Dr. Jugal Kishor Sharma
Nominated by: Dr. J.P.S. Sawhney Chairman Deptt. of Cardiology Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
In what way does the nominee inspire you?
In the years I have known Dr Sharma, I would definitely describe his personal ethics and professional ethics as highly inspiring. From his bedside manner in treating his patients to dealing with attendants, colleagues and residents, Dr Sharma has always shown unparalleled skill in being a leader. Right from the beginning of his journey in the field of medicine, Dr Sharma has been a brilliant student with a knack for attention to detail, and proper understanding of the science behind his job. As a medical student and as a resident, he showed promise of being an astute physician with a natural aura of leadership with his focus on complete patient care. I think any aspiring student or current student of medicine can learn a lot and be heavily inspired by his journey.
After successfully graduating from medical college (MBBS) with highest honours and being at the top of his class, he was inducted into the highly competitive internal medicine residency program based solely on merit and graduated with the MD degree also at the top of his class. What is truly inspiring is that Dr Sharma never stopped in his pursuit of excellence and strived to be the best physician a patient could hope for and I think he has passed his own expectations with flying colours. He is a natural born leader and is truly humble. I think he embodies the best that a doctor can be.
Nominee's personal contribution to medical practice and impact on care
I have seen Dr Sharma wage a long war on diabetes, he does this by heading the Central Delhi Diabetes Centre in his capacity as the Medical Director and Senior Consultant, which he founded fifteen years ago. With the Central Delhi Diabetes Centre, Dr Sharma has a strong grasp of the conditions of his community members and patients and works jointly with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, BLK Super Specialty Hospital and the Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre to deliver the best possible care to his patients.
Dr Sharma was elected as the Honorary Secretary for the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India’s Delhi Chapter on a three year tenure and organized the annual conference. He is also in good standing with the remaining state chapters in both north and south India and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Rajasthan Chapter. By cofounding and being elected as the Secretary General of the Innovative Physicians Forum, Dr Sharma and his colleagues promote and discuss new scientific advancements in the field of medicine by organising highly informative bimonthly scientific CMEs. These lectures are recorded and available for the public.
On all the patients that we have consulted on together, I have always received words of kindness and patience in their care. Along with this, he keeps himself updated on the latest medical advancements and publishes multiple papers and chapters in books on a regular basis along with delivering lectures regularly. I think Dr Sharma is a high standing citizen and physician in our society, and as far as I know he will not slowdown in his pursuit towards excellence in patient care.
In what way has the nominee shown their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity?
Being trained in the largest state of India and having practiced medicine for thirty years in the capital of the country, Dr Sharma has vast experience with people from all walks of life. Over the years I have seen him show true commitment to his motto ‘Every life is equal’ by never discriminating on the basis of class, sex, race, class, age or creed. He has always put patient care over everything and has over the years held multiple not for profit medical camps, walks and meets to educate, promote and treat people from society about the prevention and proper care of patients suffering with all kinds of diseases and lifestyle problems.
Being an active part of Geriatric Society of India, Jugal focuses and promotes elderly care and has written a number of papers, given lectures on the same while always trying to make the quality of life better for the patient regardless of their background. By organizing the annual conference for Innovative Physicians Forum, Dr Sharma showed inclusivity by promoting medical students and resident of all backgrounds by hosting multiple poster presentation programs, orations, quizzes and workshops.
He is a natural born leader and promoter of underrepresented parts of society. He has strived to fight for equality in all his roles in life and I am sure he will continue to do his best to make the world a better place.