Dr. Ashok qualified from University of Mysore, India 1991 and trained in General Medicine at the reputed Indian hospital. Upon completing her Higher Medical Training from the Oxford Deanery in both General Medicine and Rheumatology she developed further interest in Early Arthritis and Musculoskeletal ultrasound.She was appointed as a Consultant Rheumatologist at the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in 2008. She has strong interest in Medical Education and presently a Foundation Tutor and also an MRCP examiner.