Randall L Nydam, Ph.D.

Associate Dean

Assessment

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Dr. Nydam is an internationally recognized authority in the evolution of lizards and snakes from the Mesozoic Era (Age of Dinosaurs). He has 40 published papers, over 30 published abstracts, and over 70 national and international conference presentations. Dr. Nydam has worked with fossil specimens from all over the world and has named several dozen new species.

In 2017, Dr. Nydam initiated hands-on ultrasound instruction in the medical anatomy course. As part of that effort Dr. Nydam has been studying the impact of ultrasound education on medical student learning and perceptions. The results of these studies have been presented at several medical education national conventions.
Evolution and paleobiogeography of squamate reptiles
Ultrasound education in undergraduate medical curriculum

GRANTS

  • EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH GRANT
    2022 NBOME C3DO Proposal (Pilot A)
    National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners1 Jan 2023 - 31 Jul 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    • O'Hare T,
    • Nydam R