About Us
Our Story,Our Mission
APDOQ bridges two nations through medicine — uniting Pakistani doctors across Queensland to collaborate, mentor and serve.
How APDOQ Began
APDOQ founding members — Gold Coast, Queensland, July 2006
Founding Members
Association formed in Gold Coast, Queensland — July 2006
Dr. Muhammad
Arshad Hussain
Dr. Muhammad Arshad Hussain
Co-Founder, APDOQ · Queensland
APDOQ Tribute to Dr. Hussain
APDOQ Annual AGM — Tribute to Dr. Muhammad Arshad Hussain · Feb 2024
APDOQ Team 2026
Dedicated professionals leading the association with purpose and community spirit.
Dr. Asif Shahzad
President
Dr. Asif Shahzad
President
Leading APDOQ with a commitment to excellence, community, and the advancement of Pakistani medical professionals across Queensland.
Dr. Sabeeta Rahman
Vice President
Dr. Sabeeta Rahman
Vice President
Supporting the President in steering APDOQ's strategic direction and representing the interests of members across Queensland.
Dr. Amer Malik
General Secretary
Dr. Amer Malik
General Secretary
Managing APDOQ's administrative functions and ensuring smooth coordination across all organisational activities.
Dr. Ali Ismail
Treasurer
Dr. Ali Ismail
Treasurer
Overseeing APDOQ's financial health, budgeting, and responsible stewardship of the association's resources.
Dr. Mahnoor Bukhari
CME Coordinator
Dr. Mahnoor Bukhari
CME Coordinator
Organising continuing medical education events and ensuring members have access to high-quality professional development opportunities.
Committee Members
The dedicated members working across portfolios to serve the APDOQ community.
Dr. Asif Shahzad
Director, Kubra Benevolent Fund
Dr. Asif Shahzad
Director, Kubra Benevolent Fund
Managing the Qarze Hasan initiative to provide interest-free financial assistance to members in need.
Dr. Umair Ahmed
Media & Event Manager
Dr. Umair Ahmed
Media & Event Manager
Overseeing communications, digital presence, and the delivery of APDOQ's flagship events.
Dr. Fahad Khizar Malik
Member and Growth Lead
Dr. Fahad Khizar Malik
Member and Growth Lead
Driving membership growth and engagement initiatives to strengthen APDOQ's community.
Dr. Ali Shaikh
External Relationship Manager
Dr. Ali Shaikh
External Relationship Manager
Building bridges between APDOQ and the wider medical and civic community across Queensland.
Dr. Bushra Asif
Junior Doctor Support Coordinator
Dr. Bushra Asif
Junior Doctor Support Coordinator
Championing the needs and professional growth of junior doctors within APDOQ's membership.
Dr. Shakeel Ahmed
Gold Coast Representative
Dr. Shakeel Ahmed
Gold Coast Representative
Representing APDOQ's Gold Coast membership and coordinating regional programmes.
Dr. Anum Cheema
Women Sports Lead
Dr. Anum Cheema
Women Sports Lead
Championing women's participation in APDOQ's sporting and wellness activities.
Dr. Shahid Ali
Sports Lead — Brisbane
Dr. Shahid Ali
Sports Lead — Brisbane
Organising sporting events and fostering camaraderie among Brisbane members.
Dr. Idrees
Sports Lead — Gold Coast
Dr. Idrees
Sports Lead — Gold Coast
Organising sporting events and fostering camaraderie among Gold Coast members.
Dr. Tariq Habib
Sports Lead — Sunshine Coast
Dr. Tariq Habib
Sports Lead — Sunshine Coast
Coordinating sports programmes and community activities across the Sunshine Coast.
Senior Advisory Committee
Guiding APDOQ with decades of clinical excellence and community leadership.
Dr. Asifa Hasan
Senior Advisor
Dr. Asifa Hasan
Senior Advisor
A respected figure in the medical community, offering wisdom and mentorship to APDOQ's leadership.
Dr. Masroor Alam
Senior Advisor
Dr. Masroor Alam
Senior Advisor
Decades of clinical excellence and a cornerstone of APDOQ's founding vision.
Dr. Mateen Allahwala
Senior Advisor & Founding Member
Dr. Mateen Allahwala
Senior Advisor & Founding Member
One of APDOQ's original founding members, guiding the association since 2006.
Dr. Mujtaba Ahmad
Senior Advisor
Dr. Mujtaba Ahmad
Senior Advisor
A trusted voice in the Pakistani medical community across Queensland.
Dr. Raihan Anwar
Senior Advisor
Dr. Raihan Anwar
Senior Advisor
Bringing extensive experience in community health and medical leadership.
Dr. Syed Fasiullah
Senior Advisor
Dr. Syed Fasiullah
Senior Advisor
Providing strategic guidance rooted in years of service to the Queensland medical community.