Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Community Members,
My name is Dr. Shahid Ahsan, a 1986 graduate of Nishtar Medical College, Pakistan. I am board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine. I am currently practicing at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. Prior to this, I worked in Lafayette, Indiana, where I served as Chairman of the Department of Medicine and as Director of the ICU and Sleep Disorder Program. I also had the honor of teaching at the Indiana University School of Medicine for nearly 24 years, serving as Course Director for Critical Care and Internal Medicine. In addition, I served as Medical Director for the Respiratory Therapy Program at Ivy Tech Community College in Lafayette, Indiana, where I helped train future respiratory therapists. My hobby is flying and I have been maintaining my Private Pilot’s license since 1984. I have learned how to use checklists and discipline through this hobby. This also helped me improve safety procedures in the ICU and in my medical practice.
It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as the newly appointed President of the Pakistani Descent Physician Society (PPS) of Chicago. Our organization has a rich history of advancing healthcare and advocating for the well-being of the communities we serve.
In today’s rapidly evolving medical landscape, collaboration, innovation, and advocacy are more important than ever. Our collective expertise and dedication as healthcare professionals are the driving forces behind meaningful progress. Together, we will continue to foster an environment that promotes continuing education, encourages best practices, and strengthens the bonds among our members.
I am excited for the journey ahead—one in which we leverage our knowledge, harness our passion, and uphold the values that define us as physicians. As a philanthropic organization, PPS is committed to educational and welfare initiatives in both Pakistan and the United States. Our objectives include raising mental health awareness, improving access to care for individuals with mental illness, and supporting underserved communities through education on various disease states and assistance with essential healthcare needs.
We will continue to promote the vital role of Pakistani-descent physicians in the Chicagoland community through our free medical clinics and mobile health units. In Pakistan, we are dedicated to advancing education and management of diabetes and tuberculosis through seminars, video consultations, and collaborative programs. We also aim to provide free medications to those in need through our donation drives. Our philanthropic programs will be led and supported by our dedicated 2026 PPS Council members.
I want all our donors to witness the real and tangible impact of their contributions. They should see that every donated dollar directly supports those we serve.
Thank you for your commitment and service. Together, we will make a lasting difference.
Sincerely,
Shahid M. Ahsan, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM
President, Pakistani Descent Physician Society