Dr. Shaukat completed her F.Sc Pre-Medical at Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore in 1993. She earned her M.B., B.S. in Medicine from The Aga Khan University Medical College, Karachi in 1998. Her postgraduate studies include an MPH in International Health and Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (2000), an Internship in Internal Medicine at State University of New York School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2001), a Residency in Internal Medicine at the same institution (2003), and a Fellowship in Gastroenterology from Emory University School of Medicine (2007).

Current Appointments and Leadership Positions

Dr. Aasma Shaukat is the Program Director of KL2 at CTSI NYU (since January 2024). She has been serving as the Director of GI Outcomes Research and the Robert M. and Mary H. Glickman Endowed Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine since July 2021. Additionally, she is a Professor of Population Health and Co-Director of the TREC Program at CTSI. She also holds a position as a Staff Physician at NY Harbor VA, New York and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (since May 2018).

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.