Aqsa Shaikh is an Indian medical academic associated with the Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR), New Delhi, where she serves as an Associate Professor. She is known in Indian public health and academic circles for her work in community medicine.
| Name | Aqsa Shaikh |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Medical academic; physician |
| Field | Community Medicine / Public Health |
| Affiliation | Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR) |
| Position | Associate Professor |
| Location | New Delhi, India |
Aqsa Shaikh works in the discipline of community medicine, a branch of medical practice and academics that focuses on the health of populations, preventive care, epidemiology, and the social determinants of health. Her institutional base, HIMSR, is a medical college affiliated with Jamia Hamdard, a deemed-to-be university in New Delhi.
As an Associate Professor at HIMSR, Shaikh's responsibilities span teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, academic research, and engagement with public health practice. Faculty in community medicine departments in Indian medical colleges typically participate in field-based health programmes, immunisation activities, and outreach through urban and rural health training centres attached to their institutions.
Shaikh's work places her within the broader landscape of medical education and public health teaching in India, particularly in the National Capital Region. Faculty members at institutions such as HIMSR contribute to training the next generation of physicians and to research relevant to Indian community health needs.