CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ms. Preethi Naik is a Post Graduate optometrist working as an Assistant Professor at Department of Optometry, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. She is currently involved in delivering academic and clinical training to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She is also handling postings at TMA Pai-Udupi, guiding, and aiding the students during clinical postings. Currently, she is the coordinator for 2nd-year post-graduation students. She has an experience of 10 years as an Assistant Lecturer at MCHP. She also guides UG and PG students on research work. She has completed a short-term fellowship in Early intervention from LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. 

SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject	Semester / Year
Ocular Disease II	3rd year/ 5th semester
Geriatric Optometry & Systemic Disease	3rd year/ 5th semester
Ocular Disease II	PG 1st year / 2nd semester
Optometry clinical skills -II	PG 1st year /2nd semester
Clinical Examination techniques-I	PG 1st year/ 1st semester
Evidence-Based Practice	PG 1st year /1st semester

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree	Specialisation	Institute	Year of passing
Bachelor of Optometry	Optometry	School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal	2013
Master of Optometry	Optometry	Manipal College of Health Professionals- Manipal Campus	2023
Short Term Fellowship	Early intervention & Low vision (Blended Learning Program)	LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad.	2023

Experience

Institution / Organisation	Designation	Role	Tenure
School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education	Assistant Lecturer	Faculty (Teaching, Academics, Clinics, and Research) Involved in delivering theory and practical classes, training, and guiding students for projects. Worked as 1st-year class coordinator and teacher guardian for 8 years and preclinical instruments and Library books in charge. Actively involved in institutional responsibilities as student affairs departmental coordinator. Had Involved in making the UG syllabus, organizing departmental programs, and community postings. Posted as consultant Optometrist in Optometry clinic, Ophthalmology OPD at Kasturba hospital.	August 2013 to October 2021
Manipal College of Health Professions	Assistant Professor - On Contract	Faculty (Teaching, Academics, Clinics, and Research)	August 2023- Till Date