Faiqa Aamir

MBBS ‘23 @AKUGlobal| Ophthalmology Postdoc Research Fellow @HopkinsMedicine

[Surgery Interest Group @sig_aku]

Exciting news! The Surgery Interest Group is extremely proud of remarkable efforts put in by the entire AKU team and congratulates them on publication of the first OPERAS paper in the British Journal of Surgery! 🎉
@AamirFaiqa @pak_izza @usamawaqar777 @TabishChawla @SaleemIslam

[Adil Haider @AdilHaiderMD]

Of all the honours I get in this job- being asked by the Final Year Class to take a pic with them… as they take their last Professional Exam @AKUGlobal is surely amongst the highest ! Thank you for the privilege and loved the Dhol ku Thap celebration after - you def earned it !

[OphthalmologyInterestGroupAKU @OphthoIG_AKU]

We’re so so excited for our upcoming year! Join us now! 🥳

https://t.co/GMQjpTAmSS

*Open to AKU students only*

[Kashif Chaudhry @KashifMD]

Fellow Americans, take a minute to read this story!

This is Osama, a brilliant medical student who worked as an ACLS instructor, teaching CPR & basic life-saving skills to children in Gaza. 1/ 🧵

[Rehman Siddiqui @RehmanSiddiqui]

https://t.co/etkfjJ8Ond

👆for @OphthoIG_AKU

[OphthalmologyInterestGroupAKU @OphthoIG_AKU]

On the 22nd of September, OIG hosted our first ever Game Night! Free pizzas, games, music and much more 👁️

A huge thankyou to Dr.Damji, @RehmanSiddiqui and Dr. Sami for joining us and always supporting OIG!

Pictured: the amazing team that made this event come to life ✨

[Faiqa Aamir @AamirFaiqa]

Thrilled to receive a diversity travel grant for the 2023 Retinal Degeneration and Visual Electrophysiology Conference at @JohnsHopkins ! 🙌 Had an amazing time learning about IRDs and the latest treatment advances, while meeting such phenomenal individuals!!

[Kaleem S. Ahmed, MBBS (MD), MSAI @KaleemSAhmed]

What defines an @AKUGlobal alumnus?
“People [doctors] who love to eat”
Thankful for the amazing community from my Alma mater hosting us in #Baltimore 🙏💚

[Oren Gottfried, MD @OGdukeneurosurg]

It’s important to see the world through our patients eyes to understand their condition and daily struggles. See a variety of eye conditions.

[Omaima Anis Bhatti @anis_omaima]

Hi #MedTwitter! I'm an #IMG from 🇵🇰, applying to #Pediatrics in #Match2024. I'm passionate about working for, and with children.

I also absolutely love travelling, taking pictures, and finding the joy in little things in life.

Super excited to connect with peers and mentors!

[Usama Waqar @usamawaqar777]

📣 Exciting news! Congratulations to the incredible team behind this groundbreaking international study published in JAMA Surgery! 📷 As the national lead for Pakistan, it was an honor to contribute to this remarkable endeavor. #Collaboration
@sig_aku @AKUGlobal @isrctweets

[OphthalmologyInterestGroupAKU @OphthoIG_AKU]

OIG is grateful to have hosted a remarkable session on Entrepreneurship in Ophthalmology, led by our very own Dr. Mahnaz Naveed. Her passion and generosity in sharing valuable insights were truly inspiring.

Thank you, Dr Mahnaz, for enriching our community with your expertise!

[Saulat H Fatimi @SaulatFatimi]

Redefining excellence-Thanks to the tireless endeavors of ophthalmologist, Dr. Haroon Tayyab,we now have the groundbreaking discipline of Vitreous-Retinal Surgery Fellowship at AKU. Haroon is an inspiration and a true asset to Pakistan. @AKUGlobal @AKUAANA

[OphthalmologyInterestGroupAKU @OphthoIG_AKU]

On May 2nd, 2023, OIG had the honor of hosting Dr. Nauman Chaudhry, a distinguished alumnus of the AKU Class of 1991. During the session, Dr. Chaudhry shared his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of vitreoretinal medicine-
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[Faiqa Aamir @AamirFaiqa]

@SaulatFatimi @AKUGlobal @AKUAANA This is a huge achievement, congratulations Dr. Saulat!!

[OphthalmologyInterestGroupAKU @OphthoIG_AKU]

On the 8th of March, International Women’s Day, OIG held a session on “Women in Ophthalmology” led by Dr Sharmeen Akram and Dr Sehrish Nizar Ali.

[OphthalmologyInterestGroupAKU @OphthoIG_AKU]

OIG was honored to host a mentorship session with Dr. Roomasa Channa who is a renowned vitreoretinal surgeon and a clinician scientist at University of Wisconsin. Dr. Channa completed her training at Wilmer Eye, Johns Hopkins University and is also an AKU alumnus of class of 2008

[OphthalmologyInterestGroupAKU @OphthoIG_AKU]

On 12 March 2023 World Glaucoma day is celebrated all over the world. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. It has been estimated that there are 1.8 million Pakistanis suffering from it. On this world glaucoma day let’s aim to prioritise our vision

[Mujtaba Khalil, MD @Mujtabakhalil]

@CritCareExplore Link: https://t.co/BqGNTKAnpx
@Qalb2Abbas @DrDarthKummi @AamirFaiqa @FyezahJehan @AKUGlobal

[Fatima Zahra @FatimaZ22397645]

Moderated the 1st ever Journal Club organised by @OphthoIG_AKU @AKUGlobal. Had insightful discussion on the article regarding the use of Teleglaucoma in rural settings with our guest speakers & authors of this paper, #DrKarimDamji & @DrDankiage
Link: https://t.co/N2oQx5F31X