Mahmood Ayyaz (Urdu: محمود ایاز) is the Vice Chancellor of the King Edward Medical University, Lahore and ex-principal of the Services Institute of Medical Sciences and patron of the Services Hospital since 1 August 2017.[2]
Mahmood Ayyaz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 October 1960 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | M.B.B.S,FCPS, FRCS(G), FICS, MIS, FACS(USA), FRCS(Ed) |
| Alma mater | Allama Iqbal Medical College Lahore, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Professor of Surgery. Surgeon[1] |
| Known for | General Surgery, Laparoscopic,Endocrine ,Hepato-biliary, Robotic and Vascular Surgery |
| Notable work | Director, National Residency Program, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, National Course Director for Advanced Trauma Life Support |
| Awards | Sitara-e- Imtiaz |
Early life and career
editMahmood Ayyaz graduated from Allama Iqbal Medical College Lahore, Pakistan, in 1985. Then he completed his fellowship in surgery in 1990. He was appointed as a professor in 2005 and later became Chairman, the Department of Surgery at Services institute of Medical Sciences / Services Hospital, Lahore.
He has published more than 100 research publications in national and international journals. His main interest is in the field of medical education in Pakistan. He has served as Director General Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority, Lahore from 26 May 2022 to 21 July 2022.[3] He has served as Dean Post Graduate Medical Education and Professional Development National Hospital Medical Centre Lahore from 17 October 2020 to 25 May 2022.[4] He has also served as principal at Services Institute of Medical Sciences / Services Hospital, Lahore from August 2017 to 16 October 2020.[5] He is also the Director General National Residency Program, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan since 2015. He was the Vice President CPSP For the Year 2020.
Awards and recognition
edit- Awarded Pakistan Civil Award Sitara-e-Imtiaz by President of Islamic Republic Pakistan in recognition of his valuable services in the field of education.[6][7]
- He was awarded an honorary fellowship by the American College of Surgeons in November 2013.[8]
References
edit- ^ Chaudhry, Asif (2013-07-23). "Healthcare Commission 'ignored' in neglect cases". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2017-08-03). "Young Doctors Association strikers ignore govt warning". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
- ^ "Dr Mehmood Ayaz appointed PHOTA Administrator". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ^ "Dean, National Hospital and Medical Centre". Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ^ "Tributes paid to Prof Mehmood Ayaz". Retrieved 2024-02-24.
- ^ "KEMU VC awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz". The News. 2024-03-24. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Governor confers awards on 132 personalities". Dawn. 2024-03-24. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ "Prof Ayyaz awarded". The Nation. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
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