Sahaj Singh, MD
I am Sahaj Singh, a second-year pediatric endocrinology fellow at Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine. I am originally from India, where I began my medical education at the age of 18 at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India, an Institution of Eminence and Deemed University.
During my formative years, my grandmother’s enduring commitment to improving healthcare access for women and children through community service immensely shaped my decision to pursue medicine and specialize in pediatrics. My interest in endocrinology developed early through personal exposure to my elder sister’s struggles with obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome, which introduced me to the profound physiological and psychosocial impact of hormone disorders and sparked my fascination with endocrine regulation. Witnessing the lifelong challenges faced by children with diabetes and endocrine conditions solidified my desire to build a career in pediatric endocrinology, a passion that was strengthened and matured during my pediatric residency at the University of South Alabama, Mobile under the mentorship of Dr. Kaulfers, Dr. Lim, and Dr. Perez, where I also had the opportunity of volunteering at various diabetes camps for children. It was a transformative milestone that further consolidated my commitment to the field of endocrinology. Immersed in an environment where children with type 1 diabetes learned to balance insulin administration, carbohydrate counting, and physical activity while simply enjoying being children, I witnessed firsthand the resilience and strength they embody. Participating in daily glucose monitoring, insulin adjustments, and group education sessions reinforced the impact that thoughtful, patient-centered endocrine care can have on a child’s confidence and quality of life.
My primary interests lie in clinical practice and research in diabetes, particularly monogenic diabetes, including Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY), with ongoing projects aimed at improving its recognition and management. Throughout my fellowship training, I have been fortunate to learn from exemplary mentors, including Dr. Mustafa Tosur, Dr. Maria Redondo, Dr. Vincent Horne, and Dr. Yuezhen Lin, who have provided me with multiple meaningful opportunities that have enriched my academic growth. Their support has allowed me to engage in a wide range of scholarly activities, from writing case reports to participating in clinical research projects, and presenting them at national conferences such as Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) meeting. Through their mentorship, I have developed critical thinking, research skills, and a deeper appreciation for clinical pediatric endocrinology. A special mention to my program director, Dr. Nidhi Bansal, division chief, Dr. Rona Sonabend and my fellowship mentor, Dr. Ioanna Athanassaki, whose valuable guidance, unwavering support and constant motivation has continued to shape my professional and personal development. Ultimately, I aspire to provide high-quality diabetes and endocrine care to underserved communities, carrying forward my beloved grandmother’s legacy of service, and becoming a role model like herself and my mentors for future generations to come.