In the words of the famed Neurosurgeon, Dr. S. K. Pandya, "The gruff and stern exterior displayed by Dr. Joshipura hid a warm and sensitive personality. It was interesting to see him observe persons around him and their doings with keen eyes. He would sum up his impressions of those around him in pithy and at times, penetrating terms. He did not stand fools or scoundrels and ensured their disappearance from the scene with terse and often, brusque comments"

Dr. Joshipura joined the Grant Medical College, Mumbai in 1947 and continued to win many scholarships and awards, including the prestigious Gray Medal in anatomy. He graduated in 1952, and was awarded the Central Government Gold Medal that enabled him to pursue medical studies in the United Kingdom, where he obtained his FRCS. (England), FRCS (Edinburgh) and M. Ch. Orthopaedics (Liverpool).

On returning to India in 1958, he was appointed Honorary Assistant Orthopaedic Surgeon to the Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals. He was a strict disciplinarian, particularly with his students, postgraduates and nursing staff. Case notes and records of investigation findings had to be well documented.

Residents were allowed to operate only after he had satisfied himself on their knowledge and skill, the procedure to be performed, and their ability to deal with unforeseen circumstances and complications. Those fortunate enough to train with him were transformed into skilled orthopaedic surgeons.

During his working hours, Dr. Joshipura was a scholar, an orthopaedic surgeon par excellence, a stern disciplinarian, and an excellent teacher. But, there was another side of his personality when he was off duty. He was a devoted family man. One only had to watch him with his granddaughters to see how much he loved them. His unfortunate but peaceful death on his birthday was an irreparable loss for his family and friends.