Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
Lecturer
Biography
Dr. Wadner Normil is a physician-educator with extensive experience teaching physiology, pathophysiology, anatomy, and biomedical sciences. He earned his medical degree with honors from the Latin American School of Medicine in Havana, Cuba, and brings a global and interdisciplinary perspective to health sciences education.
His teaching emphasizes active learning, student engagement, and connecting complex physiological concepts to clinical and real-world applications. His professional interests include cardiovascular and renal physiology, chronic disease pathogenesis, global health, and medical education.
Dr. Normil is fluent in English, French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish, and is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds. He is also actively involved in student mentorship, curriculum development, and initiatives that promote academic and professional success.
Education
- MD, Latin American School of Medicine in Havana, Cuba
Professional Certifications
- Georgia Educator Certificate in Sciences
- Georgia Educator Certificate in Biology
Teaching
- VPHY3101/VPHY3107
- VPHY3107L
- VPHY3107D
- VPHY3110
- VPHY4200/6200
- VPHY4200E/6200E
- VPHY4950
- VPHY4780/6580
Clinical Interests
- Cardiovascular and renal physiology
- Chronic disease pathogenesis and pathophysiology
- Global health and medical education
