Email

arindams@bcm.edu

Positions

Assistant Professor

Family and Community Medicine

Director of Medical Student Education

Addresses

Harris Health System (Clinic)

Northwest Health Center
1100 W. 34th St
Houston, TX 77018
United States

Education

Residency at Baylor College of Medicine

06/2020 - Houston, TX

Family & Community Medicine

MD from Baylor College of Medicine

05/2015 - Houston, Texas

Medical Genetics

BS from Rice University

05/2011 - Houston, TX

Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Healthcare Management

Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine

08/2024 - Houston, TX

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Professional Statement

As an academic primary care physician, I enjoy collaborating with trainees to deliver evidence-informed and patient-centered care. I’m passionate about mentorship, advocacy and fostering a culture of belonging – where students feel seen, residents feel heard, and patients feel respected.

Websites

Selected Publications

• "Using Workplace-Based Assessments in Undergraduate Medical Education." Family Medicine. 2024;
• "Climate Change as a Social Determinant of Health: An Interactive Case-based Learning Activity." MedEdPortal. 2023;
• "Empowering Low-income Patients with BP Monitors to Improve HTN Control." J Am Board Fam Med. 2024;
• "Imprecise Clinical Assessments and Inaccurate Grades." Family Medicine. 2024;

Memberships

American Academy of Family Physicians

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Gold Humanism Honor Society