DR. RISHABH SHARMA, MBBS, MD (DVL)

Dr. Rishabh Sharma is a board-certified dermatologist, venereologist, and leprologist with extensive clinical experience across tertiary-care government hospitals, charitable healthcare systems, and international clinical training environments in both India and the United States.

He has a strong academic foundation supported by peer-reviewed publications, active journal reviewing, national research projects, and interdisciplinary clinical exposure. His professional journey reflects a deep commitment to ethical medical service, community outreach, leadership, and continuous learning.

1. Clinical Dermatology
2. Venereology
3. Leprology
4. Dermatologic Surgery & Procedures
5. Infectious Diseases in Dermatology
6. Psychodermatology
7. Public Health & Underserved Population Care

Medical Education

• MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology), Government Medical College, Jammu, India
  Duration: April 2019 – July 2022
  Degree Awarded: August 2023
• MBBS, Government Medical College, Jammu, India
  Duration: August 2011 – April 2018
  Degree Awarded: June 2018

Postgraduate Residency Training

• Dermatology Residency (39 months), Government Medical College, Jammu
• Accrediting Body: National Medical Council of India
• Department: Dermatology
• Director: Dr. Devraj Dogra, MD
• Supervisor: Dr. Naina Dogra

Certifications

• Certified Dermatologist, Venereologist & Leprologist – National Medical Council of India
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): September 2023 – September 2025
• Basic Life Support (BLS): September 2023 – September 2025
• HIPAA Certification: August 2024 – August 2026

Consultant Dermatologist
Swami Vivekananda Charitable Hospital, Jammu, India
March 2023 – Present

Consultant Dermatologist
Bee Enn General Hospital, Jammu, India
February 2023 – July 2024

Residency Experience

Dermatology Resident
Government Medical College, Jammu
April 2019 – July 2022

International Clinical Experience (United States)

Internal Medicine Hands-on Externship (Outpatient)
Amin Primary Care Clinic, Queens, New York, USA
September 2024

Internal Medicine Hands-on Rotation (Outpatient)
Wellness First Medical Center, Cranford, New Jersey, USA
August 2024 – September 2024

Internal Medicine Hands-on Clinical Experience (Outpatient/Inpatient)
Weiss Memorial Hospital – Body & Mind Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
July 2024 – August 2024

Infectious Diseases Clinical Elective
McGovern Medical School, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
February 2018

Leadership & Service

Chief Resident – Sample Collection & Rapid Test Team
Government Medical College, Jammu
January 2020 – March 2022

Member – Medical Students Association of India (MSAI)
July 2018 – March 2022

Peer Reviewer

Peer Reviewer – Cureus Journal
March 2022 – Present

• Active reviewer at Summa Status (as of August 2024)
• Conducted peer reviews ensuring academic rigor
• Collaborated with authors to improve manuscript quality

Publications (Peer-Reviewed)

Kaur J, Ranjan S, Sharma R, Sharma S, Dogra D.
Dermoscopic Findings of Topical Steroid Damaged Face: An Observational Study.
International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research. March 2023; 6(2):774-781.
https://www.ijmscr.com/issue/archive_issue/49

Manhas RS, Manhas A, Manhas GS, Sharma R, Thappa JR, Akhter R.
Demographic Profile of Caretakers of Bipolar Affective Disorder Patients.
Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research. June 2019; 07(06):225-230.
https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i6.39

Sambyal A, Dogra NK, Ranjan S, Sharma R, Blouria BP.
Syphilis and COVID-19: Changing Trends.
Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS. July 2023; 44(2):132-134.
PubMed PMID: 38223155
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38223155/

Sharma R, Kotwal TS, Sharma S, Jamwal C.
Impact of COVID-19 on Resident Mental Health.
International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research. January 2023; 6(1):109-118.
https://www.ijmscr.com/issue/archive_issue/46

Sharma R, Manhas GS, Manhas A.
Correlation of Biparietal Diameter, Head Circumference & Femur Length with Gestational Age.
International Journal of Scientific Research. April 2019; 8(4):39-40.
https://www.doi.org/10.36106/ijsr

Sharma R, Raj R, Dogra D, Sharma S, Jamwal C.
Changing Spectrum of Dermatological Disorders Amid COVID-19.
International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research. November 2022; 5(6):193-196.
https://www.ijmscr.com/issue/archive_issue/44

Manuscripts (Accepted / Under Review)

• Psychological impact of dermatological diseases on parents of children suffering from various dermatoses.
  Jammu University Thesis Center — Accepted
• Efficacy and safety of intralesional MMR vaccine, BCG vaccine, and Vitamin D3 for treating cutaneous warts.
  Journal of Research in Clinical Medicine — Under Review

Poster Presentations

Dermacon 2022, Rajasthan
Poster: Pattern of dermatological illnesses during 2nd wave of COVID-19

Cuticon 2021, AmritsarPoster: Evaluation of psychological stress among patients attending dermatology OPD during 2nd wave of COVID-19