Asima Ahmad

Asima Ahmad, MD, MPH, FACOG has a diverse range of work experience in the medical field. Asima'smost recent role is as the Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Carrot Fertility since September 2016. Prior to that, they worked as a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist at Fertility Centers of Illinois starting from January 2018. Asima also served as the President and Co-founder of the Umeed Foundation since January 2005. Asima held various positions in the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA), including being the Founder and President of the Future Physician Society from October 2008 to June 2010. Asima's other experiences include being a Clinical Fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology + Infertility at UCSF from July 2014 to July 2017, a Clinical Resident in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale-New Haven Hospital from July 2010 to June 2014, and an intern in the Reproductive Health Department at the World Health Organization from June 2008 to August 2008. Currently, they also hold the position of Chair, Access to Care at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) starting in 2021.

Asima Ahmad, MD, MPH, FACOG has a strong educational background in medicine and public health. Asima earned their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, attending from 2005 to 2010. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Chicago, receiving an AB in Biological Sciences and Economics from 2000 to 2004.

In addition to their medical degree, Dr. Ahmad pursued a Master's Degree in International Public Health/International Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Asima attended this program from 2008 to 2009, further expanding their knowledge and expertise in the field.

Regarding certifications, Dr. Ahmad holds certifications in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). While the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided, they contribute to their specialization and proficiency in these areas of practice.