Dr. Raj Dasgupta, an Indian American physician specializing in pulmonary, critical care, sleep and internal medicine, has received recognition from Kaplan Medical for 20 years of dedication to educating medical students worldwide.
Dasgupta announced the recognition in a LinkedIn post, thanking Kaplan Medical, a division of Kaplan Test Prep that helps in preparation for medical licensing and health-related board exams, for acknowledging his contributions to medical education.
He described teaching as a central part of his professional work, particularly his approach of connecting basic medical sciences with clinical medicine through interactive learning.
Dasgupta was also recognized for his contributions as an author to Kaplan’s United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 Physiology book and its USMLE Step 2 and Step 3 Internal Medicine books.
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USMLE is a three-step examination system used in the medical licensing process in the United States. The examinations assess a candidate’s ability to apply medical knowledge and clinical skills in patient care.
Dasgupta said he valued the opportunity to meet students through Kaplan’s live lectures and online teaching programs. He also expressed appreciation for the students he had encountered throughout his teaching career.
His association with medical education extends beyond his work with Kaplan. Dasgupta has taught USMLE Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 courses, along with internal medicine board review programs, through Kaplan and other educational organizations.
An Elsevier author biography describes him as having taught these examination preparation courses internationally for at least 15 years as of the publication of his 2016 book, Medicine Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls.
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Dasgupta co-authored the book with R. Michelle Koolaee. Published by Elsevier Health Sciences in 2016, it uses clinical cases to help medical students develop diagnostic reasoning and apply medical knowledge to patient scenarios. A second edition was published in 2025.
He is also a quadruple board-certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. His professional work combines clinical practice with medical education, writing and media appearances.
In an October 2023 interview with Osmosis, Dasgupta discussed his approach to teaching and the importance of adapting educational methods to different generations of medical students.
He explained that his interest in teaching USMLE courses grew from his own experience preparing for the examinations and wanting to make the learning process more engaging. The Kaplan recognition marks an acknowledgment of Dasgupta‘s 20-year teaching commitment.