Círculo de la Hispanidad 43rd Anniversary Spring Gala

Círculo de la Hispanidad 2023 Honoree

Congratulations to the 2023 Honorees

D r . S hadab A hmed

Chief of infectious Disease Department Nassau University Mediacl Center

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D r. Shadab H. Ahmed’s journey has been one of struggle and immense hard work. Her father, a doctor and Professor of Anesthesiology in Karachi, Pakistan, passed away at the young age of 52 leaving her mother, a homemaker, a widow. Life was hard. Following her father’s footsteps, Dr. Ahmed pursued study in medicine at Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. She graduated from Dow Medical College with a Gold Medal in ear, nose and throat. Later she came to the United States with help from her aunt who sponsored her and her family. She completed her fellowship in Infections Diseases at St. Vincent’s Hospital & Medical Center in New York, New York and in 1992 she completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center in Brooklyn, New York. This was an amazing accomplishment; she had started her residency as a young mother of an 18-month-old and a 2-month-old. In 1993 she became certified in Internal Medicine. In 1994, Dr. Ahmed became certified in Infectious Diseases. After completing her fellowships and board certifications she joined Nassau University Medical Center as an Infectious Diseases Attending in 1998. That same year she took on the responsibility of the Directorship of of HIV Prevention Services. Professional positions held include Director of HIV Prevention Services at Nassau University Medical Center. In addition, she has served as Chair of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee at Nassau University Medical Center and is a Professor of clinical medicine at the State University of New York at Stoney Brook. Dr. Ahmed has received numerous certifications including certification from the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) in 2000. She also is currently certified as a HIV Specialist from the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVS) through 2024 and has been since 2005. She has been a Fellow of the American College of Physicians since 1997 (FACP) and a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America since 2005 (FIDSA) She has presented many abstracts at national and international meetings and has published over twenty-five articles in Peer Reviewed Journals. Throughout her career, she has been fortunate to have served the underprivileged. The Department of Medicine and Positive Health Clinic at NUMC has always been an example of high standards and teamwork. Dr. Ahmed has had a supportive family. Her husband completed his master’s degree in engineering at the University of Washington, in Seattle. As Project Manager, he has many Manhattan buildings and at least two JFK terminals to his credit. By God’s grace, her son has completed two bachelor’s degrees and has chosen a career in Information Technology. Her youngest son has a Master’s in Finance and is a CPA. He too recently completed a second bachelor’s degree in IT. Currently, Dr. Shadab Ahmed serves as the Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at NUMC. She saw some very rough times recently with the Covid Pandemic. Daily she sees patients and teaches students, residents, and fellows. She recognizes and cherishes the association with Círculo de la Hispanidad, starting as a grassroot organization serving both the Hispanic and Non-Hispanic communities. Her faith and belief hold those who serve the under-served in highest regard. Providing education and schools is the best return one can give to the community.

We Thank You!

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