Meet Dr. Akshata Naik
My research centers on transforming medical education through innovative teaching methodologies that enhance both student learning 📚 and future physician-patient interactions 🩺
My current research interest extends to the quantitative analysis of physiological parameters, including heart rate variability, and electrocardiography (ECG) 🫀 in various educational settings. By integrating these measurement techniques into educational frameworks, I hope to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in medical training.
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How To Be Intentional About Conferences For A Career In Higher-Ed In STEM?
When was the last time you attended a conference? I’m guessing within the past year! What was your motivation behind it? If you are a bench researcher, presenting your scientific research, probably. Now, let me rephrase that first question. When was ...
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#Leave Academia To Get Where?
#Leave Academia. It started as a movement and sounded promising! Half a decade later, it has reduced to a mere buzzword! A catch-all phrase for PhDs to enter “non-academic careers”. And there lies my first issue. “Leave Academia”. To get where? I a...
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ABD TO PhD - Strategies to Ace Your Chalk Talk
“Top notch job!”, “Well done, excellent!” read the report of my Ph.D. qualifying exam. Buried among these was one more comment, “Very good comeback!” Yes, it took me a second attempt to pass my Ph.D. qualifiers. The first time I presented my thesis p...
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