Artwork

Dr Rashmi Sharma - A Woman of Stature

Oil on Canvas

153 x 61cm

Dr Rashmi Sharma draws on her culturally and linguistically diverse background and her lived experience as a two-time cancer survivor to engage with patients and communities in Australia and India. Her own life experiences have given her great empathy as a caregiver to her patients. As my General Practitioner for nearly 20 years, she has supported me through a number of significant health challenges – Dr Rashmi is a very special person – even though she has accomplished so much, she still remains humble.

Her passionate advocacy for vulnerable populations sees her working closely with people across the lifespan. She is on the board of National Seniors Australia and is involved with charitable work to support a school in India, utilising patient donations from her multidisciplinary Canberra GP practice. Dr Rashmi Sharma was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2017 in the general division for service to medicine and to professional organisations.

Dr Rashmi lives happily with her husband, two children and their four octogenarian grandparents. 

Respecting them “is what you do.”

Dr Rashmi Sharma - A woman of stature was Claire’s entry in the 2023 Archibald Painting Prize.