University of illinois at chicago department of obstetrics

Dr. Khan had been, for many years, on the clinical faculty of the
University of Illinois at Peoria before coming to Chicago. He
came to us during one of the more difficult times in the history of
the department. The proposed merger of the clinical and aca-
demic programs of the university with those at the Michael
Reese Hospital had caused the wholesale resignation of both
faculty and residents. Dr. Khan, along with the small remaining
staff, was responsible for the quick rebuilding of both the clinical
and academic programs.
As the Director of the Gynecology Section, he was on call
around the clock for several months,offering his personal assis-
tance and experienced advice to both residents and junior fac-
ulty. Even after ranks of the faculty were replenished, the whole
staff continued to seek his valuable, expert advice in puzzling
clinical situations.
He was generous in sharing his vast clinical experience and re-
markable skills with residents and faculty alike. On a personal
side, he was a trusted friend and valuable collaborator in the
administration of the affairs of the department. Whenever
something needed to be done within a tight deadline, I would
ask the assistance of Dr. Khan. No matter how involved he was
with other projects, he was always responsive to my requests.
He was a humble, generous, and compassionate individual who
left his gentle touch on the hearts of everyone who was fortu-
nate to know him. For me he was a true and dear friend. Like
anyone who got to know his character, his rectitude, his senseof
what is right and compassionate, I will always misshim.
Dr. Antonio Scommegna,
Professor Emeritus,UIC, Department of OB.GYN
Dr. Khan, known to his children as "Abu," was a loving and
gentle father. He never wavered in the strength of his convic-
tions, even when faced mutinousfaces or the united front of
his children. As Dr. Scommegna remembers him, so do we --
gentle, loving, his humor showed with a smile. His touch was
always gentle but his convictions were like granite.
The University of Illinois was one of my father's greatest joys
in his career. Although we did not know many of the col-
leagues who were his friends, his work mates, his confidantes,
we knew he worked with people who had his respect, admira-
tion and friendship ... You were his other family. We thank
you for making his every working day a joy and the Univer-
sity the second home he loved very much and continued to
support in whatever capacity he was capable.
We continue to misshim and appreciate this tribute to a gen-
tle, kind compassionate man who practiced medicine the way
it was meant to be practiced -- to try and help people get
well.
Dr. Khan was an important contributor to the department and
to the College of Medicine. His efforts and input will be
missed.