Dr Sharmila Jandial is a Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist at the Great North Children’s Hospital specialising in juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus and scleroderma.
Following graduation from Glasgow University, Dr Jandial came to Newcastle for paediatric training. Alongside clinical training in paediatric rheumatology, she was awarded an Educational Research Fellowship by Arthritis Research UK to look in more detail at how to teach joint examination in children.
Dr Jandial was appointed as a Consultant at the Great North Children’s Hospital in 2011 and enjoys working within a multidisciplinary team of many specialists.
She has a strong interest in education and research, particularly around educational interventions to optimise diagnosis and referral for children and young people with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
Dr Jandial is currently a CSAC Assessment Adviser, and is involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Great North Children's Hospital – children's rheumatology
