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).
