
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Encourages group learning and discussion, and has conducted theory classes and small group teaching for MBBS students. Sets question papers, invigilates theory examinations and conducts practical examinations. Guides postgraduates in their research activities and seminars. Helps postgraduate students in their thesis as guide. Is a member of Medical Education Unit and actively contributes to faculty development.
Does research in the field of various fields of Community Medicine and updates his knowledge by attending CMEs, workshops and conferences at national and state levels.
Is a teacher guardian to undergraduate students and gives his best to help them outside the classrooms. Guides the undergraduate students in their short term research projects. Guides the undergraduate students in their case presentations. Actively involved in the departmental and institutional other academic activities.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Community Medicine | VII Semester |
| Community Medicine | V Semester |
| Community Medicine | IV Semester |
| Community Medicine | I Semester |
| Community Medicine | II Semester |
| Community Medicine | III Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | 2001 | |
| MD | Community Medicine | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 2004 |
| DFH | Family Health | Sri Ramachandra Medical College, SRIHER, Chennai | 2009 |
| PG Dip Bioethics & Medical Ethics | Bioethics & Medical Ethics | Centre for Ethics, Yenepoya Deemed to be University | 2012 |
| MBA | Marketing Management | Manipal University, Jaipur | 2025 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, MAHE | Professor | 03/2020 - Till date |
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, MAHE | Professor & HOD | 03/2015 to 02/2020 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, MAHE | Associate Professor | 07/2009 to 02/2015 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, MAHE | Assistant Professor | 07/2004 to 07/2009 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, MAHE | Tutor | 07/2001 to 07/2004 |