Chair, Medical Director
CommonSpirit Health Creighton University
Dr. Sharma is Professor and Chair of Pathology at Creighton University School of Medicine and CHI Health. She also serves as Medical Director for CHI Nebraska Laboratories and the CommonSpirit National Laboratory Service Line, overseeing laboratory operations across multiple regions. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), she brings over a decade of leadership experience in academic medicine, clinical integration, physician group consolidation, and system-wide strategy implementation.
She is a certified executive coach and nationally recognized speaker, known for her work in developing leaders across the healthcare continuum. Dr. Sharma coaches and teaches in prestigious national leadership programs such as the Stanford Physician Leadership Program and the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) at Drexel University.
Her speaking and facilitation often focus on timely leadership topics, including the dynamics of power, psychological safety, and political intelligence—key themes in her workshops, keynote talks, and leadership development seminars. Her work centers on building scalable, inclusive frameworks that support engagement, retention, and career advancement, particularly for women and underrepresented physicians. Dr. Sharma is deeply committed to cultivating resilient, connected healthcare teams through coaching, mentorship, and strategic leadership development.
From Community Roots to National Reach: Lessons from 14 Years of Consolidation and Integration
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
9:30am - 10:30am CT