Verinder Sharma

Verinder Sharma, MBBS, FRCP(C), is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Western Ontario with a cross appointment to the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. His clinical expertise centers on mood disorders and peripartum psychiatric disorders, where he has maintained an active academic and clinical career spanning three decades.

His educational background includes:

• Medical School: Punjab University
• Residency: University of Saskatchewan

Research Interests: Dr. Sharma's primary focus is diagnosing and treating refractory mood disorders and peripartum psychiatric illnesses. His recent work investigates the critical relationship between postpartum psychiatric disorders and bipolar disorder, establishing him as a leading researcher in perinatal psychiatry. This research trajectory has produced extensive publications and secured continuous funding from peer-reviewed granting agencies.

Teaching and Mentorship: For over 30 years, Dr. Sharma has trained medical students, psychiatry residents, family medicine residents, and obstetrics & gynecology trainees. His sustained research funding from competitive peer-reviewed sources demonstrates significant contributions to psychiatric science and education across multiple medical disciplines.