Founded as a medical education platform, Osmosis is a comprehensive web and mobile learning platform that combines a robust medical content library with learning science principles. The platform specializes in creating engaging medical education content through videos, flashcards, and interactive learning tools, serving medical students, nursing students, and healthcare professionals worldwide.
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yale school medicine
Osmosis provides comprehensive career development through its integrated learning platform designed for healthcare professionals. The platform offers specialized content across multiple healthcare disciplines including medicine, nursing, and physician assistant programs. Their approach combines theoretical knowledge with practical clinical applications, supported by expert-reviewed content and innovative learning tools.
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These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
MD, MPH at Osmosis from Elsevier
Dr. Rishi Desai, MD, MPH, is a pediatric infectious disease physician and the Chief Medical Officer at Osmosis, a platform dedicated to health education that serves over 900,000 medical students and clinicians globally. He previously led Khan Academy Medicine and has a strong background in public health. Dr. Desai completed his accelerated education by finishing high school and earning a BS in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from UCLA by age 18. He then completed his medical training at UCSF and worked at prestigious medical centers such as Boston Children’s Hospital and Stanford University.He earned his MPH in epidemiology at UCLA and spent two years as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer at the CDC, where he investigated disease outbreaks. In addition to his role at Osmosis, Dr. Desai currently sees patients through AmWell, a major telemedicine provider. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys spending time with his family, eating raspberries, and learning Mandarin. His contributions to medical education and public health continue to impact the field significantly