Reconnect with AKU in the USA in June, 2012
Establishment of Department of Oncology at AKU
AKU has established a Department of Oncology. This Department will have its own sections, namely, medical, pediatric, hematology, radiation, surgical, diagnostic and experimental/basic sciences oncology. Dr. Mohammad Khurshid is the Founding Chair effective June 1, 2012 for three years.
The Ibn Zuhr Building
The recently set up Department of Oncology is a comprehensive cancer management facility located in the Ibn Zuhr Building. The state-of-the-art facility ensures delivery of radiotherapy with the highest level of precision and quality to cancer patients.
The main objective of the department is to develop first class leading edge cancer services working in close collaboration with the rest of the University. The department has the following sections:
- medical oncology
- paediatric oncology
- haematology oncology
- radiation oncology
- surgical oncology
- diagnostic oncology
- experimental/basic sciences oncology
The department also offers fellowship, residency and technical certification programmes.
Reminiscing has its Rewards
Three decades ago, an internationally competitive faculty was assembled under a dynamic founding dean to bring the Aga Khan University Medical College to life. In time, this effort blossomed into the renowned institution that we are proud to belong to today. As a new generation embraces AKU and its future, we invite you to a conversation with three key founding faculty members of the Medical College – Dr. Camer Vellani, Dr. Mohammad Khurshid, and Dr. Perwaiz Iqbal.
Dr. Saad Shafqat, class of ’98, will moderate and there will be full audience participation.
Dr. Camer Vellani
Dr. Camer Vellani joined AKU in 1979 and is now Distinguished University Professor Emeritus. He has served in a number of key positions, including Chair of Medicine, Associate Dean for Education, and Rector.
Dr. Perwaiz Iqbal
Dr. Perwaiz Iqbal joined AKU in 1983 as the first faculty member in Biochemistry. His teaching abilities are legendary and he has also served as Acting Chair, Biochemistry Department and Interim Chair, BBS Department.
Dr. Mohammad Khurshid
Dr. Mohammad Khurshid joined AKU in 1984 and was the founding Chair of Pathology. He has also served as the University Hospital’s Medical Director and, most recently, Dean of the Medical College.
FAS HASS Collaborative Lecture Series
Open to All
Forum Discussion
AKU Auditorium – Tuesday, May 29, 2012
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Refreshments will be served.
For queries, please write to fas.hass@aku.edu
Sixth Sense Forum Flyer
AKU Delegation Visit in USA
Dear Alumni friends,
An Aga Khan University delegation, headed by Mr Firoz Rasul, University President, will be visiting the United States in June with the purpose of interacting with various University stakeholders. In addition to meeting and providing an update on University activities to our US-based donors, Mr Rasul, along with a number of members of the senior leadership, is planning special sessions with alumni which will provide an opportunity to reconnect with AKU and to meet with colleagues living in the region.
The alumni events are currently planned to take place as follows:
| June 3, 11:00 AM | Sunday | Houston Alumni Reception and Brunch |
| June 4, 8:30 PM | Monday | Dallas Alumni Reception and Dinner |
| June 9, 11:00 AM | Saturday | Atlanta Alumni Reception and Brunch |
| June 11, 8:00 PM | Monday | Chicago Alumni Reception and Dinner |
| June 16, 11:00 AM | Saturday | Los Angeles Alumni Reception and Brunch |
| June 23, 11:00 AM | Saturday | New York Alumni Reception and Brunch |
The programme will consist of a reception followed by dinner to which all alumni and spouses are invited. We are planning on holding the events in metropolitan areas of the cities listed above; details with respect to specific venues will be communicated shortly. In order to help organise, I would ask you to kindly provide us with some information:
- Name
- AKU degree / diploma
- Year of graduation
- City where you will be attending the alumni event
- Will you be attending with spouse? (Yes/No)
- Preferred email contact
- Cell phone number
Finally, as we would like to welcome maximum participation by graduates and their spouses, I request you to kindly share this email with other alumni in or around the cities listed above and those in adjoining states who may have an interest in attending. Contact information or queries can be directed to alumni@aku.edu or you can write to me at registrar@aku.edu.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Lou Ariano
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Louis R. Ariano | University Registrar | Aga Khan University
P.O. Box 3500 | Stadium Road | Karachi 74800 | Pakistan
Tel: +92 21 3486 4440 | Fax: +92 21 3486 4294
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Skype: louis.ariano
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