Dr. Salina Ahmed completed her medical degree in Bangladesh in 2003, worked in the emergency department, and gained residency in obstetrics and gynaecology there. After moving to Australia, she began her general practise rural training in Adelaide, South Australia. Additionally, she gained extra training in mental health, chronic disease management, shared antenatal care, paediatrics, and all other aspects of general practice.

She moved to Newcastle in 2015 and had the opportunity to work as a full-time GP in a rural community in Cessnock, serving all age groups of community members, from young to elderly, and had completed another special skill, a Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery.

Her personal interests are looking after her gorgeous daughters and spending time in nature with friends and family. She is passionate about her vegetable garden and cooking.

She had previously taught at the University of Adelaide's medical and dental schools. She now wishes to use her clinical skills in Charlestown and the surrounding community.