research and Practice) workshop at the Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, EUSL. 
• Currently available to develop and conduct workshops and intensive boot camps focused on improving teaching and learning practices in higher education.

Curriculum Development

• I have made significant contributions to the curriculum revision of MBBS and BScHons (Nursing) programs, as well as the development of new programs in Bachelor of Public Health, BScHons (Pharmacy), and BSc Sport Science at FHCS, EUSL.

Visiting Lecturer

• Visiting Lecturer for BScHons in Nursing (External Degree) at Centre for External Degrees and Extension Courses (CEDEC), Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

1. 2024 - ‘Vice Chancellor’s Award on Output-Based Research 2023’ of Eastern University, Sri Lanka (LKR 400,000)
2. 2024 – Short Communication Presentation “Merit Award” Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) -2024, Colombo.
3. 2023 – “Proctor Coomarasamy Award for Observational Research” for the best research publication in an Academic Discipline using the Observational (Descriptive) Approach at General Convocation-2023 of Eastern University, Sri Lanka (LKR 12,000)
4. 2023 - Merit Award in for short communication at the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) -2023, National University of Singapore (NUS).
5. 2022 - Dean’s list award for PhD at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
6. 2022 - Best poster presentation award at the Colombo Conference on Medical Education in 2022.
7. 2019 – AHEAD award (World Bank Scholarship) to follow PhD at the University of Auckland, New Zealand (LKR 9 million).
8. 2013 - UCTIT Award in the inter-university competency test for information technology, HETC project, Sri Lanka.

Grants

1. 2023 – APMEC Bursary received from National University of Singapore (NUS) for presenting research abstract at Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) -2023, Singapore (SD $950).
2. 2022- University of Auckland’s travel grant to attend a research conference at Curtin University, Perth, Australia (NZD $3000).
3. 2020- APMEC grant received from National University of Singapore (NUS) for presenting research abstract at Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference, Singapore (SD $950).
4. 2018 - MASHAV Israeli government scholarship for attending training on New Pedagogies in the 21st Century for Higher Education Teachers scheduled from 26 November-13 December 2018 in Israel (Partial funding - including course fees, traveler’s insurance, accommodation fees, and living expenses).
5. 2018 - Eastern University Travel Grant to visit Israel for attending international training.
6. 2018 - Eastern University Research Grant for surveying nutritional assessment among primary school students in Sri Lanka.
7. 2016 - WHO travel grant to an exposure visit to Tribhuvan University, Nepal for developing BPH curriculum in Sri Lanka (LKR one million).

At the University

Current Positions

1. Secretary of Curriculum Development and Evaluation Committee, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2023 to date.
2. Secretary of Faculty Research Committee, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2024 to date.
3. Coordinator of Information Technology Cell, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2024 to date.
4. Editorial Board Member of the Journal of HealthCare Education - 2024 to date.
5. Member of Ethics Review Committee of Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2024 to date.
6. Senior Lecturer (Gr II) in Medical Education and Research at Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2022 to date

Previous Positions

1. Lecturer (Probationary) in Medical Education and Research at Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2016 to 2022
2. Member of Faculty Research Committee, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2023 to 2024.
3. Editorial Committee member of the 2nd International Conference- Emerging Trends in Healthcare Sciences (ICETHS-2024) at the Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
4. Secretary of Curriculum Development and Evaluation Committee, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2016 to 2019.
5. Member of Ethics Review Committee of Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2018 to 2019.
6. Member of Information Technology Cell, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2016 to 2019.
7. Coordinator for Curriculum Development Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) Degree programme form 2016 – 2019.
8. Coordinator of Inauguration Ceremony of 15th BScHons (Nursing) programme in 2023

Professional Membership

1. Member of Technology Education New Zealand 
2. Life member of the College of Medical Educationists, Sri Lanka.
3. Member of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education
4. Member of the Australasian Science Education Research Association
5. Registered Nurse in Sri Lanka Nursing Council (Reg. No-08372)
6. Member of Sri Lanka Graduate Nurses Foundation, Sri Lanka.
7. Life Member of Young Scientists Forum, National Science & Technology Commission, Sri Lanka.
8. Member of the International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), Japan (Membership ID-M008250)
9. Alumni Membership at MASHAV Shalom Club, Israel.