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Sanjiv Chopra

American medical academic

Sanjiv Chopra (born 9 September ) is an Indian-born American physician, educator, and author. He is a professor of medicine and former faculty dean for Continuing Medical Education (CME) at Harvard Medical School.[1][2] He is director of clinical hepatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.[1] In addition to his numerous academic publications, Chopra is the author of Coffee! The Magical Elixir.[2]

Early life

Chopra's older brother, Deepak Chopra, is an author and alternative medicine advocate.

Education

Sanjiv Chopra graduated from St. Columba's School, Delhi in He did his premedical qualification at Hansraj College, Delhi University. He graduated from Medical School from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). In he came to the United States for post-graduate training. After a year of Internship in Internal Medicine in New Jersey, he moved to Boston in Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, from - He has been on the faculty of Harvard Medical School since

Medical and academic career

He is a professor of medicine and, previously, faculty dean for Continuing Education at Harvard Medical School.

Publications

Books

  • Gastroenterology: Problems in Primary Care (Problems in Primary Care Series)
  • The Liver Book: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
  • Doctor Chopra Says: Medical Facts and Myths Everyone Should Know
  • Live Better, Live Longer. The New Studies That Reveal What’s Really Good and Bad for Your Health (paperback version of above book)
  • Leadership by Example: The Ten Key Principles of All Great Leaders
  • Brotherhood: Dharma, Destiny, and the American Dream (co-authored with Deepak Chopra)
  • The Big Five: Five Simple Things You Can Do to Live a Longer, Healthier Life
  • Two Most Important Days: How to Find Your Purpose and Live a Happier and Healthier Life (co-authored with Gina Vild)

Personal life

Chopra married Amita Rani Chopra at the age of They were classmates at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). They moved to the United States in They have three children.

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