About Planetary Health Academia (PHA)
Guided by Vision, Driven by Leadership
Planetary Health Academia (PHA) is more than an organization—it’s a movement. Rooted in our mission to transform global healthcare through education, innovation, and collaboration, we are steered by a dedicated team of visionary leaders and trustees.
Our trustees are distinguished professionals, researchers, and global healthcare advocates who bring decades of expertise and a shared commitment to bridging healthcare disparities. They ensure PHA remains at the forefront of medical education, ethical governance, and sustainable impact, aligning every decision with our core vision :
"A world where healthcare professionals everywhere have equitable access to cutting-edge knowledge, technology, and global networks."
Meet our Trustees
DR. TASBIRUL ISLAM
MD, MRCP(UK), FRCP, FCCP
Founding Chairman
Planetary Health Academia
Clinical Associate Professor, Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medical Science, Indiana University School of Medicine
Go to Profile
Dr. BASHER M. ATIQUZZAMAN
MBBS, BCS (Health), MD (Physical Medicine), Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Specialist
Chairman
Planetary Health Academia
Faculty & Site Director Gastroenterology Fellowship Program University of Central Florida Director, Digestive and Liver Center of Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
Go to Profile
Dr. SHAKIL FARID
FCPS, FRCS (C-TH), MBA
Chairman-Elect
Planetary Health Academia
Consultant Cardiac and Aortic Surgeon , Royal Papworth Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK Advisor of Aortic Surgery, NUH Singapore
Go to Profile
DR. CHOWDHURY H. AHSAN
FCPS, MRCP(London), MD, Ph.D., FACC, FSCAI
Trustee
Planetary Health Academia
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Director, Cardiac Catheterization and Intervention Director , Cardiovascular Research University , Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Go to Profile
DR. NASSER KHAN
MD, FACC, FSCAI, FRCP
Trustee
Planetary Health Academia
Program Director, Cardiovascular Fellowship Program, Cardiology Section Chief, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Go to Profile
DR. MD ZAKER ULLAH
MBBS, FRCSEd, FRCS (Gen Surg)
Trustee
Planetary Health Academia
Consultant General and Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust, College Tutor Royal College of Surgeons of England
Go to Profile
MR. OMAR SHARIF
MPA (Governance and Public Policy), B.A (Hon’s) M.A (English), PGD (International Relations), MSS (Broadcast Journalism)
Trustee
Planetary Health Academia
Producer and Lead, Health Science Division, Channel 24
Go to Profile