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Dr. Sumeesha Jaswal, Psychosis, Best Research Article Award

Doctorate at Indira Gandhi Medical College and hospital, India

Summary:

Dr. Sumeesha Jaswal is a dedicated psychiatrist with a passion for advancing knowledge and improving patient care in the field of mental health. With a strong academic background and research acumen, she has already made significant contributions to the understanding of the immunological aspects of psychiatric disorders. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys writing poetry and reading novels, having published poems in renowned newspapers and authored a book titled “Reverie.” She has also demonstrated her commitment to academic and public engagement by hosting development programs and delivering educational lectures on mental health topics.

Professional Profile:

šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ“Education:

Dr. Sumeesha Jaswal completed her MD in Psychiatry from Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh, India, from May 2019 to May 2022. She secured the first position in Panjab University and focused her thesis on the effects of clozapine on immunoglobulins and interleukin levels and its clinical correlation in patients with schizophrenia. Prior to her specialization, she earned her MBBS degree from Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, from August 2013 to December 2018. She excelled throughout her MBBS, securing the first position in Himachal Pradesh University in the First and Second Professional years, with distinctions in Biochemistry and Forensic Medicine. She was also awarded the “Sri Tribhuvan Nath Bhatnagar Memorial Grant” and participated in various academic activities, including winning the IAPSM-World TB Day Quiz.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Sumeesha Jaswal currently serves as a Senior Resident in the Department of Psychiatry at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, since November 2022. Previously, she held the position of Senior Resident in the Department of Psychiatry at the prestigious Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, from July 2022 to October 2022.

Research Interest:

Dr. Jaswal’s research interests lie in the intersection of psychiatry and immunology, particularly focusing on the effects of psychotropic medications on immune parameters in psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia. Her MD thesis on the effects of clozapine on immunoglobulins and interleukin levels showcases her commitment to exploring novel treatment avenues in mental health.

Top Noted Publication:

Title: “COVID vaccination and mental health: An Indian perspective”

  • Authors: Singh, G.P., Jaswal, S.
  • Journal: Asian Journal of Psychiatry
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 67
  • Pages: 102950
  • Open access
  • Citations: 9

Title: “Ganser syndrome: Intricacy in diagnosis and management”

  • Authors: Sidana, A., Jaswal, S.
  • Journal: Indian Journal of Psychiatry
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 63
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 103ā€“104
  • Open access
Sumeesha Jaswal | Psychosis | Best Research Article Award

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