Aga Khan University (AKU) College of Medicine Dean Dr Adil Haider received the prestigious Johns Hopkins University Distinguished Alumni Award on Wednesday, recognizing his outstanding work as a surgeon, trauma disparities researcher and outstanding leadership in the wake of devastating floods in Pakistan last year.
Johns Hopkins University, known for its contributions to medicine and research, honored Dr. Hyder as its Distinguished Alumni.
The development was announced through a statement released by AKU, which also cited Dr Haider’s outstanding track record as a successful and outstanding medical professional.
“The Distinguished Alumnus Award from Johns Hopkins is a testament to Dr Adil’s remarkable contributions to the field of medicine and his unwavering commitment to quality, access and patient care,” the statement said.
The recipient of the prestigious award also welcomed the honour, expressing his delight at being recognized for his services.
“It is an honor to be able to represent AKU on such a remarkable occasion and showcase the impressive work being done in Pakistan. Of course, none of this would be possible without the amazing teams we have both here and in the US.” he he said.
Dr Haider added that the award is testament to the incredible teamwork displayed by AKU staff, trainees and faculty, which he is “grateful” to be a part of.
“I look forward to continuing to work with them to #makeadifference.”
In its statement, AKU said that Dr Haider’s journey, from his graduation from AKU in 1998 to his current status as a thought leader in the medical world, is nothing short of inspiring.
“Throughout his illustrious career, he has consistently demonstrated excellence in the field of medicine while undertaking to bridge the gap between quality healthcare and underprivileged communities,” it said.
During his time at Johns Hopkins Medicine, the statement further highlighted, Dr Haider’s team identified differences in outcomes after traumatic injury and helped to pioneer research on surgical disparities.
“What really sets Dr. Hyder apart is his unwavering commitment to shaping the future of healthcare. He has actively mentored more than 150 trainees in research, authored more than 400 peer-reviewed publications, and been the principal investigator on extramural grants worth more than twenty million dollars,” reads the AKU statement.
His influence on health care extends far beyond the walls of AKU. In addition to serving as dean of the College of Medicine, Dr. Hyder holds the distinguished position of Director of Emerging Trauma Disparities and Systems at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in the US, he added.
Dr. Hyder has served as visiting professor at more than 30 universities and has held numerous leadership positions, including President of the Association for Academic Surgery.
He adds to his laurels by serving as its current Associate Editor JAMA Surgerythe number one scientific journal in the field and is chairing the academic council of the Pakistan Medical Regulator (PMDC) from 2020-2022.
The prestigious recognition not only highlights the outstanding personal and professional accomplishments of Dr.
