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Saima Rashid

Saima Rashid

Karachi

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Consultant Anesthesiologist with over a decade of clinical expertise at Aga Khan University Hospital, a premier JCIA-accredited tertiary care centre, with over 50 major surgeries daily. Skilled in delivering safe, high-quality anesthesia across diverse specialties including Obstetric, Pediatric, Neuro, and Trauma Anesthesia, with a proven track record of managing complex, high-risk cases. Committed to clinical excellence, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration in dynamic, high-acuity healthcare settings. Seeking to contribute advanced skills, leadership excellence, and professional integrity to further enhance patient outcomes and support institutional goals in a progressive clinical environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant Anesthesiologist & Assistant Professor

Aga Khan University Hospital
06.2021 - Current

As a Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Anaesthesiology at a leading tertiary care center, I am actively involved in providing comprehensive anaesthetic care across a wide range of surgical specialties, including obstetric, pediatric, neuro, and trauma anaesthesia. My responsibilities include preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative care, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence. In addition to clinical duties, I play a key role in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and nursing staff, contributing to curriculum development, simulation-based training, and assessment. I am also engaged in research, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental governance, with a strong focus on advancing evidence-based practices and enhancing patient outcomes in high-acuity environments.

Senior Instructor

Aga Khan University Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2021

As a Senior Instructor in the Department of Anaesthesiology at a leading tertiary care centre, I am actively involved in providing comprehensive anaesthetic care across a wide range of surgical specialties, including Obstetric, Pediatric, Neuro, and Trauma anaesthesia.

Instructor

Aga Khan University Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015

As an Instructor in the Department of Anaesthesiology at a leading tertiary care centre, I am actively involved in providing comprehensive anaesthetic care across a wide range of surgical specialties, including obstetric, pediatric, neuro, and trauma anaesthesia under supervision.

Resident, Anesthesiology

Aga Khan University Hospital
11.2009 - 12.2014

Resident Medical Officer, Surgical Intensive Care

Abbasi Shaheed Hospital
10.2006 - 10.2009

Medical Officer, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Saifee Hospital
05.2005 - 09.2006

House Job, General Surgery and Internal Medicine

Hamdard University Hospital
04.2003 - 04.2004

Education

MHPE - Health Professionals Education

The AgaKhan University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
01-2026

FCPS - Anesthesiology

Aga Khan University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
01-2014

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

Hamdard College OfMedicine And Dentistry, Hamdard University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
2003

Skills

  • Airway Management
  • General & Regional Anesthesia
  • Pain Management
  • Critical Care Management
  • Resuscitation & Emergency Response
  • Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
  • Patient centered care & Empathy
  • Simulation Based Education

Certification


Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC S-43430)

Dubai Health Authority (DHA-39983391)Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (Consultant- Profile #23567386)
Irish Medical Council (IMC-513220)


Accomplishments

  • Coordinator Undergraduate Anesthesiology Clerkship, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Lead Rota Committee, Department of Anesthesiology, Aga Khan University.
  • Coordinator Emergency & Trauma Rotation for Postgraduate Training Program, Department of Anesthesiology, Aga Khan University..
  • Coordinator Post Anesthesia Care Unit Rotation, for Postgraduate Training Program, Department of Anesthesiology, Aga Khan University.

Timeline

Consultant Anesthesiologist & Assistant Professor

Aga Khan University Hospital
06.2021 - Current

Senior Instructor

Aga Khan University Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2021

Instructor

Aga Khan University Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015

Resident, Anesthesiology

Aga Khan University Hospital
11.2009 - 12.2014

Resident Medical Officer, Surgical Intensive Care

Abbasi Shaheed Hospital
10.2006 - 10.2009

Medical Officer, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Saifee Hospital
05.2005 - 09.2006

House Job, General Surgery and Internal Medicine

Hamdard University Hospital
04.2003 - 04.2004

MHPE - Health Professionals Education

The AgaKhan University

FCPS - Anesthesiology

Aga Khan University

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -

Hamdard College OfMedicine And Dentistry, Hamdard University
Saima Rashid