About me
Aysha Rafaquat, MD, is an assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at SIU School of Medicine, specializing in pediatric hospital medicine. She completed her residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, MI. She earned a Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery degree at Dow Medical College, now known as Dow University of Health and Science, in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed a pediatric residency at Dow University of Health Sciences, Civil Hospital in Karachi. Board certified in pediatrics, Rafaquat is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Hospital Medicine section, and specializes in the acute care of hospitalized children.
Gender
Female
Additional languages spoken
Urdu
Education & training
Positions
Hospitalist
Board Certifications
Pediatrics
Medical School
Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
Residency
Dow University of Health Sciences, Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan - Pediatrics
St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit, MI - Pediatrics
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Awards
- In USMLE Step-1 and Step-2 CK, scored 99 percentile.
- In Dow University of Health & Science Civil Hospital Residency Test, secured 1st Position.
- In the M.B.B.S. Program at Dow Medical College (Batch of 2007) Rannked among the top 25%.
- Obtained five (5) Distinctions (Honors) during Professional Examinations:
- First Professional M.B.B.S Examination (Part-A) - Distinction in Biochemistry.
- First Professional M.B.B.S Examination (Part-B) - Distinction in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry.
- Third Professional M.B.B.S - Distinction in Pathology.
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