Farzana Hoque MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP
American Board Certified Physician, Hospitalist, Speaker, Medical Director, 40 Under 40 Leader
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About Dr. Farzana Hoque
Farzana Hoque, MD, MRCP, FACP, FRCP
Dr. Farzana Hoque is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine and Co-Director of Acting Internship at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She also serves as the inaugural Medical Director of Bordley Tower at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
Dr. Hoque’s parents are lawyers. Her beloved mother always believed that Medicine is one of the most fascinating, intriguing careers one can ever have. Dr. Hoque’s mother’s values inspired and pushed her to do her best every day to become the first physician in her extended family. Dr. Hoque earned an MD in medicine through the 6-year program from the University of Dhaka, which is the most prestigious university in Bangladesh. She was in the top 5% of her class. After that, Dr. Hoque completed post-graduation residency training in Internal Medicine in the United States of America.
She practiced medicine as an Attending Physician in Bangladesh & elected as a Fellow of Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons. She is also an elected Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the Royal College of Physicians of UK. Dr. Hoque is the President of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) St. Louis Chapter.
An extensive lecturer, Dr. Hoque presents nationally and internationally on topics including heart failure, emotional intelligence, malpractice prevention, visual diagnosis, leadership, pre-operative management, anticoagulation, and patient experience. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed publications and serves on the editorial board for SGIM Forum, Interactive Journal of Medical Research, and is a Deputy Editor of the Journal of BMANA.
Dr. Hoque is actively involved in mentoring underrepresented minorities in medicine, contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Hoque's journey from practicing medicine in Bangladesh to becoming an award-winning, US Board-Certified physician exemplifies her resilience, dedication, and commitment to excellence.
"40 Under 40" Honoree by St. Louis Business Journal
Selected from more than 350 nominations of proven leaders across all industries in St. Louis in 2023.
https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2023/11/02/40-under-40-awards-farzana-hoque-ssm-health.html
Invited to Throw the First Pitch at Cardinals Game at Busch Stadium.
Inivted to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the St. Louis Cardinals game on July 16 at the Busch Stadium.
Dr. Hoque was recognized for her service to patients and praise she has received from faculty and staff.
Invited Speaker at Renowned National and International Institutions
* Grand Rounds, Stanford University, USA
* Grand Rounds, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
* Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA
* Emory University, Georgia, USA
* Grand Rounds, The George Washington University
* American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) 109th Annual Meeting in March 2024
* Gateway Regional Meeting 2024
* American American of Physician Leadership (AAPL) Annual Conference 2023
* Society of Hospital Medicine National Conference, SHM Converge 2022
* American College of Physicians (ACP) National Conference 2021
* American College of Physicians (ACP) National Conference 2018
* American College of Physicians New Jersey Chapter
* American College of Physicians, Ohio Chapter
* International Panel Physicians Association (IPPA) National Annual Conference
* ACP Missouri Chapter Annual Conference
* Cooper University Hospital, New Jersey, USA
* Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Medicine
* OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center
* Saint Louis University Hospital
* Saint Louis John Cochran Veterans Hospital
* SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
* SLU Quality Improvement Workshop of Medicine Faculty Professional Development Workshop
* SLU Quality Improvement Workshop
* Women in Medicine & Science (WIMS) Conference
* St. Luke's Hospital, Missouri
* Planetary Health Academia
* Bangladesh Medical Association on North America
* 1st Annual Conference on Emotional Intelligence in London, UK
President, Society of Hospital Medicine St. Louis Chapter
Caring Physician Award
Nominated by patients, nurses, and the ancillary staff.
Young Achiever Award Winner from the American College of Physicians (ACP) for 3 Consecutive Years.
Photo: at ACP National Conference
Clinical Award: Physician of the Year
Received this award as the solo physician from all SSM Health healthcare services of St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
"Unsung HERO" Award by the Society of Hospital Medicine
National Award by the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), Solo recipient in 2023.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certified Physician
Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Invited Panelist
Invited as an expert panelist at the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) Regional Leadership Conference.
Dr. Hoque's Mantra
" I am committed to provide each of my patients the high-quality compassionate care and dedication that I would expect to receive from my physician."
- Dr. Hoque
