Mohammad Akmal, MD

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Title:

  • Professor of Medicine

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Specialties:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

Sub-specialties:

  • Nephrology

Background:

After first attending medical school in Pakistan, Dr. Akmal moved to the United Kingdom for his residencies. During his experience in the UK, Dr. Akmal was able to expand his medical knowledge in such topics as internal medicine, general surgery, nephrology and neurology by having residencies at a number of hospitals throughout England. Since beginning his fellowships in the United States, first at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati followed by LAC+USC Medical Center, Dr. Akmal has specialized in Nephrology and become one of the Keck School’s biggest assets to the field. Since first becoming an instructor here in 1978, Dr. Akmal has held a number of academic appointments, rising to the position of full professor in 1993. In addition to his several administrative appointments, Dr. Akmal has been the director of the DaVita/USC Kidney Center since 1997, further exemplifying his status as one of the leaders in the field of Nephrology.

Education:

  • Islamia College, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan, F.SC. (Pre-Medical) 1962
  • Khyber Medical College, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan, 1967

Internships:

  • Khyber Teaching Hospital (Internal Medicine), Peshawar, Pakistan, 1967 - 1968

Residencies:

  • Orthopedics and Emergency Medicine (General Surgery), Hospitals in England, 1969 - 1970
  • Whittington and Putney Hospital (MRCP Course and House Job), London, England, 1970 - 1970
  • Derby City Hospital (Internal Medicine and Nephrology), Derby, England, 1970 - 1971
  • Derbyshire Royal Infirmary (Neurology), Derby, England, 1972 - 1973
  • Southend General Hospitals (Internal Medicine), Essex, England, 1973 - 1975

Fellowships:

  • The Christ Hospital (Nephrology), Cincinnati, OH, 1975 - 1977
  • LAC+USC Medical Center (Nephrology), 1977 - 1978

Professional Society Memberships:

  • American Heart (Renal Section)
  • American Society of Nephrology
  • Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America
  • International Society of Nephrology
  • National Kidney Foundation
  • National Kidney Foundation of Southern California
  • Society for Advancement of Science

Awards:

  • Meritorial Services as a Board Member, National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, 1993
  • Outstanding Effort for Annual Tribute Dinner, National Foundation of Southern California, 1994
  • National Philanthropy Award, 1996
  • Volunteer Services Award, National Kidney Foundation, 1996
  • Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation for Official Participation in the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns study, 1996 - 2000
  • Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America, 1998
  • Dedicated Member Award, Organizing Committee, 19th Winter Conference, Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America, 1998
  • Speaker Award, International Scientific Conference, Rawalpindi Medical College, 1998
  • Falcon Award, Outstanding Contributions to Pakistani-American Community, 1999
  • Fellows Appreciation Award, Renal Fellows, Division of Nephrology, University of Southern California, 1999
  • Leadership Award, National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, 1999
  • Spirit of Nephrology Award, National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, 2000
  • Medical Students Appreciation Certificate, Introduction to Clinical Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2000 - 2006
  • Volunteer Award of Notable Achievement and Excellence, Kidney Run/Walk, 2002
  • Outstanding Teacher, second year medical students, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2002

Languages:

  • English