Saroo Sharda

Dr. Saroo Sharda is an Clinical Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, where she serves as the inaugural Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion. From 2019 to 2024, she led equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, integrating anti-racist frameworks into regulatory processes and provincial policy.

Education

• MBChB, University of Leicester (2003)
• MMEd, University of Dundee (2012)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC, 2012)
• Fellowship in Medical Education, The Wilson Centre, University of Toronto (2012)

Research Interests

• Rooted in power dynamics, hierarchy, anti-oppression, and identity formation in medical education.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in healthcare and regulatory systems.
• Narrative Medicine as a tool for fostering inclusion and addressing systemic biases.

Scientific Awards

• Currie Fellowship Award at The Wilson Centre, University of Toronto
• Pauline Alakija Trailblazer Award (2022) for EDI contributions
• Certificate of Merit Award from the Canadian Association for Medical Education (2024)
• The Sibley Award from McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences (2025) for outstanding contributions to health professional education

Leadership and Facilitation

• Chair of the Canadian Anesthesia Society physician wellness committee (2019–2023), embedding wellness and equity into national anesthesiology standards.
• Invited reviewer for health professions education and anesthesia journals.
• Trained in Sustained Dialogue for conflict transformation and collective action.
• Recognized as a gifted facilitator for equity and inclusion workshops, including anti-racism, narrative medicine, and inclusive leadership training.