Dr. Swathi K. S
Associate Professor , MHA Programme
Coordinator - MHA Programme & Student Affairs, PSPH
Department of Health Care and Hospital Management
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr. Swathi K. S. is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of healthcare and hospital management, currently serving as Associate Professor at the Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE, 沙巴体育. With a strong background in healthcare administration, her teaching and research interests span health systems management, healthcare quality, digital health adoption, consumer behaviour in healthcare, and health policy. She has over 15 years of academic experience, along with a brief stint in the hospital industry.
She is actively involved in curriculum development, mentoring postgraduate students, guiding PhD scholars and leading interdisciplinary research initiatives. Dr. Swathi has contributed to peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science and has presented her research output at various national and international conferences. Her work reflects a deep commitment to evidence-based healthcare management and capacity building in the health sector.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Human Resource Management in Healthcare | Semester 1 |
| Healthcare Marketing | Semester 2 |
| Quality Management in Healthcare | Semester 3 |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Healthcare Quality and Accreditation | 沙巴体育 Academy of Higher Education | 2021 |
| MBA | Healthcare Management | 沙巴体育 Institute of Management, MAHE | 2010 |
| BAMS - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery | Kuvempu University | 2000 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE | Associate Professor | 2023- Present | |
| Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE | Assistant Professor - Senior Scale | 2023 | |
| 沙巴体育 Institute of Management, 沙巴体育 | Assistant Professor - Senior Scale | ||
| 沙巴体育 Institute of Management, 沙巴体育 | Assistant Professor | ||
| A J Institute of Hospital Administration, Mangalore | Assistant Professor |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Healthcare Quality, Digital Health
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Life member of Academy of Hospital Administration, India