Dr. Shaukat is a Member of the Board of Trustees at the American College of Gastroenterology and the Chair Elect of the Clinical Practice Section at the American Gastroenterology Association Institute. She is also a Board Member of GIQUIC and serves on the Advisory Panel of PCORI. Her involvement includes being a Member of the DEI Committee at ASCI, Chair of the GI Field Advisory Board at VHA, and a Member of the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colon Cancer.
Research Activity
Dr. Shaukat’s research is centered around clinical, epidemiological, and translational studies focusing on colorectal cancer screening, quality indicators for colonoscopy, molecular markers of post-colonoscopy colon cancer, and chemoprevention. She is currently leading comparative effectiveness trials, including studies on fecal microbiota transplants for recurrent C. difficile infection and evaluating screening modalities to enhance colorectal cancer screening programs, especially in reducing disparities. Her expertise extends to systematic review and evidence synthesis.
Clinical Activity
Dr. Shaukat dedicates 35% of her time to endoscopy and outpatient GI clinic work, focusing on gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, both hereditary and sporadic. She has a special interest in quality indicators and the development of tools and techniques to enhance colonoscopy outcomes.
Mentoring Activity
As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Shaukat serves as Co-Director of NYU CTSI’s Training Education Research and Careers Core, overseeing educational and training initiatives across NYU. She also directs the KL2 program, mentoring KL2 scholars and K awardees to achieve independent funding. Dr. Shaukat’s mentorship extends across various roles, including primary mentoring responsibilities for junior faculty, colorectal surgery, and gastroenterology fellows. Her commitment to mentorship is reflected in her publications, where she has co-authored numerous papers with her mentees, many of whom have progressed to prominent positions in the medical field.
Teaching Activities
Dr. Shaukat plays a significant role in teaching and curriculum development. She co-directs the K to R Scholars Program at NYU and has been involved in teaching colon cancer topics to second-year medical students. Her past roles include serving as Site Director for trainee rotations at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN, and developing curriculum and journal club lectures for GI fellows.
Continuing Medical Education
Dr. Shaukat has been actively involved in continuing medical education, serving as Course Director for various ASGE and American College of Gastroenterology postgraduate courses. Her contributions to medical education extend to her role as faculty for regional conferences and her involvement in educational affairs and peer review committees.