Edinburgh(a1tv news) In a milestone achievement for Pakistan’s medical community, Professor Aamir Ghafoor Khan, Head of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition and Dietetics at Lady Reading Hospital (LRH), Peshawar, has been awarded the prestigious Fellowship in Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd). Founded in 1505, RCSEd is the world’s oldest surgical college and one of the most respected institutions in medical history.
The conferment ceremony, held on 5 September 2025 in Edinburgh, brought together eminent surgeons, physicians, and academics from around the globe. Against this historic backdrop, Professor Khan was formally welcomed into the fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contributions to clinical education, training, and research.
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A Distinguished Career
Professor Khan has long been regarded as one of Pakistan’s leading figures in gastroenterology and medical education. At Lady Reading Hospital, one of South Asia’s largest and busiest teaching hospitals, he has overseen groundbreaking initiatives in gastroenterology, hepatology, nutrition, and dietetics. His leadership has not only raised standards of patient care but also transformed postgraduate medical training in Pakistan.
Beyond his administrative and clinical responsibilities, Professor Khan has established himself as a mentor of young physicians, guiding hundreds of medical graduates and trainees. His teaching philosophy, combining clinical excellence with compassion and ethics, has earned him recognition at both the national and international level.
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Global Recognition
This is not the first time Professor Khan has been honoured on the world stage. He is among the very rare physicians globally to have received Fellowship from all four Royal Colleges of Physicians — London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Ireland. His appointment as MRCP PACES Champion in 2021 further cemented his reputation as a leader in postgraduate medical education.
With the latest RCSEd Fellowship, he joins an elite circle of physicians and surgeons whose work has shaped the direction of modern medicine. This recognition underscores the fact that medical professionals from Pakistan are contributing at the highest levels of international practice, teaching, and research.
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A Matter of National Pride
For Pakistan, this honour represents far more than an individual achievement. It reflects the growing visibility of Pakistani expertise in global medicine, particularly at a time when healthcare systems worldwide are facing shortages of trained professionals.
By receiving this recognition, Professor Khan has not only elevated his own career but also brought pride to Pakistan’s medical community. His success serves as an inspiration to the new generation of Pakistani doctors who aspire to combine clinical excellence with international standards of training and research.
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Looking Ahead
Professor Khan’s induction into the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh signals a new chapter in his career — one where his voice and expertise will carry even greater influence in shaping medical education and research globally.
His achievement stands as a reminder that with dedication, academic integrity, and a lifelong commitment to patient care, physicians from developing countries can earn their place among the world’s most respected medical leaders.
As Pakistan continues to build its healthcare system, Professor Aamir Ghafoor Khan’s story is a beacon of hope — proving that excellence knows no borders, and recognition earned through service to humanity is truly universal.
