Rakesh Sharma

Dr. Rakesh Sharma is a GP Principal at Oswald Medical Centre and a faculty member at the University of Greater Manchester Medical School's Institute of Medical Sciences. He holds roles as Clinical Lead for Mental Health and Board Member of the East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). His affiliations include the Global Centre of Excellence in Safety for Older People and the Centre for Remediation, Support, and Training.

He specializes in remedial medical education, mentoring vulnerable medical students and junior doctors through tailored plans, assessments, and simulations. His clinical leadership focuses on equality, fairness, and inclusion in healthcare training.

Dr. Sharma has organized international conferences on older people's safety through the Centre for Safety for Older People (CESOP). He advocates for patient-centered care and advancing medical education standards.