Sarwat Malik, MD, FACP Born: June 24, 1943 - Died: July 7, 2013 Sarwat Malik completed her MBBS (MD) at the age of 21 in Pakistan and came to Rochester in 1967 to begin her pioneering medical career. She did an internship in Pathology at Rochester General Hospital and subsequently completed her medical residency at The Genesee Hospital. Dr. Malik was one of the first employees in the Genesee Health Service when it started in 1973. In 1974, Sarwat learned that the Genesee Health Service was discriminating against its two female physicians. She single-handedly challenged the all male hospital board and reversed its policy. Also during these years, despite a thriving practice and growing family, Sarwat became the founding president of Fatima Jinnah Medical College North American Alumni Association and founding President of Medical Women's Association of Rochester. She also served as vice president on the Board of the Islamic Center of Rochester and the Pakistani American Association of Rochester. Sarwat was not a feminist, but was forever a champion for women's rights. A few years ago, she and her daughter, Nadia Malik, founded the Global Partnership for Women and Girls to invest in the education and economic advancement of Muslim women and girls around the world. GPWG currently invests in projects in Senegal, Egypt, Afghanistan and Pakistan and continues to grow. Two years ago, Dr. Malik established the Malik Lecture Series at SUNY Brockport in honor of her husband, Salahuddin. The lecture series has an ambitious vision of promoting broader understanding among faith communities. Dr. Malik was a professional Muslim woman before it was fashionable. She was a lifelong advocate of equality, women's rights, and social justice; not just through her words but through her actions and organizational affiliations. She helped countless patients, mentored students and residents, and was a beloved and respected member of her community. Dr. Malik is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dr. Salahuddin Malik, her two daughters Sumaiya Malik Wood and Nadia Malik and her son-in-law Scott Wood. She lived a full and happy life. She is loved and will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. Donation checks can be sent to Tides Foundation/Global Partnership for Women and Girls: Tides Foundation The Presidio P.O. Box 29903 San Francisco, CA 94129