Dr. Jayalakshmi Malavar Kariyappa has an work experience as Assistant Professor in JJM Medical College, Davanagere, Karnataka over 4 years 4 months and also she has an illustrious career spanning over 29 years in medical education. She served 9.6 years at GIMS Gadag in the Department of Physiology as Associate Professor, Professor, and Head of Department, retiring after superannuation as Professor & HOD on 30th June 2024. She is currently serving as Professor and HOD at PES IMSR, Kuppam since 3rd July 2024.

Research & Publications

• Publications: 28 papers in national and international indexed journals.

• Conference Presentations: 11 papers presented in various conferences and CMEs.

• Article Reviewing: Reviewed articles for Asia Journal of Immunology (2020) and Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International (2022), receiving Certificates of Excellence.

Academic Leadership & Workshops

• ACME (Advanced Course in Medical Education) Certified (2019–2020) with project on “Effectiveness of Jigsaw Teaching Methodology”.

• ECLS Certified Instructor for multiple workshops at JNMC, BLDE Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, and SDM Dharwad.

• Organizer & Chairperson in several national and state conferences, CME programs, and workshops related to Physiology, Neonatology, and Medical Education.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Kariyappa has received numerous national and international accolades for her contributions to medical education and physiology:

1. Best Poster Presentation – First Prize, ASSOPICON National Physiology Conference (2016)

2. Excellence Service Award, International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine (2021)

3. Healthcare Excellence Award in Physiology (2021)

4. Bharath Shiksha Ratan Award, Achievers Association for Health & Educational Growth (2022)

5. Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa Gold Medal Award for outstanding achievement (2023)

6. Bharat Ratna Indira Gandhi Gold Medal Award for excellence in her field (2023)

7. Best Citizen of India Gold Medal Award for excellence in her field (2024)

Professional Memberships

• Life Member: Indian Medical Association (IMA), Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPI), Association of Physiologists of India (API), All India Pre and Para Clinical Medicos Association (AIPCMA).

Workshops & CME Participation

• Attended numerous national and international workshops, including SEARAME, NCHPE (2012, Coimbatore), curriculum planning workshops, and innovative practices in community-oriented medical education.

• Actively engaged in organizing and conducting CMEs on topics such as “Cytokine Storm in COVID-19” and “Stress and Burnout in Modern Workplace”.

Eligibility for Outstanding Academician Award

Given her long-standing teaching experience, research contributions, national and international recognitions, leadership in medical education, and active involvement in workshops and CMEs, Dr. Jayalakshmi Malavar Kariyappa is highly eligible for the “Outstanding Academician Award” in Scientific Laurels.