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Sayed Amjad Hussain

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Full NameSayed Amjad Hussain
Birth DateJanuary 1, 1937
Birth PlacePeshawar, N.W.F.P (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Pakistan
NationalityPakistani, American
Alma MaterKhyber Medical College, Peshawar
Known ForInvention of the pleuroperitoneal shunt and a special endotracheal tube
SpouseDorothy Hussain
Children3
AwardsInduction in the Medical Mission Hall of Fame (2012)
FieldsCardiothoracic Surgery, Photography
InstitutionsUniversity of Toledo College of Medicine
Early EducationGovernment High School No. 1, Peshawar; Islamia College Peshawar
Medical TrainingGeneral surgery training at the Medical University of Ohio; Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery training at Wayne State University
FellowshipRoyal College of Surgeons of Canada (1973)
DiplomateAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery (1970)
Professional CareerTaught at Khyber Medical College; Private practice in Toledo; Chief of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at various hospitals
Visiting ProfessorKhyber Medical College; University of Garyounus, Libya; Government Medical College, Amritsar, India; University of Alberta, Canada; University of Beijing, China
Humanitarian WorkDonated tons of supplies and equipment to the Dominican Republic, China, and Pakistan
Expedition AchievementMember of Team Indus; covered the entire 2,000 miles of the river Indus in Pakistan
Photographic WorkPhotographs appeared on 35 magazine covers and in 8 calendars
Honorary DegreeHonorary Doctor of Science (SciD) Degree by the University of Toledo (2020)
Notable PublicationsAuthored several medical and non-medical articles and books

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