
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Encourages group learning and discussion, and tkes active part in slide seminars for postgraduate students, conducts teaching sessions on medical renal diseases, gynecologic cytology for postgraduate students. Takes active part in teaching MBBS students both theory and practicals, besides guiding them in short term research projects, poster and oral paper presentations for various conferences. 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 actively involved in bringing out the best amongst the postgraduate students, besides helping them select superspeciality courses as per their aptitude. Does research in various fields of Surgical pathology, with special reference to breast and gynecologic histopathology and cytology, besides updating her knowledge by attending CMEs, workshops and conferences at national and state levels. She has given several guest lectures at state level conferences, besides being recently felicitated with ration award at a state level conference in the year 2025.
Is a teacher guardian to undergraduate students and gives her best to help them outside the classrooms. Actively involved in the departmental and institutional other academic activities.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| MBBS, Pathology | PY2, blocks 1, 2, 3 |
| MD, Pathology | Years 1, 2, 3 |
| Fellowship in oncopathology | 1 year |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD | Pathology | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, MAHE, Manipal | 1996 |
| MBBS | Government Stanley Medical Collge, Madras | 1991-1992 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, MAHE | Professor | April 2023 till date |
| Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore | Professor | March 2016 till March 2023 |
| Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and REsearch Centre, Mangalore | Professor | August 2015 to February 2016 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, MAHE | Professor | January 2011 to August 2015 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, MAHE | Associate Professor | September 2002 to January 2011 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, MAHE | Assistant Professor | June 1997 to September 2002 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, MAHE | Junior Resident | September 1993 to August 1996 |