Interdisciplinary Rheumatology: Rheumatology and Cardiology

About

Vaneet K Sandhu MD MS RhMSUS FACR is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at Loma Linda University Health (LLUH). She began her medical journey in India followed by internal medicine residency at Loma Linda University Health. She completed her rheumatology fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles California. Recognizing the crucial role of education in fostering excellence in healthcare Dr. Sandhu pursued and earned a Master of Science in Academic Medicine which was instrumental in her role as the rheumatology fellowship program director at LLUH where she passionately contributed to shaping the next generation of rheumatologists.Beyond clinical and educational roles Dr. Sandhu has served on various committees with the American College of Rheumatology. Her recent work on the Committee on Training and Workforce Issues in addition to the Collaborative Initiatives Network allowed her to play a vital role in providing patient education resources and supporting the growth of trainees in the field. Additionally as a chapter leader for the Association of Women in Rheumatology she has coordinated collaborative educational events fostering a sense of community and shared learning within the rheumatology field.Dr. Sandhu's research endeavors have focused on critical areas such as healthcare disparities medical education and lupus. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in these domains is evident through her numerous publications as well as funded research studies which have contributed significantly to the scholarly landscape of rheumatology.