Biography
![Headshot of Sharon Lewis, MD](https://www.cooperhealth.org/sites/default/files/2024-10/Sharon%20Lewis%20MD%20-%20web.jpg)
Sharon Lewis, MD
Professor of Clinical Neurology
Assistant Dean for Diversity and Community Affairs
Education and Training
Medical School: | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL |
Internship: | Internal Medicine - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA |
Residency: | Neurology - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA |
Fellowship: | Neuromuscular - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA |
Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neuromuscular
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- American Headache Society
- College of Physicians
Awards and Honors
Neurology Resident's Award for Excellence in Teaching - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2016; Penn Medicine Minority Hall of Fame for Commitment to Underrepresented Minorities, 2015; Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
About Me
Sharon Lewis, MD, joined CMSRU and Cooper University Health Care (CUH) from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, where she served as assistant dean for diversity recruitment and professor of clinical neurology. Dr. Lewis received her medical degree from the University of Miami, followed by an internship and neurology residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). She continued at HUP to complete a neuromuscular fellowship.
At CMSRU, Dr. Lewis will lead one of the school’s pathway programs, supporting various initiatives within the ODCA. Her years of experience and leadership will be invaluable assets as she works to advance diversity and community engagement within the school.