Dr. Akram Ahmad, founder of Academically Global, has been recognized with the prestigious Times Power Brands North 2024 Award for Excellence in Healthcare Education. The awards ceremony celebrating leaders and innovators making significant contributions to their industries was held on December 19, 2024, at the Hyatt in Dehradun. Dr. Akram was presented the award by the Honorable Governer of Uttarakhand, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) for his pioneering work in healthcare education and empowering Indian and global healthcare professionals.
Founded in 2022, Academically Global is a healthcare EdTech platform specializing in training healthcare professionals, such as doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, physiotherapists, optometrists, and more, for foreign licensure exams. The organisation also offers end-to-end support placement assistance and document verification. The platform has empowered students and professionals from over 77 countries, with more than 3,000 alumni successfully establishing thriving careers across the globe. With a remarkable 90% success rate in qualifying for these critical licensure exams, Academically Global has become a trusted name in global healthcare education.
“It is a privilege to be recognized with the Times Power Brands North 2024 Award for Excellence in Healthcare Education. This award is a reflection of our mission to create an ecosystem where healthcare professionals can achieve their dreams of establishing careers in the country of their choice. Beyond careers, we also aim to enable them to pursue higher education opportunities with scholarships, helping them unlock their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the global healthcare landscape,” said Dr. Akram Ahmad, founder of Academically Global.
Under Dr. Akram’s visionary leadership, Academically Global has grown exponentially, now generating Rs. 4 crore in monthly revenue in 2024, double its revenue from the previous year. The company is on track to achieve Rs. 200 crore in annual revenue within the next two years.
The Times Power Brands North 2024 Award highlights Dr. Akram Ahmad’s relentless pursuit of excellence and his transformative contributions to healthcare education. From his humble beginnings in a small town in Uttar Pradesh to leading a global healthcare EdTech, Dr. Akram's journey exemplifies the power of vision, perseverance, and dedication, showing that with the right guidance and opportunities, healthcare professionals can break barriers, achieve their dreams, and make an indelible impact on the world.
