Occupation: Walter L. Shepeard Chair of Clinical Pathology and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs and Pathology
Company: Augusta University
Education:
MBA, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh (1998)
Residency in Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh (1978)
PhD in Experimental Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh (1977)
Residency in Pathology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Beth Israel Medical Center (1974)
Internship and House Officership, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (1973)
MD, Armed Forces Medical College (1972)
Coursework, Punjabi University (1967)
Coursework in Government, Mohindra College (1967)
Certifications:
Medical License, State of Georgia (2014); Qualification for Lab Director, New York State Department of Health (2011); Medical License, State of Kansas (2011); Medical License, State of Missouri (2006); Medical License, State of California (2005); Certified Physician Executive, Commission in Medical Management (2002); Certified Special Competence in Immunopathology, The American Board of Pathology (1983); Certified in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, The American Board of Pathology (1978); Medical License, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1976); Medical License, State of Michigan (1975); Medical Licensure, State of Punjab, India (1973); ECFMG Certification (1972)
Career:
Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs and Pathology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA (2016-Present)
Walter L. Shepeard Chair of Clinical Pathology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA (2014-Present)
Professor of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO (2006-2014)
Medical Director, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO (2006-2014)
Medical Director, Heritage Lab Services (2011-2014)
Professor, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (1978-2006)
Vice President, Clinical Support, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (1978-2006)
Professor, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (2001-2005)
Chief Medical Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (2001-2005)
Senior Executive Service, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (2001-2005)
Chief Medical Officer, University of Pittsburgh (2001-2005)
Professor, University of Pittsburgh (2001-2005)
Senior Executive Service, University of Pittsburgh (2001-2005)
Associate Professor, Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (1984-1991)
Assistant Professor, Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (1978-1984)
Career Related:
Director of Clinical Pathology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA (2014-Present); Chair, Technology Working Group for Alliance, Danaher and Beckman Coulter, Inc. (2016-2021); Medical Director, Respiratory and Blood Gases Laboratories, Truman Medical Centers (Now University Health), Kansas City, MO (2007-2014); Chair, Institutional Review Board for Adult Health, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO (2007-2009); Deputy, Research and Development, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA (2005-2006); Co-chair, Health Systems Council, VA Stars and Stripes Healthcare Network (2002-2005); Chief Medical Officer, VA Stars and Stripes Healthcare Network (2001-2005); Chair, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Paradigm Group, VA Stars and Stripes Healthcare Network, Pittsburgh PA (1998-2002); Chief, Blood Bank Section, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, VA Medical Center, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA (1994-2002); Chief, Immunopathology Section, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, VA Medical Center, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA (1982-2002); Vice President, Clinical Support Services, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA (1997-2001); Director, Clinical Pathology Residency Training, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (1993-1998); Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA (1983-1997); Associate Director, Clinical Immunopathology Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh Health Center, Pittsburgh, PA (1978-1982)
Civic:
Sponsor, Medical School Scholarship Fund, University of Pittsburgh (2013-Present); Former Trustee, Sikh Temple (2006); Former Teacher, Punjabi for Americans; Former Scholarship Sponsor, Khalsa College for Women; Former Pathology Consultant, HealthTap, Inc.
Creative Works:
Editorial Board, Physician Leadership Journal, American Association for Physician Leadership (2022-Present); Reviewer, Academic Pathology, Journal of Laboratory and Precision Medicine, AME Publishing Company (2021); Co-chair, “Uteroglobin/Clara Cell 10-kDa Family of Proteins: Nomenclature Committee Report,” Conference, National Institutes of Health (2000); Co-chair, “Uteroglobin/Clara Cell 10-kDa Family of Proteins: Nomenclature Committee Report,” Conference, The New York Academy of Sciences (2000); Reviewer, International Journal of Clinical Medicine, Scientific Research Publishing Inc.; Reviewer, Frontiers in Nutrition, Hematology, Frontiers Media S.A.
Achievements:
Featured, Millennium Magazine
Awards:
Honoree, Nationally Ranked Number One Doctor, HealthTap, Inc. (2020, 2022); Honoree, Nationally Ranked Number One Pathologist, HealthTap, Inc.(2012-2020); Honoree, Most Influential Doctor in Missouri, Georgia, Top Doctor Competition, HealthTap, Inc. (2013-2018); Recipient, Faculty Recognition Award, Department of Pathology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University (2017); Recipient, Applause Award, Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill (Now University Health) (2012); Recipient, Silver Star Award, National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (2005); Inductee, Beta Gamma Sigma (1999); Recipient, Gold Award for Outstanding Contribution to Science, Excellence in Government Awards Program, The Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board (1992); Sarah Scaife Fellow in Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh (1975); Recipient, Kalinga Trophy, Best Graduating Student, Armed Forces Medical College (1972); Recipient, Seven Academic Merit Scholarships; Recipient, 14 Academic Merit Prizes; Recipient, Seven Academic Medals and Two Academic Trophies; Recipient, Several Grants
Memberships:
Chair, Southeast Chapter, American Association for Clinical Chemistry (2023-2024); Division and State Commissioner, College of American Pathologists (2000-2003); Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science; Member, United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology; Fellow, College of American Pathologists (1978); Member, American Society for Investigative Pathology; Member, The American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics; Member, Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists; Member, American Association for Physician Leadership; Member, Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (Formerly American Association for Clinical Chemistry); Member, Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies; Former Member, Board of Directors, Condominium Association; Former Medical Advisory Board Member, HealthTap, Inc.; Former Chair, American Association for Clinical Chemistry for Southeast Local Section
Family:
Son of Thakar Singh
Two Siblings
Hobbies:
Woodworking; Making religious symbols; Volunteering at the place of worship
