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Harjinder Chowdhary, MBBS, MD, is an Clinical Assistant Professor of Rheumatology at the Yale School of Medicine. Specializing in myositis and inflammatory myopathies, his expertise includes polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and antisynthetase syndrome. He leads a specialized myositis clinic and collaborates with pulmonology, neurology, and dermatology for comprehensive care. He is a recipient of multiple awards, including the Gold Medal at the 2024 ACR Knowledge Bowl as team coach and teaching awards from Yale fellows.
Education:
- MBBS, Armed Forces Medical College (1987)
- MD (Medicine), Armed Forces Medical College (1995)
- Residency: Morristown Memorial Hospital (2004)
- Fellowship: University of Connecticut Health Center (2006)
Research & Clinical Focus: Investigates myositis pathogenesis, antifibrotic therapies, and CAR-T cell applications in autoimmune conditions. Active in multidisciplinary care and clinical trials.
Awards & Recognition:
- Gold Medal in ACR Knowledge Bowl (2024)
- Top Rheumatology Doctors (CT Magazine, 2024–2025)
- Teaching Excellence Awards (2017, 2011)
Mentoring: Advises three rheumatology fellows (2023–present) and contributes to residency/clinical education programs.
Professional Activities:
- Board Member, CT Rheumatology Association
- Member, American College of Rheumatology
