Elpida Artemiou, BSc, MSc, PhD, AFAMEE
Dr. Artemiou is an Associate Professor of Clinical Communication, and the Director of Research and Innovation in Veterinary Medical Education at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Artemiou has focused her career on clinical communication, simulation-based teaching and learning, and outcome assessments. Dr. Artemiou emphasizes active teaching and incorporating blended learning and experiential practice in the classroom. Dr. Artemiou has also developed and implemented outcome assessments to evaluate students’ communication competence and established the role of simulated clients as raters. Dr. Artemiou is passionate in exploring the advances of emerging technologies including the use of Apple technology, virtual and augmented reality, and artificial intelligence within veterinary and medical education.
Her interests further encompass a variety of areas relevant to veterinary medical education including workplace learning and assessment, leadership development, diversity programs, human-animal interactions, the principles of relational coordination in academia and practice, and the One Health approach. Through her many roles at RUSVM, Dr. Artemiou encourages a culture of personal wellness and mindful, reflective daily practice with a focus on Mindful Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Dr. Artemiou is equally passionate about human-animal interactions and improving quality of life for both animals and humans..
Education
BSC Chemistry and Biological Sciences, McGill University
MSC Genetic Counselling, McGill University
PHD Medical Education, International Graduate Medical Education; University Ambrosiana
Research
Medical Education
Clinical Communication
Human Animal Bond
Mind-Body Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Certification
Associate Fellow of the International Association for Medical Education (AFAMEE) 2017
Member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 2015
Ron Taylor Award, DeVry University, 2014
PRIDE, Ross University, 2008
Student Government Recognition Award, RUSVM, 2007
Great Distinction Award, McGill University, 1999
G. Stafford Whitby Award in Polymer Chemistry, McGill University, 1999
Publication Highlights
Koster SL, Sithole F, Gilbert EG, Artemiou E. The potential beneficial effect of classical music on heart rate variability in dogs used in veterinary training. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 2019.103-109, 30.
Little B, Artemiou E, Conan A., Sparks C. Veterinary students and faculty partner in developing a virtual three-dimensional (3D) interactive touch screen canine anatomy table. Medical Science Educator, 2018. MDSE-18-00093R1.
Artemiou E, Gilbert GE, Callanan A, Marchi S, Bergfelt D. Mind-body therapies: an intervention to reduce work-related stress in veterinary academic. Veterinary Record, 2018: doi: 10.1136/vr.104815.
Artemiou E, Adams L.C. Leading a Clinical Communication Program in a Remote Setting: Practical Considerations from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts. AMEE MedEdPublish, 2017; doi https://doi.org/10.15694/mep.2017.000031.
Artemiou E, Conan A., Knobel L. D., Thompson R, Spackman C., Kelly J P., Children’s attitudes towards cats on St. Kitts, West Indies. Anthrozoös, 2017; 30(2):263-271
Mauldin Pereira M, Artemiou E, Conan A., Koster L.S, CruzMartinez L. Case-Based studies and clinical reasoning development: Teaching opportunities and pitfalls for first year veterinary students. Medical Sciences, 2018;doi https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-017-0533-y.
Artemiou E, Gilbert GE, Callanan A, Marchi S, Bergfelt D. Mind-body therapies: an intervention to reduce work-related stress in veterinary academic. Veterinary Record, 2018: doi: 10.1136/vr.104815.
Little B, Artemiou E, Conan A., Sparks C. Computer Assisted Learning: Assessment of the Veterinary Virtual Anatomy Education Software IVALA. Veterinary Sciences, 2018: vetsci-298287; doi: 10.3390/vetsci5020058. br /> Artemiou E, Gilbert G, Fuentealba C, Greenhill L. Raising campus awareness on issues of globalization in veterinary medicine. AMEE MedEdPublish, 2018; doi:https://doi.org/10.15694/mep.2018.0000021.1.