Shashank R. Joshi
Shashank R. Joshi | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Endocrinologist |
Spouse | Shilpa |
Children | Samika Spandana |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Shashank R. Joshi is an Indian
Biography
Born in
Joshi started his career by joining the faculty of the Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital at their endocrinology department.[5] Later, he moved to the Grant Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals as a faculty member. He is now working at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, as the Consultant Endocrine and Metabolic Physician[citation needed] and has private practice at Joshi Clinic in the city.[3][7] He also works as consultant endocrinologist at Bhatia Hospital,[8] Mumbai and serves as visiting faculty at various Indian and international universities.[5]
Shashank R Joshi is married to Shilpa, who is a dietician and diabetics educator and the couple has two daughters, Samika and Spandana[3]
Positions
Joshi is the President of two important organizations, the Indian Academy of Diabetes[9] and the Association of Physicians of India[10] (API).[4][5] He was also a former President of the Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India[11] (RSSDI) and the All India Association of Advancing Research in Obesity.[3][4][6][7] He is the former Vice President of the Association of Physicians of India[3][5][6][7] and is now its advisory board member.[citation needed]
Joshi is involved with the activities of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)[12] and is serving as the Chairperson of its India Chapter.[4][5][6] Some of the past positions he held include:
- Visiting Clinician at the Mayo Clinic.[citation needed]
- Member of the Type 2 Diabetes.[citation needed]
- Director of the Asian Health Clinic in Western Australia.[citation needed]
Research and publications
Shashank Joshi is involved in evidence based research on Endocrinology with special emphasis on Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid, Osteoporosis and Growth.[4][5] His studies on the Asian Indian phenotype (thin-fat Indian), co-morbidities in hypothyroidism and the impact of vitamin D deficiency on bone health in Asian Indians are notable.[3] He has also worked as the principal investigator in many teams engaged in multinational clinical trials[citation needed] and has covered two epidemics of diabetes and hypertension in India and Adult Growth Hormone deficiency.[3]
Joshi is a prolific writer of articles on Diabetology and Endocrinology and has published 18 books and
Selected articles
- Shashank R. Joshi; Muruga Vadivale; Jamshed J. Dalal & Ashok Kumar Das (2011). "The Screening India's Twin Epidemic: Study design and methodology (SITE-1)". Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. 15(Suppl 4) (October): 389–394. PMID 22145145.
- Talaviya PA; Saboo BD; Joshi SR; Padhiyar JN; Chandarana HK; Shah SJ; Vyas CK; Shah AN (2013). "Pregnancy outcome and glycemic control in women with type 1 diabetes: a retrospective comparison between CSII and MDI treatment". Diabetes Metab Syndrome. 7 (April–June): 68–71. PMID 23680243.
- Joshi S; Joshi SR; Mohan V. (2013). "Methodology and feasibility of a structured education program for diabetes education in India: The National Diabetes Educator Program". Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. 17 (May): 396–401. PMID 23869294.
- Joshi, S.R., Mohan, V., Joshi, S.S., Mechanick, J.I., Marchetti, A. (2012). "Transcultural diabetes nutrition therapy algorithm: the asian Indian application". Curr Diab Rep. 12 (April): 204–212. PMID 22354498.)
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Awards and recognitions
Shashank R Joshi was honoured by the Government of India by awarding him the Padma Shri, in 2014, in recognition of his efforts to the cause of medicine.[16] He is also a recipient of the International Clinician Award, received at the 21st American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Annual Scientific and Clinical Congress, Philadelphia. This is an annual award given to practicing endocrinologists, outside the US.[4][7][17] Pharma Leaders in the year 2013 conferred "Medical Expert of the Decade" at 6th Annual Pharmaceutical Leadership Summit founded by Satya Brahma.[18] Indian Affairs India Leadership Conclave 2014 edition declared Dr. Shashank Joshi as "Healthcare Visionary of the Year" .[19]
See also
References
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- ^ Pankaj Upadhyay (29 July 2021). "'India on the edge', tweets Maha Covid task force member Dr. Shashank Joshi, cites concerns over Delta variant". India Today. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
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- ^ "RSSDI". RSSDI. 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "AACE". AACE. 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
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- ^ "IJEM". IJEM. 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "IJCPT". Research Gate. 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "Padma Awards Announced". Circular. Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2014. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ^ "Shashank R Joshi gets International Clinician Award". The New Indian Express. 30 May 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Dr.Jothydev Kesavadev wins Incredible Medical Expert of the Decade Award". aninews.in. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ^ Samosa, Social (23 July 2014). "Indian Affairs India Leadership Conclave 21014 Awards conferred to India's Noted Leaders!". Social Samosa. Retrieved 8 February 2016.