Wing Commander (Dr) MD Manav Sharma (Retd)

Wing Commander (Dr) MD Sharma (Retd) is a distinguished healthcare executive, aviation medicine specialist, and military physician with over two decades of elite leadership experience operating at the intersection of high-consequence environments, clinical excellence, and hospital administration. Currently serving as the Manager, Medical Services at Mopani Copper Mines PLC, Dr. Sharma brings a world class standard of governance, operational resilience, and patient safety to industrial healthcare.

Educational Pedigree & Fellowship

Dr. Sharma’s academic foundation combines rigorous clinical medicine with advanced executive management:

• MBBS: The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India
• MD in Aerospace Medicine: Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Bangalore (RGUHS)
• Advanced Diploma in Aerospace Medicine: United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM)
• Fellowship: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP Edin)
• MBA in Hospitals and Health Systems Management: BITS Pilani, India

Operational Leadership & Experience

A veteran leader who has thrived in the world's most demanding environments, Dr. Sharma's career spans high-stakes military and international deployments:

• Indian Air Force (22.5 Years): Served with distinction as a physician, senior administrator, and healthcare leader. Directed medical operations, executed critical casualty evacuations, and delivered premier healthcare during counter terrorism operations and severe resource-constrained scenarios.
• UAE Air Force and Air Defence (2 Years): Contributed specialized expertise as a Specialist Physician in Aviation Medicine, integrating advanced human factors and safety systems into operational frameworks.

Academic Distinction & Professional Affiliations

An active contributor to global aerospace and clinical medicine, Dr. Sharma shapes the next generation of medical specialists:

• Academician: International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine (IAASM)
• Life Member & Associate Fellow: Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM)
• Member: Southern African Aerospace Medical Association (SAAMA)
• Postgraduate Educator: Recognized postgraduate teacher and university examiner in Aerospace Medicine with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore.

Bridging the precision of aviation safety with the compassion of clinical care, Dr. Sharma champions a culture of uncompromising quality, operational efficiency, and patient-first leadership across healthcare systems.