Karuna joined the University of Gibraltar in the School of Health Studies in 2025, as a lecturer and module lead for undergraduate courses and is also an MSc supervisor.
Karuna graduated from Cardiff Medical School in 1998 and enrolled in the General Practice Vocational Training Scheme, qualifying as a GP in 2003. She worked in Primary and Secondary Care in the NHS for over 20 years before switching to academia, commencing work with Learna, a postgraduate education company for healthcare professionals, where she developed Learna’s Family Medicine course. Her academic interests lie in curriculum design, learner engagement and assessment. Karuna holds a Masters in Business Admistration, a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education and is a member of the Academy of Medical Educators and a Fellow of AdvanceHE. She has a longstanding commitment to the development of future healthcare professionals.