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Please note that the program is tentative and may be subject to change.
International Speakers
Dr Musa Mohd Nordin
Health Advocacy The 8 Vs of IMA Activism
Learn the core principles of activism that empower Islamic Medical Associations (IMA) to lead impactful change in global healthcare
Mr Gary Quinlan AO
Navigating a Changing World
Keynote Speech on global changes, including geopolitics, economic shifts, population trends,health impact and environmental changes.
Professor Shafi Ahmed (Online)
Islamic innovation and the future of health technology
Understanding of the history of Islamic innovation. Appreciation for the future of technology in healthcare
Dr Gabor Mate (Online)
The Myth of Normal in a Toxic Culture
Gabor is a speaker much in demand internationally on addiction, stress and mind/body health, child development, trauma, ADHD and other topics related to his five best-selling books.
Dr Aasim I. Padela, (Online)
Islamic ethics of death and end of life care
Navigate the complex world of end-of-life care through an Islamic lens! Discover how Islamic principles can guide medical decision-making and enhance quality-of-life assessments. Learn directly from a distinguished scholar who bridges classical Islamic teachings with modern medicine
Professor Hafeez ur Rehman
FIMA Global work , Rebuilding Gaza and Future Challenges
President Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan | Ex President of Pakistani Islamic Medical Association PIMA
Australia’s Largest Islamic Healthcare Conference
Panel Discussions
Islamophobia: Breaking the Silence, Shaping the Future
This eye-opening session will explore the impact of Islamophobia in healthcare settings. Through an engaging simulation, survey insights, and a powerful panel discussion featuring experts in medicine, law, and social work, we’ll challenge biases and foster inclusivity.
Rita Jabri Markwell
Rita Jabri Markwell is a solicitor at Birchgrove Legal and Legal advisor to Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN), advocacy mentor.
Professor Dr Aziz Rahman
Professor Dr Muhammad Aziz Rahman is a leading Public Health Physician and academic with over 20 years of experience in public health research and education across Australia and internationally. His expertise spans tobacco control, non-communicable diseases, health promotion, mental health, Indigenous health, including the well-being of disadvantaged and multicultural populations. He has secured over $13 million in research funding, published 200+ high-impact papers with 100,000+ citations, and is ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists for the last five yeats. Prof. Rahman is dedicated to mentoring early to mid-career researchers and leads multi-country collaborations that shape national and global health policies.
Australian Muslimah Health Leadership Showcase
They say ‘you can’t be what you can’t see’ – so it’s time that we bring to centre stage some of Australia’s most inspiring female Muslim healthcare leaders to hear about their leadership journeys. Through their stories, we hope that you are inspired to embark on our own leadership journey and you are equipped with practical anecdotes in how to do so.
A/Prof Rakime Elmir
Rakime Elmir is a registered midwife and lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. For several years, Rakime has worked in a variety of maternity settings. She completed her PhD in 2012 on women’s experiences of severe postpartum haemorrhage and emergency hysterectomy. Following on from her doctoral work, Rakime has explored fathers’ experiences of birth trauma and midwives’ experiences of obstetric emergencies and more recently, eating disorders in the perinatal period. Rakime is leading a project that seeks to implement a first national maternity ICU tool for ICU nurses.
Dr Naba Masad Alfayadh
Naba is a General Practice Registrar, serial social entrepreneur and International Health Advisor whose work has benefited more than a million people globally. Naba is reinventing global health access, helping re-write National and State guidelines to reflect the needs of multicultural Australian communities and ensuring equitable access to all globally.
Dr Marrwah Ahmadzai
Marrwah is an obstetrics and gynaecology registrar. She is also an advocate for anti-racist medicine, women’s health and health leadership. Her writing has appeared in the SBS, Guardian and the ABC and she is a speaker who has made appearances on the national and international stage including a TEDx talk on the power of storytelling in breaking down barriers.
Energising and Synergising Muslim Leadership
Renowned international speakers Dr Musa Mohd Nordin and Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool will lead this session in a panel discussion, focusing on key leadership principles that inspire and empower both current and future leaders. The discussion will highlight the importance of engagement, interaction, and partnerships to amplify the impact of great leaders.
Dr Musa Mohd Nordin
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist, and Clinical Professor of Paediatrics
Emotional Health and Resilience – Navigating life’s Challenges on faith-based principles
Discover the power of faith, mindfulness, and support in thriving through life’s ups and downs.
Dr Esma Kurt
Dr Esma is a clinical psychologist and founder of Mind Care Consulting. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan and previously worked in school settings, both as a teacher and a psychologist. She also has experience working within community health settings as well completing internships at the Austin Hospital Clinical and Health Psychology Department, the Royal Children’s Hospital CASEA program, and at ReGen.
Dr Muntaser Musameh
Dr Muntaser Musameh is currently the vice president of PANZMA (Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association).
Dr Omer Shareef
Dr Omer Shareef is a Neuropsychiatrist in Townsville University Hospital and Senior Lecturer at James Cook University. He completed his specialist training in England, UK before moving to Australia.
Lectures / Presentations
Tipping the scales: tackling the health burden of obesity
Dr Ahmad Aly
UGI Surgeon, Head Upper GI Surgery Austin Health Melbourne, Clinical Associate Professor University of Melbourne, Director Advanced Surgical and Darebin Weight loss Surgery.
Dr Sarah Baqar
Endocrinologist, Clinical Director at Preston Medical Specialists and the Director of Endocrinology at Austin Health.
