Medical students and junior doctors from across New South Wales and beyond gathered online on Sunday 5 March 2023, for a valuable opportunity to receive advice on research projects, gain career guidance, and network with other professionals.
The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) hosted the online event and featured an Interactive Panel Discussion with AIMA Mentors. The event was attended by over 50 medical students and junior doctors across New South Wales and other parts of Australia.
The program started with a recitation of the Holy Quran by Dr Muhammad Ashraf, the AIMA Secretary followed by a welcome by Dr M Afzal Kahloon, a senior Urologist based in Canberra, ACT, and AIMA’s National President, who also provided a brief overview of AIMA’s activities and the event’s purpose.
The facilitator, A/Prof Habib Bhurawala, Head of Paediatrics at Nepean Hospital in Sydney, welcomed all the participants and invited the mentors to introduce themselves and speak about their journeys as medical students and junior doctors.
The panel members included A/Prof Suleman Qurashi, an Orthopaedic Surgeon; A/Prof Faruque Riffat, an ENT/Head and Neck Surgeon; Dr Yusuf Sediqi, an ED Physician; Dr Rabbia Haider, an Endocrinologist; Dr Samia Kazi and Dr Faraz Pathan, Cardiologists; Dr Fariha Dib and Dr Ali Raza, General Practitioners, all from Sydney.
The diversity of the panelists’ backgrounds and areas of expertise made for an engaging and informative discussion that was highly valued by all the attendees.
The event generated a lot of interest, with many questions from participants on balancing faith, study, and family commitments and inquiries about career guidance and the different training pathways available. The panelists provided insightful answers and practical tips, which were greatly appreciated by the attendees.
Dr Bhurawala informed the participants that AIMA plans to host a national conference on Sat 13-Sun14 May in Sydney with the theme of “Past, present and, future of health.”
The conference will feature several well-known national and international speakers who will discuss topics ranging from medieval Islamic medicine and its impact on modern medicine to the future of health, including digital health and artificial intelligence in medicine and healthcare.
Dr Bhurawala invited everyone to register early for the conference on AIMA’s website https://aimamed.com.au/nc2023-2/
The event concluded with a brief supplication (dua), and the panelists expressed their enthusiasm to hold more such events.
Overall, the event was a great success, highlighting the importance of mentorship and networking for medical students and junior doctors. AIMA’s commitment to providing these valuable opportunities for its members is a testament to its dedication to supporting and promoting excellence in the medical profession.
More information about AIMA’s previous activities and future programs is available on www.aimamed.com.au
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