Dr. Akshata Naik is an Assistant Professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. She is a medical educator in the department of foundational medical studies, where she primarily teaches foundational cardiovascular and respiratory physiology to M1 and M2 students. She is also the co-course director for the M2 course, renal and urinary organ systems. She is actively involved in IAMSE’s Webcast Audio Seminar committee and is the chair-elect of the Team-Based Learning Consortium 2026 Program Committee.

Akshata is a dedicated educator and a recipient of the IAMSE 2024 Faculty Travel Award. Her research focuses on transforming medical education in physiology using innovative teaching methods and enhancing physician-patient communication. She is passionate about training the next generation of learners of all levels, from high school students to graduate and medical students.