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Minhaj A. Qidwai
Minhaj A. Qidwai
graduated from Dow Medical College-Karachi-Pakistan in 1984. He holds MPH from University of Oklahoma, MBA from University of Hawaii-USA; and Certification in Management Consulting from Canada. Prof. Dr. Qidwai has more than four decades of International Experience in Health Management, Marketing, Research, Human Capacity Building and Academics; in Pakistan, Middle East, and North America. In past, he has collaborated with organizations like CIDA, UNICEF, WHO, OPM, Canadian Cancer Association, Mississauga Board of Trade, and Canada Pakistan Business Council. Prof. Dr. Qidwai was one of the lead persons in establishing the concept of “Ethics Committees” in Research and Quality Circles in Healthcare at Aga Khan University Hospital in Pakistan. He is the pioneer for initiating MBA in Health Management in Pakistan at Institute of Business Management; Health Systems Improvement program at College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan and Institute of Business Administration. He is also the founder and former CEO of Sindh Healthcare Commission. Prof. Dr. Qidwai has been associated with academia and research in the areas of Public Health, Pharma Industry, Healthcare Systems Management and Quality Improvement. Currently, he is the Dean of Health and Medical Sciences at Al-Kawthar University Karachi in Pakistan; Faculty Member at American Institute for Healthcare Quality; and CEO of Unet Consultants-Pakistan/Canada. Prof. Dr. Qidwai has been involved in developing academic programs, research, professional and personal development in corporate and healthcare sector. His current focus is mainly on mental health, digital health, health management, and offering mentorship for professional development. He is a reviewer for Higher Education Commission Research Grants and Judge for National Idea Bank. He is passionate for mentoring youth through his Center for Health Innovation and Transformation, nurturing their ideas and startups into an accelerator phase and reality. Prof. Dr. Qidwai is an Honorary Faculty Member at the American Institute of Healthcare Quality, a Member of Population Association of Pakistan, Trustee of SAMEO-UK Based Charity for Healthcare and Director-Pakistan Bridge Federation. Dr. Qidwai holds dual citizenship of Canada and Pakistan. He is also the pioneer for several philosophies like that of R.E.S.T. (Research, Education, Systems and Training) for curriculum development; G.R.A.S.P. (Governance, Research, Accountability, Sustainability and Profit) Model for Organizational governance; the philosophy of 5Ss’ (Self, Society, State, Systems and Spirituality) for Human Wellness Management; and ZERO Error in mental health etc.. Prof. Dr. Qidwai holds a dual citizenship of Canada and Pakistan. He is also an author of Book “A to Z of Healthcare Quality”- Based on his philosophy of 5Ss’ (Self, Society, State, Systems and Spirituality) one book published by USA based IGI Global Publications, with title: Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights and Health and the 2nd book based on the 5Ss philosophy-Enhancing Client, Family and Community Health is under publication by USA based IGI Global Publication. A 3rd book on the same philosophy titled “Impact of 5Ss on Organizational Culture and the Wellbeing of Healthcare Providers” is being authored.
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