Asma Ahmed
@asmaahmed
I am an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, obesity prevention, and clinical research.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am an Assistant Professor and consultant endocrinologist with over a decade of clinical and research experience focused on diabetes prevention, obesity management, and endocrine disorders. I established a multidisciplinary obesity clinic, led a community randomized diabetes prevention trial as PI, and maintain an extensive peer‑reviewed publication record and international fellowships.
I teach and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, develop curricula, and serve as an examiner for national and international colleges while directing clinical services and multidisciplinary programs. I pursue clinical‑academic roles that combine patient care, translational research, and capacity building within collaborative institutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AUAssistant Professor of Medicine
Aga Khan University
Jul 2012 - Present (13 years 2 months)
Provide clinical endocrinology services and lead academic programs; established Pakistan's first Multidisciplinary Obesity Clinic at AKUH and run five weekly outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary care pathways.
AUSenior Instructor
Aga Khan University
Jan 2010 - Jul 2012 (2 years 6 months)
Delivered endocrine clinical teaching and implemented diabetes care pathways integrated into inpatient assessment forms, improving inpatient diabetes management and training of trainees.
Fellow Endocrinology
The Aga Khan University Hospital
Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 (2 years)
Completed fellowship in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism providing specialized endocrine care, participating in research and supervising trainees in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Resident Internal Medicine
The Aga Khan University Hospital
Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 (3 years)
Completed residency providing comprehensive inpatient care, emergency management and bedside teaching while supervising junior trainees and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Medical Intern
The Aga Khan University Hospital
Jan 2000 - Jan 2001 (1 year)
Completed internship rotations in medicine, surgery and allied specialties, acquiring foundational clinical and procedural skills and delivering supervised patient care.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
R(Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh)
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Medicine
Awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) (Edinburgh) on 25 February 2025.
R(Royal College of Physicians (London)
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Medicine
Awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) (London) on 19 October 2022.
HSHarvard Medical School
Global Clinical Research Program (Graduate), Clinical Research
2016 - 2017
Completed the Global Clinical Research Program at Harvard Medical School from June 2016 to July 2017 with a scholarship.
R(Royal College of Physicians (UK)
Specialty Certificate in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Diabetes & Endocrinology
Obtained the Specialty Certificate in Diabetes & Endocrinology from the Royal College of Physicians in 2011.
Aga Khan University
Fellowship in Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Endocrinology
2007 - 2009
Completed a Fellowship in Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism at The Aga Khan University Hospital from 2007 to 2009.
R(Royal College of Physicians (UK)
MRCP (UK), Internal Medicine
Achieved the MRCP (UK) qualification in 2007.
AHAga Khan University Hospital
Internship, Medicine & Surgery
2000 - 2001
Completed internship in Medicine, Surgery & Allied at The Aga Khan University Hospital from 2000 to 2001.
University of Karachi, Baqai Medical College
MBBS, Medicine
1995 - 2000
Completed MBBS at University of Karachi, Baqai Medical College from 1995 to 2000.
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