IPN Spotlight: Dr. Rasul Ramji (Assistant Dean For Global Affairs, The University Of Louisville)
Dr. Rasul received his Doctorate of Public Health from Texas A & M University in 2013. He assumed his position as Assistant Dean for Global affairs at the University of Louisville in 2013 and is currently an active member involved in Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN) which is a USAID initiative. In 2000, Dr. Rasul received his Master of Public Health, and in 1997 he was a recipient of Doctor of Chiropractic from Texas Chiropractic College. His International academic career achievements include Bachelor of Science with honors in Entomology/Horticulture from the University of Sind in 1971 and high school graduation diploma from The Aga Khan High School, an affiliate of Cambridge University, UK.
What skills have helped you in your career?
Rural Development Education, interacting with and participating in Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) – Interacting with rural farmers and agriculture workers.
What do you wish you had known or done differently throughout your career?
Nothing really – was blessed to have direction.
What do you do for continuing education and improvement?
Take CE courses and teach.
What is next for you in your career?
Continue as Assistant Dean for Global Affairs – Lecture Internationally on Rural development and assist in rural development projects in Georgia (country) Lahore and parts of India.
What advice would you offer to others?
Identify your goal and make sure the goal is not leading to a dead end – must chose a career with a “broad spectrum” Have multi specialties – not just one specialization.
Areas where you can help other Ismailis:
• University admission
• Guidance in admission to higher education
• Emphasize research based careers
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