Shayla Ahmed, MD, Mph
About Shayla Ahmed, MD, Mph
Shayla Ahmed, MD, MPH, is a Case Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health with a diverse background in medicine and public health. She has held various positions in Bangladesh's healthcare system and has contributed to medical education and digital health solutions.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Shayla Ahmed currently serves as a Case Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health. In this role, she is responsible for managing cases and providing support to individuals navigating the healthcare system. Her work focuses on ensuring that patients receive the necessary resources and assistance to address their health needs.
Previous Experience in Medical Education
Shayla Ahmed has a background in medical education, having worked as a Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy at the University of Science and Technology in Chittagong, Bangladesh, from 2007 to 2008. She contributed to the academic development of students during her nine-month tenure.
Leadership Roles in Healthcare
Shayla Ahmed held significant leadership positions at Maya, where she served as Lead Medical Expert from 2016 to 2017 and later as Medical Team Lead from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, she oversaw medical teams and contributed to the development of healthcare solutions in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Educational Background in Medicine and Public Health
Shayla Ahmed earned her Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) from Armed Forces Medical College, completing her studies from 2001 to 2006. She further pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) at American International University-Bangladesh, focusing on epidemiology. Additionally, she completed the Health Informatics Bridging Program at George Brown College.
Contributions to Digital Health Solutions
Shayla Ahmed has actively contributed to the development of a natural language processing library by providing medical information in both Bengali and English. She also participated in user experience research for a medical app, focusing on enhancing digital health solutions to improve patient care.