Dr. Syeda Akefah Hashmi

Dr. Syeda Akefah Hashmi

Clinical Fellow

Medical/Professional Qualifications
FCPS – Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Affiliations
Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan

Biography
Dr Hashmi is a dedicated intensivist with a strong foundation in internal medicine and critical care. A 3rd generation physician hailing from  Pakistan, she strives to bring a unique perspective to patient care, informed by her experiences in one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Trained at the prestigious institutes of Aga Khan University Hospital and National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, she is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes while being passionate about teaching and leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance educational approaches.

She decided to trade Karachi’s sultry charm for Toronto’s snowy magic, seeking adventure, diversity and maple syrup-infused medical excellence.

Areas of Interest/Research
Markers of disease severity
Sepsis
Ventilator strategies

Publications:
Prognostic Significance of Nucleated RBCs in Predicting Mortality in Among ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients Admitted to the ICU – Cureus September 2023

Contact
Email: drakefahhashmi@outlook.com

 

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