Dr. Samir Malkani has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the John P. Mordes and Regina M. Yando Chair in Medicine at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Chan Medical School.
The chair was established to support and sustain an academically distinguished member of the faculty whose ongoing contributions to innovation in patient care and medical education reflect the academic excellence of UMass Chan and enhance its reputation across the world of academic medicine.
The appointment highlights Malkani’s extensive contributions to clinical care, medical education, and modern diabetes management strategies.
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As a professor of medicine and clinical chief of the endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism division, he evaluates tools like continuous glucose monitoring and closed-loop insulin delivery systems. His academic work also investigates how social determinants of health and psychosocial barriers affect chronic disease outcomes.
Malkani’s medical journey is grounded in his foundational education in India. He earned his medical degree from the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi in 1989. Following his initial training in his home country, he relocated to the United States to complete his advanced clinical education.
His American training path included a residency at Griffin Hospital affiliated with Yale University, followed by a fellowship at UMass Chan Medical School.
Joining the UMass Chan faculty in 2001, Malkani built a career blending clinical excellence with academic leadership.
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Early in his tenure at the institution, he collaborated closely with established researchers, shaping his trajectory in metabolic disease scholarship.
Today, he maintains a robust clinical practice while mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students, guiding the next generation of physicians in endocrine care.
The endowment supporting this chair was made possible by the generosity of Dr. John P. Mordes, professor emeritus of medicine, and Dr. Regina M. Yando.