Professor Dr. Md. Zakaria Al-Aziz, MD, FACP

Professional Biography

Professor Dr. Md. Zakaria Al-Aziz, MD, FACP, is a physician, medical educator, and academician specializing in Internal Medicine. He serves as a Professor of Medicine at Dhaka Medical College, Bangladesh, where he contributes to medical education and the academic development of future physicians.

As a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), he holds a professional fellowship designation from one of the major international professional organizations representing physicians specializing in Internal Medicine. The FACP designation recognizes professional standing and achievement in the field of Internal Medicine, subject to the College’s fellowship requirements.

In addition to his academic responsibilities, Professor Dr. Zakaria Al-Aziz serves as the Secretary General of the Bangladesh Society of Medicine (BSM), contributing to the professional leadership and organizational activities of the internal medicine community across Bangladesh.

He also contributes at the national health policy level as a National Consultant to the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Bangladesh, as a Member of the Technical Committee for the Formulation of the Bangladesh National Medical Oxygen Roadmap (2026-2030), as Executive Editor of The Journal of Medicine, and as Joint Convenor of the Teachers’ Association at Dhaka Medical College.

As an academician and physician, he is associated with the integration of clinical knowledge, systematic patient evaluation, and evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and management of medical conditions.

Prof. Dr. Md. Zakaria Al-Aziz addressing student delegates, faculty, and clinicians from across the nation during the flagship Internal Medicine Festival at Dhaka Medical College.

Faculty Mentorship & Medical Education

Professor Dr. Zakaria Al-Aziz serves as the Faculty Advisor of the Dhaka Medical College Internal Medicine Interest Group (DMC IMIG), supporting undergraduate medical students in their academic development and exploration of Internal Medicine. Through faculty mentorship and guidance, he encourages clinical learning, evidence-based practice, and active engagement in academic activities.

Medical education requires the integration of scientific knowledge, clinical judgment, ethical practice, and lifelong learning. As a Professor of Medicine at Dhaka Medical College, Professor Dr. Zakaria Al-Aziz contributes to an academic environment dedicated to the education and training of medical professionals.

His role as Faculty Advisor of DMC IMIG further supports opportunities for undergraduate students to explore Internal Medicine through academic sessions, clinical discussions, and professional mentorship. Such engagement helps students strengthen their clinical reasoning, develop a deeper understanding of the specialty, and prepare for future clinical responsibilities.

Advancing Geriatric Medicine in Bangladesh

Beyond his academic and professional responsibilities, Professor Dr. Zakaria Al-Aziz has a special interest in Geriatric Medicine. He is committed to advancing the recognition, development, and institutional establishment of Geriatric Medicine as a distinct and well-established medical specialty in Bangladesh. His vision emphasizes the importance of dedicated healthcare services for older adults, specialized clinical knowledge, appropriate training opportunities, and greater academic attention to the healthcare needs of an ageing population.

His efforts to promote Geriatric Medicine reflect the growing importance of age-sensitive, comprehensive, and patient-centred care. He advocates for greater awareness of the distinctive clinical challenges faced by older adults and the need to strengthen the role of Geriatric Medicine within Bangladesh’s healthcare and medical education systems.

Areas of Professional Interest

Professor Dr. Md. Zakaria Al-Aziz, MD, FACP, combines academic responsibilities at Dhaka Medical College with national leadership as Secretary General of the Bangladesh Society of Medicine, National Consultant to NMEP Bangladesh, member of the National Medical Oxygen Roadmap committee, pioneering advocacy for Geriatric Medicine, and mentorship of undergraduate medical students through DMC IMIG.