Leading expert in liver diseases and medical education, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, MD, explains his distinguished career path from India to Harvard Medical School, his role as a master clinician and editor for UpToDate, and his mission to educate both physicians and the public through best-selling books on health and leadership.
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Liver Disease Expertise and Medical Education Leadership: A Profile
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- From Medical Training to Harvard Faculty
- Senior Consultant in Liver Diseases
- Leadership in Continuing Medical Education
- Global Impact as UpToDate Editor-in-Chief
- Author of Over 150 Publications and Bestselling Books
- Inspiring Immigrant Journey in "Brotherhood"
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From Medical Training to Harvard Faculty
Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, MD, began his medical journey at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, where he obtained his MD. He then immigrated to the United States to complete his graduate medical education, training at several hospitals in New Jersey and Boston. This foundational period equipped him with the skills and knowledge that would later define his illustrious career in academic medicine.
Senior Consultant in Liver Diseases
As a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Chopra holds a senior consultant position in liver diseases at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. His clinical expertise focuses on hepatology, making him a sought-after authority for complex liver conditions. Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, MD, is also recognized as a Marshall Wolf MD Master Clinician Educator at Brigham and Women's Hospital, an honor reflecting his exceptional teaching and patient care skills.
Leadership in Continuing Medical Education
For twelve years, Dr. Chopra served as the Faculty Dean for Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School. In this capacity, he presided over and significantly expanded the largest continuing medical education enterprise in the United States. His leadership ensured that thousands of physicians nationwide had access to the latest advancements and best practices in medicine, directly impacting patient care quality.
Global Impact as UpToDate Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, MD, serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the hepatology section for UpToDate, the world's most widely used electronic medical textbook. This critical resource is subscribed to by over 1.2 million healthcare professionals across 195 countries. His editorial oversight guarantees that the liver disease content is accurate, evidence-based, and immediately applicable to clinical practice, influencing medical decisions on a global scale.
Author of Over 150 Publications and Bestselling Books
With over 150 publications in peer-reviewed international medical journals, Dr. Chopra is a prolific contributor to the scientific community. Beyond academic writing, he is a bestselling author of eight books aimed at a general audience. His works, including "Live Better, Live Longer" and "Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, MD Says," distill complex medical facts and debunk common health myths, empowering readers to take control of their well-being.
Inspiring Immigrant Journey in "Brotherhood"
Together with his brother, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, MD, co-authored "Brotherhood," a memoir that chronicles their inspiring journey from India to the United States. The book details how two brothers took divergent paths to become world-renowned healers and teachers. This story resonates with many, highlighting the power of dedication, education, and the immigrant experience in shaping leaders who make a profound global impact.
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Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Dr. Sanjiv Chopra is a renowned liver diseases expert, public health, medical, and leadership educator. Biography and introduction. Hello from Boston! We are with Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, MD, who is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Senior Consultant in Liver Diseases at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
Dr. Chopra obtained his MD from All India Institute of Medical Sciences and came to the United States for graduate medical education. This he did at several hospitals in New Jersey and Boston.
Dr. Chopra served as Faculty Dean for Continuing Medical Education at Harvard Medical School for 12 years. During this he presided over and expanded the largest continuing medical education enterprise in the United States.
Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, MD, is the James Tullis Firm Chief at the Department of Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. A Marshall Wolf MD Master Clinician Educator at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Dr. Chopra is also Editor-in-Chief of the hepatology section of UpToDate, the most widely used electronic textbook in the world, subscribed to by more than 1.2 million people from 195 countries. Dr. Chopra has over 150 publications in peer-reviewed international medical journals.
Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, MD, is also a best-selling author of eight books, including "Live Better, Live Longer" and "Dr. Chopra Says". These books discuss medical facts and myths that everyone should know. His other book is "Leadership by Example".
This is based on a highly praised lecture that Dr. Chopra has given to tens of thousands of people around the world. Together with his brother, Dr. Deepak Chopra, he authored "Brotherhood", an inspiring story of two brothers who immigrated to the United States from India and who took very different paths to becoming world-renowned healers and teachers.
Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Dr. Chopra, thank you and welcome!
Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, MD: Thank you! Much delighted to be on your show!