Shikha Jain MD FACP

Dr. Shikha Jain is a triple board-certified hematologist and oncologist, and a tenured Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago, where she continues to see oncology patients, and leads initiatives in Communication Strategies and Digital Innovation in Oncology at the University of Illinois Cancer Center. Dr. Jain is the visionary founder of the Women in Medicine® nonprofit and the CEO and founder of the Women in Medicine Summit™, initiatives dedicated to advancing the impact of women in healthcare through leadership, advocacy, and professional development. Her leadership has propelled the summit to become a pivotal event that addresses the challenges and celebrates the achievements of women in medicine.

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A respected voice in the media, Dr. Jain regularly contributes to discussions on healthcare topics across major publications and news outlets. Her accolades include being named Illinois Physician Leader of the Year in 2024, one of Medscape's 25 Rising Stars in Medicine, and one of Modern Healthcare's Top 25 Emerging Leaders. She is also an accomplished author, with her book "An Evolution of Empowerment: Voices of Women in Medicine and Their Allies" delving into the challenges and triumphs faced by women in the medical profession.

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Dr. Jain's influence extends to public health policy, serving on committees for the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), sponsored by the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS S&T), where she addresses critical issues of public health misinformation.

Deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals, Dr. Jain advocates for systemic changes that enhance our healthcare systems. Her work not only supports individual women in medicine but also seeks broader societal impact through her strategic and inclusive approach.