Professor Dr.Akmal Faiz Bhatty serves as the Dean Department of Medicine, Eastern Medicine and Allied Health Sciences at Qarshi University, Lahore. His headship has driven remarkable progress across the department marked by the introduction of innovative curricula with the integration of natural and modern medicine practices, the promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration, and the enhancement of research initiatives, all aimed at elevating the standards of education, clinical practice and learning experience for the students.
A graduate of King Edward Medical College, he further advanced his academic qualifications with an ECFMG certification from USA, FCPS Internal medicine (CPSP), FPSIM (PSIM) and FRCP (Royal college of Physicians London) demonstrating versatile academic credentials.
Dr. Akmal Faiz Bhatty brings over a vast teaching experience to Qarshi University, which includes an extensive background instructing at prestigious institutions such as Punjab Medical college, Sheikh Zayed PGMI, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Central Park Medical College and Sharif Medical & Dental College, Lahore.
His distinguished roles include serving as Medical Director and faculty member Medicine at Sharif Medical and Dental college, Director General of Medical Services and Advisor at Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Pakistan. His contributions to healthcare policy, advanced medical facility development with international collaborations highlight his commitment to advancing the medical field. At Qarshi University, he continues to lead with a vision for excellence in integrated medical education and practice.
Academics
- Fellowship of Royal College of Physicians, London, 2024
- Fellowship of the Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine, 2022
- Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, College of Physicians and surgeons, Lahore, 1992
- MD (Doctor of Medicine) awarded by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
- MBBS, King Edward Medical University, Lahore,1982
Experience
- Dean Faculty of Medicine, Eastern Medicine & Allied health science at Qarshi University, Lahore (May 2023 to date)
- Head, Department of Medicine Chaudhary Rehmat Ali Teaching Hospital Lahore (September 10, 2021 to May 2023)
- Medical Director & Associate Professor of Medicine Sharif Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan (April 01, 2019 to September 9, 2021).
- Advisor to the WAPDA Authority on Medical Services WAPDA Secretariat (May 28, 2018 to December 31, 2018).
- Director General Medical Services WAPDA Medical Directorate (February 18, 2016 to May 27, 2018).
- HOD, Division of Medicine, Chief Consultant Physician & Associate Professor of Medicine WAPDA Hospital Complex, Lahore. (February 10, 2012 to February 17, 2016)
- Medical Superintendent, WAPDA Hospital Complex, Lahore. (January 13, 2011 to February 09, 2012).
- Head of the Department of Medicine &Consultant Physician WAPDA Hospital Complex, Lahore. (November 10, 2006 thru January 12, 2011)
- Medical Specialist & Head of Medical Unit II WAPDA Hospital Complex, Lahore. (October 7, 1996 to November 9, 2006)
- Physician , WAPDA Hospital Complex, Lahore. (September 1, 1993 to October 6, 1996)
- Senior Registrar (Medicine),Services Hospital, Lahore. (July 19, 1992 to August 31, 1993)
- Registrar (Medicine), Services Hospital, Lahore. (May 16, 1990 to July 18, 1992)
- Medical Officer, Services Hospital, Lahore. (July 7 1989 thru May 15, 1990)
- Resident Medical Officer, Allied Hospital (PMC), Faisalabad. (August 10, 1988 to July 6, 1989)
- Registrar Medicine, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore. (August 27, 1986 to August 09, 1988).
- Trainee Registrar Medicine, District Headquarters Hospital, Faisalabad. (June 5, 1986 to Aug 26, 1986)
- Demonstrator (Anatomy), Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad. (November 15, 1983 to June 4, 1986)
- House Officer (Medicine, Surgery, Clinical Lab) Mayo hospital, (King Edward Medical College) Lahore. (July 15, 1982 to November 14, 1983)