AKU Alumnus Appointed Section Head

Dr. Azam Ali was appointed Head of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, in September 2003, becoming the first AKU Medical College alumnus to achieve this position in the University. 

Dr. Azam Ali graduated with multiple honours and scholarships with the first MBBS batch of AKU in 1988. He was one of the first recipients of the Salimah Aga Khan and Faculty Development Awards. After receiving his initial Ophthalmology training at AKU, he proceeded for advanced training at some of the best institutions in the UK. He passed his Fellowship examinations from all three UK Royal Colleges. 

He returned to AKU in 1999. Since then he has instituted state-of-the-art cataract and retinal surgery at the Hospital and has gained recognition both in the country and abroad for his contributions. Dr. Azam Ali has also consistently remained involved in the transfer of knowledge and skills, delivering numerous lectures and conducting many workshops within the country and abroad.