Md. Sharfuddin Ahmed

Md. Sharfuddin Ahmed is a Bangladeshi physician and academic. He is the former vice-chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). He served as pro vice chancellor (administration) of BSMMU and secretary general of Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA).

Early life and education Ahmed was born in Gopalgonj in 1956. He passed S.S.C from Kasiani GC High School in 1972 and H.S.C from Government Rajendra College in 1974. He completed MBBS from Sher-e-Bangla Medical College (SBMC) in 1982. He obtained Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO) from IPGMR (now, BSMMU) in 1985. He achieved MS in ophthalmology from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in 2004.

Professional positions held

President, Bangladesh Community Ophthalmology Society President, Bangladesh Oculoplasty Surgeon's Society President, Shadhinota Chikitshok Parishad, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Secretary General, Bangladesh Medical Association Secretary General, Ophthalmological Society of Bangladesh Vice-president, Bangladesh Academy of Ophthalmology Treasurer, Bangladesh Medical Association Academic Council Member, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Syndicate Member, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Senate Member, University of Dhaka President, Bangladesh Chattra League (student league), Sher-E-Bangla Medical College, Barisal Executive Member, Bangladesh National Council for Blind Executive Member, Bangladesh Medical Dental Council, etc.

Awards and honors

Mobarak Ali Gold Medal 2020 from OSB AIOC Award in Gurugram, 2020 ISMICS Gold Award 2019 Kolkata, India Alim Memorial Gold Medal in 2019 from OSB Distinguished Service Award from Dristry Unnyan Sangstha, 2018 SAARC Academy of Ophthalmology, PVP Award in Nepal, 2018 Prevention of Blindness Award form APAO Singapore, 2017 ACOIN-Felicitation Award 2017, Kolkata, India Distinguished Service Award form APAO, Bhutan, Korea 2012 Independence Award by National Teachers Association, 2010, etc.