
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
As a Professor of Community Medicine, I strongly believe in the principles of the specialty that prevention is always better than cure. I am passionate about promoting healthy lifestyle especially among the youth and have worked extensively in tobacco control. My research has also focused on obesity risk reduction, harms to others from alcohol use and novel interventions for promoting healthy lifestyles including regular physical activity and balanced diet.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Community Medicine | VIII Semester |
| IX Semester | |
| I Semester | |
| II Semester | |
| III Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | JN Medical College, Belgaum | 2001 | |
| MD | JN Medical College, Belgaum | 2006 | |
| PG Dip in Geriatric Medicine | IGNOU and MS Ramaiah Medical College | 2008 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, MAHE | Professor | March 2024 - Till Date |
| KMC, Manipal | Associate Professor | 11/2011 to 02/2023 |
| KMC, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 07/2010 to 11/2011 |
| SSIMS and RC, Davangere | Assistant Professor | 08/2007 to 06/2010 |
| JSSMC Mysore | Assistant Professor | 11/2006 to 07/2007 |