Executive Council

Dr. Faisal Masud
President 2026
Dr. Faisal Masud is a leading expert in critical care and anesthesiology, serving as the Medical Director of the Center for Critical Care at Houston Methodist Hospital and a Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medical College. He holds the Mary A. and M. Samuel Daffin, Sr. Centennial Chair in Anesthesia and Critical Care. Dr. Masud is dedicated to advancing patient care, education, and research in the field.

Dr. Rizwan Iqbal
Immediate Past President 2025
Dr. Iqbal practices Adult and Geriatric psychiatry in CT. He’s a graduate of 25th Bath (2003) He has worked in several leadership positions in the past decade. He has served as President of medical staff for several years and chairs hospital based committees. He has been vocal about physician rights and has served as Healthcare employees union delegate for physicians in CT . Recently he served as President APPNA - CT chapter and continues to serve in advisory role.

Dr. Iftikhar Ali Chaudhry
President Elect 2027
Graduate of the 26th batch from Rawalpindi Medical College (RMC), honored to have served as Student Sports Secretary and former Captain of the RMC Cricket Team. Pursued postgraduate training in Internal Medicine, first at Nassau University Medical Center NY and later at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he also served as a Chief Medical Resident and part of faculty for IM program. Currently practicing Internal Medicine at SSM Health Oklahoma City.

Dr Zahid Rafiq
Executive Director
Family physician in Calgary Alberta

Dr. Attiya Haroon
Treasurer
Attiya Haroon, MD, PhD, FAAD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at California Health Sciences University and a Clinical Preceptor at Stanford University. A former Chief Resident at Rutgers (RWJMS), she also holds a PhD in Medicine from the University of Ryukyus, Japan, where she received the Best Researcher Award. Driven by a mission to combat skin cancer through early diagnosis and awareness, Dr. Haroon specializes in general dermatology, anti-aging, and innovative cosmetic procedures, combining a strong research foundation with a commitment to life-changing patient care.

Dr. Shazia Ali
Councillor
A family physician in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Dr. Ali brings valuable experience from her time as a general practitioner in the UK before moving to Canada in 2014. She's passionate about providing holistic care and building long-term relationships with her patients and their families.

Dr. Sana Imran
U.S Councilor
Dr. Sana Imran is a practicing hospitalist in Kansas and a proud graduate of Rawalpindi Medical College, Class of 2016 (Batch 38). She comes from a family with deep roots at RMC, making her connection to the institution both personal and enduring. She was recently elected as a U.S. Councilor of RMCAANA and currently serves as Chairperson of the Qarz-e-Hasna Committee.

Dr. Tehreem Irfan
Councilor
Dr. Tehreem Irfan is a family physician in B.C Canada.

Dr Shahzad Ansari
Councilor
Neonatologist- passionate advocate for special children.

Dr. Omar Khokar
Councilor

Dr Asmat Ullah
Councilor
