Dr. Rajani Sharma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rajani Sharma, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, specializing in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology. Dr. Sharma completed her medical education at Rutgers University-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and underwent residency training in Internal Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University. She also completed fellowships in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at the same institution, where she received multiple awards for her contributions to resident teaching. Dr. Sharma's clinical focus is on the management of liver diseases, particularly complications associated with end-stage liver disease and liver transplantation. Her research interests include autoimmune hepatitis and the clinical outcomes of chronic liver disease in patients who have undergone liver transplantation. Dr. Sharma is involved in the Columbia Liver Asian Outreach Office, providing specialized care to diverse populations. She is also recognized for her research contributions, having received awards such as the Transplant Forum Travel Scholar Award and the Trainee Research Award at the American Transplant Congress Conference. Dr. Sharma is committed to empathetic and thoughtful patient care, tailoring her approach to meet the individual needs of her patients.

Research Interests

Awards

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Transplant Forum Travel Scholar Award

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American Society of Transplantation, Liver Intestinal Community Practice Travel Grant

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Trainee Research Award

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NIH T32 Training Grant Fund Recipient

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Senior Resident Teaching Award

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Highest Academic Achievement Award

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Diane Barton, MD Endowed Scholarship

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)