THE PATH I MADE
ISBN:
978-969-716-211-6
Hardback
424
Published:
2024
₨ 1,995
Description
A torchbearer for a family uprooted by the partition of the Indian subcontinent, Prof. Ahsan belongs to the first generation of females in the family to enter the professional work sphere. She describes a career based on enduring courage, unflinching determination and single-mindedness of purpose. In her mission to uplift the standard of healthcare services in her domain, she embarked on a path which proved to be not only challenging but oftentimes dangerous as well.
Tasnim Ahsan gives a fascinating and fluent account of her personal and professional journey, culminating in her serving as the first female Executive Director of JPMC.
About The Author
Tasnim Ahsan is an internationally acclaimed internist and endocrinologist. A graduate of Dow Medical College, Karachi, she completed her postgraduate training in the UK. Upon returning to Pakistan in 1984, she made her career working in public sector teaching institutions. Her last assignment in government service was as Executive Director of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, the first woman to serve in that position. She has devoted her life to serving the underprivileged communities and teaching and training young doctors. She has been awarded the ‘Laureate Award 2023’ for ‘International Excellence in Endocrinology’ by The Endocrine Society of USA. Tasnim Ahsan lives and works in Karachi, Pakistan.
