Dr. Shaila Akhtar
MBBS, MD (Microbiology)
Assistant Professor
Department of Microbiology
In 2015, passed MBBS from Sir Salimullah Medical College (SSMC) and completed an MD in Microbiology in 2023 from Bangladesh Medical University (BMU). Received the Vice-Chancellor’s research award for best thesis. Has nine (9) publications in international journals and five (5) publications in national journals.
Training and Workshops:
- Completed the Internee Doctor’s Training on Infant and Young Child Feeding and Maternal Nutrition, organized by BBF (Bangladesh Breastfeeding Foundation), 2015
- Certificate of participation in the training of Basic Surgical Skills, organized by Sir Salimullah Medical College, 18th July 2016
- Participated in the workshop on “Research Methodology” organized by Bangladesh Medical University, held in May 2022
- Oral Presenter in the Scientific Session, 9th International Public Health Conference, November 2023
- Poster Presenter in the Scientific Session, 3rd South Asian Melioidosis Congress, October 2023
- Certificate of Completion, Comprehensive Training Course on COVID-19 for doctors
- Certificate of Participation in the Scientific Seminar on Antimicrobial Resistance, arranged by Bangladesh Society of Medical Microbiologists, May 2022
- Participated in the workshop on “Scientific Writing” organized by the Bangladesh Medical Research Council, held in May 2024
- Participated in the training on “Teaching Methodology and Assessment” organized by Green Life Medical College, held in May-September 2024
- Certificate on participation in the 5th World Sepsis Congress on April 8 & 9, 2025
- Poster Presenter in the 22nd Congress of The International Society for Human and Animal Mycology, 20-24 May 2025
- Certificate course on “Diagnostic Mycology” organized by The International Society for Human and Animal Mycology, 20-27th June 2025
- Training of the Microbiologist on Antibiogram Preparation organized by IEDCR, 14-16th July 2025
Associations:
- Life Member, Bangladesh Society of Medical Microbiologists
- Member, IPC Alliance BD
- Member of Young ISHAM
- Member of Bangladesh Infection Prevention & Control Foundation (BIPCF)