Dr. Sijal Akhtar Sheikh is a recent graduate from the Aga Khan University, where she earned her medical degree in 2023. Currently, she is enhancing her research skills as a trainee in the Dean’s Clinical Research Fellowship Program. Sijal is actively involved with the Center of Excellence for Trauma and Emergencies, focusing on advancing research initiatives that improve patient outcomes in pre-hospital and critical care settings.

An aspiring surgeon, Sijal's research interests include community-based research, particularly in understanding patterns and deriving effective interventions. She aims to develop interventions in community and pre-hospital settings, enhancing care delivery and health outcomes.