#TraineesMatter
Amplify your voice, influence our future.
Why Your Vote Counts
Residents and fellows are at the heart of our specialty. Join me to ensure that our unique and evolving needs stay at the forefront of the decision-making process within the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
About Me
Born in Karachi, Pakistan and raised in small-town Kentucky, my life experiences have influenced me in unique ways. Like all of you, I am devoted to my patients, committed to my profession and excited to use my skill set to serve the dynamic field of psychiatry.
The Position
The Resident-Fellow Member Trustee (Elect) is a nationally-elected member of the Board of Trustees, the governing body of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The power to make policy is vested in the Board, and the elected official will have the power to vote, influence and advocate for changes within the scope of our specialty.
The Issues
My Areas of Focus
Diversity & Inclusion
Practicing psychiatry with sensitivity and compassion is an essential part of our job. Join me in finding new and innovative ways to identify unconscious biases within our training programs and build cultural competency for social justice issues at-large.
Education with Influence
Our traditional methods of scholarly activity are limited in scope. Join me in advocating for practical ways to prepare for life after training while leveraging the power of media to advance our knowledge. Together we can educate our patients, our communities and each other about mental health in a powerful way.
Wellness & Protection
Since the onset of the pandemic, the burnout rate among second-year residents in psychiatry has trended above 42%. Join me in advocating for trainee protection as well as a national policy to broaden the vacation structure within our programs.
Telepsychiatry
Current events have transformed telepsychiatry from an option to a necessity. Join me in ensuring that programs are equipped with the funding and tools necessary to make us competent in both utilizing and staying up-to-date with advancements in telehealth.
Virtual Town Halls
Lets Talk
Host a virtual conference to discuss the issues that matter to you and your colleagues.
(All three RFMT-E nominees will be invited to town hall sessions)
the training office podcast
a conversation about mental health by trainees, for trainees.
The field of psychiatry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation How can tomorrow's psychiatrists keep up?
Welcome to the training office: a sounding board through which residents and fellows can discuss meaningful ways to influence their program infrastructure while sharing the joys and challenges of being a trainee during this extraordinary time.
Broadcast Media
Hear About my Advocacy Work
Mentoring Hub Live
Soulful Sunday
One-on-one with Zohra Jabeen on mindfulness and female leadership on a Karachi-based broadcast.
WHAS-11 News
Great Day Live
A panel discussion with directors at the FlyOver Film Festival.
Metro1 News Morning Delight
Discussion about the development and production of 'A Destruction'.
(Interview in Urdu)
NeoNews
Neo@5
One-on-one about gender disparity in the developing world.
(Interview in Urdu)
WaqtNews
Salam Pakistan
One-on-one about the generational trauma and gender disparity.
(Interview in Urdu)
NeoNews HD
Morning Show
Group discussion about the value of educational initiatives.
(Interview in Urdu)
K21News
Good Morning Karachi
Differences in educational insfrastructure and practices around the globe.
(Interview in Urdu)
PTV News
Subh-e-Nau
Discussing the process of creating a social-justice documentary.
(Interview in Urdu)
Print Media
Read About my Advocacy Work
Business First
Magazine
Feature in the annual
'40 Under Forty' edition.
MovieMaker Magazine
'A Destruction' at the Middleburry Film Festival.
Barrington Hills
Magazine
Leo Weekly
Newspaper
Feature on the making of
'A Destruction'.
'A Destruction' chosen as a staff pick for the FlyOver Film Festival.
Louisville Courier Journal
FlyOver Film Festival feature.
UofL News Announcement
Psychiatry resident debuts a film in Louisville.
The Voice Tribune Magazine
Director's reception at the FlyOver Film Festival.
The Daily Herald Newspaper
'A Destruction' debuts at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival.
NawaiWaqt Newspaper
Personal feature on medicine, filmmaking and advocacy.
(Article in Urdu)
Louisville Future Magazine
FlyOver Film Festival features six female directors.
Join Me
Lets Make an Impact
Vote Now
Click below to login to the APA election site. Access the election tab to make your voice heard. Voting begins January 4th and ends February 1st, 2021.
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