Bangladeshi born Dr. Shafi Bhuiyan, Professor, Ryerson University, and Advisor, CBN, has been nominated as one of Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants, in RBC’s Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards 2018.
Dr. Shafi Bhuiyan brings tremendous international experience and a wealth of knowledge to Canada. For nearly two decades, he has worked extensively in global health and education initiatives and has diverse experience in both developed and developing countries. He is an internationally recognized expert in global public health, a champion of maternal and child health and a pioneer of the Maternal Child Health (MCH) handbook initiative. He is a strong voice for diversity, inclusiveness and community services empowerment.
One of his most notable accomplishments since his arrival in Canada has been his successful contributions in designing, creating and leading an innovative bridging program for Internationally Trained Medical Doctors (ITMDs) in Ontario. This unique program has helped significantly transform the lives and careers of many international trained medical professionals in Canada.
Dr. Bhuiyan holds positions as adjunct professor at the School of Occupational and Public Health and co-founder of internationally trained medical doctors (ITMD) post-graduate bridge training program at Ryerson University and also an assistant professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto.
He is also the founding board member and scientific director for the International Committee on the Maternal Child Health Handbook (MCH), which fosters international collaboration to empower women and improve maternal, neonatal and child health worldwide. The MCH Handbook was initially developed in Japan after World War II and has since grown tremendously and expanded into 39 countries worldwide.
Since 2013, Dr. Bhuiyan has also been involved with the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR), a network of professionals committed to promoting better and more equitable health worldwide through the production and use of knowledge. He is involved with CCGHR in various capacities and serves on the board of directors and as a board member and treasurer.
Dr. Bhuiyan is one of 75 finalists shortlisted from a huge number of nominations. The popular voting stage is open until May 17, anyone cast their online vote and encourage others to vote.