Prof Omar Farouque
Professor Omar Farouque is a physician and cardiologist practising in Melbourne. He is a recognised expert in interventional cardiology, having obtained clinical and research training in cardiovascular medicine in Adelaide, Melbourne and at Stanford University, United States. He was the Director of Cardiology at the Austin Hospital, Heidelberg from 2006 until 2025. He is also a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Melbourne and has co-authored over 190 peer-reviewed articles. As a volunteer member of the Australia-Sri Lanka Medical Aid Team, Omar has helped train interventional cardiologists in southern Sri Lanka.
Tarbiyah Talk: Lessons on decision making as a leader
How does Allah define a compass or guidance in a leadership role?
Using the Quran to identify the importance of guidance in particular using one of the stories of Surah Al kahf as a model lessons on decision making as a leader.
Dr Ashraf Chehata
Dr Ashraf Chehata is an orthopaedic surgeon trained in Melbourne, Australia and specialising in upper limb procedures.
Tarbiyah Talk: The Quran as our compass
Dr Amrooha Hussain
In her work as a General Practitioner her special interests are chronic disease management and Geriatrics.
Empowering Muslim Medical Professionals for a Healthier Future
Imtiaz Bhayat
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Dr Yousuf Ahmad
Dr Yousuf Ahmad is a General Practitioner in Melbourne, Australia and is an AIMA Vice President.
Hands-on Sessions
Mastering Intra-Articular Injections: A Practical Workshop
Key indications and contraindications
Essential techniques and best practices
Potential complications
Participants will have the opportunity to refine their skills under the guidance of experienced practitioners.
Dr Mueed Mian
Dr Mian is co-founder and director of Epping Specialist Group. He is passionate about teaching and is also director of physician education at the Central NorthWest Consortium at Northern Hospital. He currently holds public positions at Northern Hospital as consultant rheumatologist and general physician. He has previously been a tutor for the University of Melbourne medical school and has also held an advisory role for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Dr Naj Soomro
Leadership & Media
Sh. Malaz Majanni
Accredited CPR Course
Dr Majid Naeem Gondal
Dr Majid Naeem is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), an experienced Emergency Physician, General Practitioner, and Medical Educationist. He is the CEO of CITI Medical Services, former Medical Director of DoctorDoctor, and a dedicated mentor for local and international medical graduates. Actively involved in community leadership, he serves as President of the Australian Association of Pakistani Professionals (AAPP) and Director of the United Leaders Forum (ULF) Australia. He is the chair of RACGP IMG Committee Victoria.
Lightning talks from Health Experts
The Business of Healthcare
Malak Sukkur
Empowering Care: The Contribution of Muslim Women Nurses to Healthcare
Sumeyye Cetinkrian
Pelvic Pain: Understanding, treating and supporting women with pelvic pain
Ranjana Rahman
Ranjana Rahman is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist.
She has been practicing for 16 years and specializes in managing women’s pelvic health across the lifespan, with a particular focus on pre- and post-natal care, complex birth trauma, pelvic floor recovery, prolapse (including pessary insertion), endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infertility, complex bowel health, and pelvic pain.
She takes a holistic approach to treatment, combining manual therapy, dry needling, and pelvic floor rehabilitation.
Knowledge Exchange
Essential Skills for Early-Stage Researchers: Strategies for Success in Medical Science
Set yourself up for success in medical research with Essential Skills for Early-Stage Researchers. Learn from seasoned experts as they share personal experiences, practical strategies, and essential tips for designing impactful studies and navigating your early research career.
Dr Ambereen Farouque
Dr Azharuddin Fazalbhoy
Dr Azharuddin Fazalbhoy is a Senior Lecturer and Assistant Associate Dean at RMIT University, specializing in neuroscience and spinal deformities. With a PhD from UNSW, his research explores autonomic nervous system adaptations in chronic pain. Balancing academia and clinical practice, he is passionate about mentoring emerging researchers and translating scientific discoveries into real-world patient care.
Dr Abdul Rahman Ihdayhid
Dr Abdul Rahman Ihdayhid is a Cardiologist specialising in coronary and structural intervention, including cardiac CT. He is a Consultant Cardiologist at Fiona Stanley Hospital and holds an academic appointment at Curtin University. Dr Ihdayhid completed an interventional cardiology fellowship at MonashHeart, Melbourne, and earned a PhD in coronary physiology and cardiac CT from Monash University. His research focuses on coronary physiology, cardiac imaging, and structural heart disease. In addition to his academic work, Dr Ihdayhid has experience in research commercialisation in the field of artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering. He serves as a director and clinical advisor to med-tech companies, contributing to industry partnerships and innovations in cardiovascular technology.
Professor Dr Aziz Rahman
Professor Dr Muhammad Aziz Rahman is a leading Public Health Physician and academic with over 20 years of experience in public health research and education across Australia and internationally. His expertise spans tobacco control, non-communicable diseases, health promotion, mental health, Indigenous health, including the well-being of disadvantaged and multicultural populations. He has secured over $13 million in research funding, published 200+ high-impact papers with 100,000+ citations, and is ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists for the last five yeats. Prof. Rahman is dedicated to mentoring early to mid-career researchers and leads multi-country collaborations that shape national and global health policies.
Career Conversations: Networking for Junior Doctors and Healthcare Professionals with Experienced Clinicians
An interactive session connecting you with experienced clinicians from diverse specialties. Gain valuable insights on advanced training, mentorship, and career growth in an informal, supportive setting designed to foster meaningful professional connections.
Research Symposium
Calling all researchers! Submit your abstract for the AIMA Conference 2025 by 1st February to join a premier event that unites established and early-career researchers in the medical and healthcare fields. Exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, showcase your work, and compete for prestigious research prizes as we strengthen our community’s potential to shape the future of healthcare!