โ€œDura est manus cirurgi, sed sanans. The hand of the surgeon is hard, but healing.โ€โ€” Walter Map | #Surgery Department @akuglobal | Chair: @SaleemIslam

Joined September 2023
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So grateful to ALL @AKUGlobal for 6.5 incredible yearsโ€ฆSo proud of what we were able to do together. Super congrats @karimdamji on becoming the next Dean! May you find the same joy, inspiration, and camaraderie as Dean as I did and may your tenure be brighter than any before.
๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐š๐œ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ As Dr Adil Haider completes his tenure as Dean of the Medical College, Pakistan, on June 30, 2025, we extend our deepest gratitude for his extraordinary leadership. From steering AKUโ€™s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and 2022 floods, to strengthening clinical quality, faculty development, research, and education, Dean Haider has helped the Medical College and AKU grow stronger, more innovative, and more responsive to the needs of Pakistan and the global health community. Under his guidance: โœ… Office of Faculty Development was established, incorporating modernised policies โ€“ leading to over 250 promotions โœ… $200M in research grants were secured โœ… Peer-reviewed publications tripled โœ… 135,000 hours of Continuing Medical Education are now delivered annually โœ… Groundbreaking responses to national emergencies saved lives โœ… Alumni engagement and endowments reached new heights Dean Haider leaves a legacy of resilience, excellence and service โ€“ one that will continue to shape generations of healthcare professionals and researchers. Join us in celebrating Dr Adil and his impact within and beyond AKU by commenting below!
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โœจ๐Ÿ”ช The wait begins! Are you ready to test your surgical skills and challenge your limits? ๐Ÿฉบโœจ Something exciting is brewingโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘€ Stay tuned for the AKU Surgery Olympiad this August 2025! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฌ Mark your calendars, gather your squad! #ComingSoon #SurgeryOlympiad2025
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Hey everyone! The Stitch is backโ€”stitched together with all the triumphs and milestones from the past three months! Itโ€™s all in this quarterโ€™s edition of The Stitch. sway.cloud.microsoft/qoW15zqโ€ฆ #thestitch
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Wonderful, emotional, brutally honest surgical grand rounds @AkuSurgery @AKUGlobal by Dr. Abdaal Khan from @siutpakistan in which he recounted his journey. Exemplified perseverance, excellence, humility, and the strength to make things happen - so inspiring! @aamirjafarey
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Want to know how this showstopper Horse sculpture at our art exhibition was made? Hear it from the artist and surgeon himself - Dr Riaz Lakdawala #surgeryartexhibition
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Today is the last day to come see the department of surgeryโ€™s first ever art exhibition. More pictures in the thread. ๐Ÿ“Peer Play Place, AKU Medical College #artexhibition
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Snippets from day 1 of Department of Surgeryโ€™s Art Exhibition. Weโ€™re here for 2 more days. ๐Ÿ“Peer Play Place, AKU medical college
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AKU Surgery retweeted
Surgery is a powerful fusion of art and science, leveraging geometry, physics, and aesthetics to achieve remarkable healing outcomes. Beyond the operating room, the surgical profession is deeply rooted in creativity and artistry, as beautifully showcased by the @AkuSurgery
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AKU Surgery retweeted
Syed Shahabuddin, a trailblazing cardiac surgeon and academic, showcased his artistic side by reciting his thought-provoking poems at the arts exhibition hosted by the @AkuSurgery @AKUGlobal
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Today we bid farewell to Dean @AdilHaiderMD. He was presented with a recognition shield by Dr @SaleemIslam for his outstanding tenure. What a fantastic legacy! Grateful for his leadership, his double Assalamualaikum attempts to wake us up in the audi and his sneaker collection.
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Happy Friday! ๐ŸŒง๏ธ
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Scalpels, suturesโ€ฆ. sculptures? Thatโ€™s right! Our surgeons do have a life outside of the OR, come see for yourself. Youโ€™re all invited to the Department of Surgeryโ€™s art exhibition! See you there. ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿฝโ€๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐ŸŽจ #artexhibition
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The Department of Surgery wishes a very happy Diwali to all those who celebrate. A big thank you to Sapna Raj for hosting such a lovely Diwali breakfast for our faculty and staff! Halwa puri, mithai, sparklers, and lots of smiles this morning. Happy Diwali!
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The Department of Surgery wishes a very happy Diwali to all those who celebrate. #happydiwali2024 #diwali2024
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Congratulations to Dr. @HinaInam5 on her promotion to Assistant Professor in the Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery! This is a well-deserved recognition for her contributions, dedication and commitment to the AKU Medical College, Pakistan and to the University as a whole.
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Save the date! January 15-16, 2025! The Department of Surgery is hosting its 10th AKU Annual Surgical Conference, featuring the theme "Quality Care & Patient Safety." Stay tuned for more! #10AASC
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AKU Surgery retweeted
Learning and attending one of the biggest international conferences in the field of Urogynaecology #ICS2024 @AkuSurgery @AKUGlobal
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Thrilled to meet a group of young @AKUGlobal alumni- the future surgeons @AmCollSurgeons congress -2024 @AkuSurgery @AdilHaiderMD
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