Asad aslam khan
| Professor Asad Aslam Khan | |
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| Born | 10 March 1961 |
| Residence | Lahore |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | MBBS, PhD, MS |
| Alma mater | King Edward Medical University Punjab University Government College |
| Occupation | Doctor Medical Teacher Ophthalmologist |
| Awards | Sitara-e-Imtiaz |
Dr Asad Aslam Khan (born 10 March 1961) is the current Vice-Chancellor of King Edward Medical University, Pakistan..
He did his Matriculation from Central Model School Lower Mall, F.Sc from Government College, Lahore and graduation from the King Edward Medical University in 1985. He did MS in Ophthalmology from the University of the Punjab in 1991 and PhD (Ophthalmology) from King Edward Medical University in 2013. He was awarded Honorary FACPS by American College of Physician and Surgeon in 1999 and FCPS by College of Physician and Surgeon, Bagaladesh in 2011.
He stood first in Punjab Public Service Commission and was selected as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology. He has over 30 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology, 25 years of teaching experience as Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Senior Registrar and 12 years of experience of administration in different capacities of Vice Chancellor KEMU, Pro Vice Chancellor KEMU, Principal (COAVS) and Professor of Ophthalmology. He has 44 original research papers published in recognized journals, attended 90 National and International conferences, workshops and courses and presented 34 original research papers in conferences. He has been appointed as Chairman National Committee for Eye Health, National Coordinator for WHO-Pakistan collaborate program for prevention of blindness in Pakistan. He has also been appointed as Member of WHO Monitoring Committee for VISION 2020, representing the Eastern Mediterranean Region. In his capacity as the Principal / Director General College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences, King Edward Medical University and Provincial Coordinator for prevention of Blindness in Punjab, he has upgraded eye departments of all the DHQ hospitals and established new eye departments in 32 THQ hospitals in Punjab. He was the Project Director of Punjab Institute of Preventive Ophthalmology (Now College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences) and established the College on Public Private Partnership with the help of International NGOs and Philanthropists. As Principal, College of Ophthalmology & Allied Vision Sciences (COAVS), he introduced 09 new courses in Ophthalmology for Vitreoretina and Paediatric Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Technician, Optometry, Orthoptics and Investigative Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic nursing, Community ophthalmology and thus introduced new cadres of Vitreoretinal Specialists and Paediatric Ophthalmologists, Ophthalmic Technician, Refractionist, Optometrist, Orthoptists, Investigative Oculist, Community Ophthalmologists. With the help of International NGOs he has developed subspecialty units of Vitreoretina and Paediatric Ophthalmology at 13 teaching hospitals in Pakistan. As the Dean Allied Health Sciences at KEMU from 2007 to 2010, he introduced B.Sc Hons Programme in 12 disciplines of medical Sciences.
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