Eminent Endocrinologist Dr Shariq Masoodi takes charge as Dean of Medical Faculty at SKIMS
Jammu: Dr Shariq Rashid
Masoodi, a renowned endocrinologist has been appointed as
the Dean of the Medical Faculty at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical
Sciences (SKIMS). This prestigious appointment underscores his significant
contributions to the medical institution and the field of endocrinology in
Jammu & Kashmir.
SKIMS released a
statement highlighting Dr Masoodi’s vast contributions to the institute. He is
the Head of the Department of Endocrinology at SKIMS and plays a pivotal
role in the Endocrinology Department, where he also manages Pediatric
Endocrinology services, focusing on diabetes and endocrine disorders in
children.
Masoodi boasts an impressive academic background and
extensive postgraduate training. He did his M.B.B.S. in December 1987 from
Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, under the University of Kashmir and then
completed his M.D. in Medicine in April 1993 at the SKIMS, affiliated with
SKIMS Deemed University. Dr Masoodi
received a D.M. in Endocrinology in December 2003 from the esteemed
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) in
Chandigarh.
Additionally, he obtained a Fellowship in Personalized
and Genomic Diabetes Medicine in August 2014 from the University of Maryland
School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, demonstrating his commitment to staying at
the forefront of medical advancements.
Currently, Dr Masoodi is a key figure in Endocrinology,
with a distinguished career marked by diverse roles and achievements, a
statement issued by the SKIMS said. Apart
from leading the Department of Endocrinology, he oversees Pediatric
Endocrinology services at SKIMS, specializing in diabetes and endocrine
disorders in children, reports UNI.
He also serves as Chairman of the Medical Board at
SKIMS, Convenor of the Data Safety & Monitoring Board (DSMB), and
Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medical Sciences (JMS). Internationally, he is a Visiting Professor at the
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes
& Nutrition. Dr Masoodi’s research has been widely recognized, with
numerous publications in high-impact journals, over 24,647 citations, and an
h-index of 38, making him one of the leading researchers in medical sciences in
the region.
He is also an active member of the International Endocrine
Society (ESI) USA & life member of various societies including the Endocrine
Society of India (ESI), Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI),
Association of Physicians of India (API), Bone and Mineral Research Society of
India (ISBMR).
