
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
PhD supervisor for five students. PG research supervisor/guide, subject coordinator and teacher for Masters program in OccupationalOccupational Therapy for the Ageing Adult. Clinical supervisor for Medicine, Aging and Memory unit for post graduate students. Takes classes for students in first year of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Program on essential or core occupational therapy concepts. Sets and evaluates question papers, invigilates theory examinations and conducts practical examinations,. Conducts research in the areas of neurological rehabilitation, mental health, aging and community practice. She uses both quantitative and qualitative methods in research. Has completed four funded grants from reputed organizations such as the Indian Council of Medical Research, the Department of Health Research and McGill University. Actively involved in the departmental and institutional other academic activities.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Occupational Therapy | I sem BOT |
| Occupational Therapy for the Ageing Adult-I | III sem MOT |
| Occupational Therapy for the Ageing Adult-II | IV sem MOT |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Geriatrics and gerontology | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 2012 |
| MSc. Occupational Therapy (Neurosciences) | Neurosciences | Lokmanya Tilak Municipal & Medical College, Sion, University of Bombay, Mumbai, India. | 1999 |
| B.Sc. Occupational Therapy | NA | Topiwala National Medical College, Bombay Central, University of Bombay, Mumbai, India. | 1997 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Professor | 10/2013 Till Date |
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Professor & HoD | 01/2014 to 01/2018 |
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Associate Professor | 08/2006 to 10/2013 |
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Senior Grade Lecturer | 11/2002 to 07/2006 |
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Lecturer | 08/2000 to 07/2002 |
| CHristian Medical College, Vellore | Lecturer | 07/1999 to 07/2000 |