CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
SMU appointed SMIMS Student Counselor.
MBBS: Theory and Practical classes (Phase II & Phase III part 1).
MD PSYCHIATRY: Theory & Practical classes, Thesis MD co-guide.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy: Basic Psychology & Applied Psychology theory classes.
MSc Nursing: Theory & Practical classes, Bedside teaching.
University Non-Academic responsibilities:
Chairperson - SMIMS students Mess Committee.
Co-Chairperson - CRH Pharmacy Oversight & Monitoring Committee.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject |
Subject code |
Semester |
| PSYCHIATRY |
PY |
MBBS (Phase II, & III part 1) |
| PSYCHIATRY |
|
MD PSYCHIATRY |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree |
Specialisation |
Institute |
Year of passing |
| DNB |
Psychiatry |
National Board of Examinations, New Delhi |
2008 |
| DPM |
Psychological Medicine |
MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE, TAMILNADU |
2005 |
| MBBS |
|
CHENGALPATTU GOVT. MEDICAL COLLEGE, TAMILNADU |
2001 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation |
Designation |
Role |
Tenure |
| Sri Venkateswara Medical College |
Senior Resident |
|
2 Years 7 Months (01.11.2011 to 17.04.2014) |
| Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences |
Assistant Professor |
|
4 yrs 8 months (30.5.2014 to 31.01.2019) |
| Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences |
Associate Professor |
|
01.02.2019 to 08.11.2019 |
| Kannur Medical College |
Associate Professor |
|
20.11.2019 to 20.11.2020 |
| Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences |
Associate Professor |
|
23.11.2020 - Till date |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Addiction Psychiatry. Acceptance commitment therapy.
Research methodology & Training | Evidence based Medicine (Psychiatry) | Interpersonal Psychotherapy & Counseling | Mindfulness based therapy
Delirium. Psychodermatology
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Journal Associate Editor: Frontiers Psychiatry (Scopus & PubMed indexed International Journal with an Impact factor of 4.157).
Member of International Forum of Teachers (IFT) of UNESCO Chair of Medical Bioethics.
Certified Interpersonal Psychotherapist: Level A Certificate by International IPT Institute, Los Angeles, USA (2021).
