James S. White

James S. White is an accomplished medical educator who serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. His academic foundation combines a B.A. in History from Lynchburg College with a Ph.D. in Anatomy from The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of The Pennsylvania State University. Throughout his career spanning more than two decades, White has specialized in teaching Human Gross Anatomy, Cell and Tissue Biology, and Neuroanatomy to first-year medical students. His scholarly contributions include authoring two influential medical review books: "USMLE Road Map Neuroscience" and "USMLE Road Map Gross Anatomy," which have become essential resources for medical students. He has also co-authored the Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 1 Anatomy Lecture Notes. His exceptional teaching abilities have been recognized with more than 20 teaching awards, including the Provost's Award for Distinguished Teaching and the Dean's Award for Excellence in Basic Science Teaching. His membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society further attests to his significant contributions to medical education and his commitment to advancing anatomical sciences.