Dr. Jain Named 2024 Physician Leader of the Year by Illinois State Medical Society

Honored to be Named the 2024 Illinois State Medical Society Physician Leader of the Year

I am incredibly honored and grateful to have been named the Illinois State Medical Society Physician Leader of the Year for 2024. This recognition is not just a personal milestone but a testament to the collaborative efforts of my colleagues, mentors, and the community that have supported and inspired me throughout my career.

Leadership in medicine is about more than just overseeing operations or managing teams; it’s about advocating for meaningful change, guiding future generations of healthcare professionals, and ensuring that patient care always comes first. This award reinforces my commitment to these principles and to continuing my work in enhancing the integration of leadership and advocacy within the healthcare community.

I am motivated by the challenges we face in healthcare and inspired by the opportunities that lie ahead to make substantial improvements in how we serve our communities. I want to express my deepest thanks to the Illinois State Medical Society for this honor, and to all my colleagues and patients who have enriched my journey in medicine.

Let’s keep striving for excellence and leadership in healthcare. Together, we can make a difference.

About Shikha Jain, MD FACP

I am a practicing, board-certified hematology/oncology physician in Chicago. I speak on topics ranging from the impact of social media on healthcare, how physicians can utilize social media, how to write Op-eds in the medical world, gender equity and barriers to career advancement, and topics in GI oncology and immunotherapy. My goal is to explain complicated topics in simple terms. I also enjoy writing and you can find some of my writing on this site. I am a mother to three amazing kids and married to a gastroenterologist. I look forward to connecting with you.