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About SIVU

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About SIVU

Founded with a vision to expand access to high-quality medical education and professional development, Sadiq International Virtual University (SIVU) serves as a dynamic hub for learning, collaboration, and knowledge exchange across borders. Since our founding in 2020, SIVU has grown from an idea into a vibrant platform that connects educators, clinicians, and learners across continents.

At its core, SIVU is dedicated to empowering educators and learners alike—creating a powerful ripple effect that amplifies knowledge, skills, and professionalism throughout the global community. Through groundbreaking lectures, thought-provoking seminars, and insightful virtual programming, SIVU continues to enrich minds, advance learning, and contribute to the evolution of healthcare education.

Driven by academic excellence and a commitment to service, SIVU stands as a testament to IMI’s mission of fostering education, innovation, and global impact in healthcare.

Message from the Founding Chancellor

Message from the Founding Chancellor

At Sadiq International Virtual University (SIVU), we began with a simple yet powerful vision: to make high-quality medical education accessible beyond boundaries, and to cultivate a global community rooted in knowledge, service, and excellence. As a part of IMI’s Academic Council, we have sought not only to deliver knowledge, but to inspire purpose—empowering individuals to lead, to teach, and to serve humanity with integrity and compassion.

Education, when shared with sincerity and vision, creates a ripple effect that extends far beyond classrooms. Through our webinars, courses, publications and scholarly engagements, we have witnessed this ripple reach communities around the world—advancing skills, strengthening professionalism, and fostering a spirit of continuous learning. As we launch this new chapter with our renewed digital presence, we reaffirm our commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global collaboration. SIVU will continue to evolve as a platform where ideas are nurtured, minds are enriched, and future leaders are shaped.

I invite you to be part of this journey as together we build a future where knowledge serves humanity.

Dr. Shabih Zaidi

MBBS, DLO-RCP&RCS (London), FRCS (Ed), FCPS (Pak), FICS, FACS, MIAHSc
Founding Chancellor, SIVU
Former IMI Global President 

Meet the Team

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Arshed Quyyumi

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Principal AJKMC/ Professor

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Shabih Zaidi

Shabih Zaidi

Chancellor

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Wajih Rizvi

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LMS & Course Quality Director

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Chancellor

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Shoaleh Bidgeli

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Principal AJKMC/ Professor

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Sakina Naqvi

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Chancellor

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LMS & Course Quality Director

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Tabassum Zahra

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Chancellor

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Farzana Mahdi

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Principal AJKMC/ Professor

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John Sandars

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Chancellor

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LMS & Course Quality Director

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Ahsan Zafar Zaidi

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Chancellor

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Nirmala Rege

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Chancellor

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Mohd Shahzad Anwer

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Chancellor

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Rita Mojtahedzadeh

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Chancellor

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Six Years of Impactful Learning

From regional webinars to global academic programmes — a journey of education, partnership, and growth.

Chapter 01

2021
Building Foundations

Established a broad international reach across 27 countries with strong community engagement.

22 Webinars
06 Workshops
1660 Attendees
25 Countries
1200 Unique Certificates
01 Conference (Virtual)

Chapter 02

2022
Strategic Partnerships

Forged key academic alliances and expanded course offerings through collaborations with leading institutions.

13 Webinars
01 Workshops
HPE with Era
ME/ MW Course - AJKMC/ HSU
02 Virtual Certified Courses
01 Virtual Conference

Chapter 03

2023
Academic Expansion

Launched MOOCs, and strengthened local presence through UMC Karachi — the most impactful year yet.

22 Webinars
06 Workshops
1660 Attendees
01 Conference (Virtual)
1200 Unique Certificates
01 Conference (Virtual)

Chapter 04

2024
Academic Expansion

Launched MOOCs, and strengthened local presence through UMC Karachi — the most impactful year yet.

22 Webinars
06 Workshops
1660 Attendees
01 Conference (Virtual)
1200 Unique Certificates
01 Conference (Virtual)

Chapter 05

2025
Academic Expansion

Launched MOOCs, and strengthened local presence through UMC Karachi — the most impactful year yet.

22 Webinars
06 Workshops
1660 Attendees
01 Conference (Virtual)
1200 Unique Certificates
01 Conference (Virtual)

Chapter 06

2026
Building Foundations

Established a broad international reach across 27 countries with strong community engagement.

22 Webinars
06 Workshops
1660 Attendees
25 Countries
1200 Unique Certificates
01 Conference (Virtual)