Dr. Arya passed away on Februrary 4, 2025. She taught pathology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at PCOM South Georgia. She had been teaching medical students for over 25 years. Prior to joining PCOM, she worked at Ross University School of Medicine.

Dr. Arya held several academic positions including Assistant Dean of Basic Sciences, Director of Medical Education, Course Coordinator of pathology and Module Director of the Heme-Lymph module. She served as Chair of Curriculum Committee, Chair of Grand Rounds Committee, and Chair of Curriculum Management Sub-committee for the CAAM-HP and DMB accreditation visits; and Exam Soft manager. She served the Faculty Senate Chair, and Course Director for the Approach to Hematology and Oncology course.

Dr. Arya regularly employed a myriad of active learning pedagogies, including active learning sessions using audience response systems (Top Hat, Turning point, and Poll Everywhere), flipped classroom, problem-based learning, and modified team-based learning.

Dr. Arya also actively participated in research and scholarly activities, with a special focus on Anatomical Histopathological Cadaveric Research, involving students.

Dr. Arya’s teaching career was distinguished with several recognitions, including awards for Outstanding Faculty of the Year, Best Professor (“Dr. Idol”), Best Mentor, Most Favorite Professor and Outstanding Professor.