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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
THE MOST MERCIFUL,
THE GRACIOUS
Welcome Message
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the 8th Medical Career Day. I
would like to begin by extending a warm welcome to all participants and a special
welcome to our lecturers and instructors. Many thanks for participating in this
conference and sharing your expertise.
This event is being held annually and King Abdulaziz University is indeed
very fortunate to be chosen to host this year’s 8th Medical Career day.
The aim of this event is to offer guidance from experts on why to choose a
career in medicine right through to the realities of medical life and specialist selection.
The event will be having different themes of which will tackle scholarship &
residency opportunities, training opportunities, job opportunities, licensure exams,
professionalism, interprofessional collaboration, nursing education, and skills
enhancement workshops
The scientific committee worked hard to put together an excellent programme.
I am sure you will find it interesting and you will have the most productive learning
experience. Thank you and have a pleasant day ahead.
Prof. Omar I. Saadah
Head of Scientific Committee
The 8th Medical Career Day
Scientific Committees
Scientific Committee
Chairman
Prof. Omar Saadah
Faculty of Medicine
Members
Prof. Fatin Alsayes
Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Jaudah Almagrhabi
Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Jamila Farsi
Faculty of Dentistry
Dr. Heba Aldosary
Faculty of Pharmacy
Dr. Ahlam Alzahrani
Faculty of Nursing
Dr. Hanan Abbas
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
Dr. Amer Abduljalil Alsaif
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
Scientific Program
Day 1
Monday 17/10/2016
Time Topic Speaker
Theme: Scholarship & Residency Training Programs in North America &KSA
Moderator: Prof. Khaled Al-Kattan (Al Faisal University, KSA)
8:00am - 8:15am Training Opportunities in Canada Dr. Mohammad Al Khazim Alghamdi
(Saudi Bureau, Canada)
8:15am - 8:30am Training Opportunities in USA Dr. Samar Al Saggaf
(Princess Noura University, KSA)
8:30am - 8:45am Training opportunities in KSA Prof. Sulaiman Al-Emran
(Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, KSA)
8:45am - 9:00am The Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques Scholarship Program
Dr. Abdulrahman Alhudaif
(Ministry of Education, KSA)
9:00am – 9:30am Forum Discussion
Theme: Residency Training Programs in Europe
Moderator: Dr. Khalid Al Qomaizi (Al Imam University)
9:30am - 9:45am Training Opportunities in Ireland Mr. John Magner
(Royal College, Ireland)
9:45am – 10:00am Training Opportunities in France Dr. Hamdan Al-Hazmi
(King Saud University, KSA)
10:00am - 10:15am Training opportunities in Germany
Dr. Talal Abdul Majeed Yusuf
(Former Saudi Cultural Attaché at several European
Countries)
10:15am – 10:45am Forum Discussion
10:45am – 01:00pm Opening Ceremony
Day 2
Tuesday 18/10/2016
Time Topic Speaker
Theme: Job Opportunities for Health Care Graduates
Moderator: Dr. Anmar Naser (Umm Al-Qura University)
8:00am - 8:15am Health Workforce Needs According
to 2030 Vision
Dr. Haytham Tayeb
(General Directorate of Health Affairs in Makkah,
MOH)
8:15am - 8:30am Job Opportunities at King Faisal
Specialist Hospitals
Mr. Anas Obaid
(King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Jeddah)
8:30am - 8:45am Job Opportunities at Ministry of
National Guard Hospitals
Dr. Mansour Al Qurashi
(Faculty of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz
University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, KSA)
8:45am - 9:00am Job Opportunities at Ministry of
Defense Hospitals
Major General Nasser bin Ali Al-Aqeel
(King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah)
9:00am - 9:15am The Role of Private Sector in Health
Care Workers Employment
Dr. Nezar Bahabri
(Soliman Fakeeh Hospital)
9:15am – 10:00am Forum Discussion
Theme: Licensure Exams
Moderator: Dr. Ali Al Ghamdi (Al-Baha University)
10:15am – 10:35am Saudi Health Licensing Exams Dr. Mohammad Al-Sultan
(Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, KSA)
10:35am – 10:50am United State Medical Licensing
Examination (USMLE)
Dr. Bashar Bishara
(Kaplan Medical, USA)
10:50am – 11:10am
Foreign Pharmacy Graduate
Equivalency Examination (FPGEE),
North American Pharmacist
Licensure Examination (NAPLEX),
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence
Examination (MPJE)
Dr. Alaa Baglagel
(Faculty of Pharmacy, KAU, KSA)
11:10am – 11:25am
National Council Licensure
Examination-Registered Nurse
(NCLEX-RN)
Dr. Susan Sanders
(Kaplan Nursing, USA)
11:25am – 12:00pm Forum Discussion
Day 3
Wednesday 19/10/2016
Time Topic Speaker
Theme: Pharmaceutical Industry of Saudi Arabia
Moderator: Prof. Yousef Aseri (King Saud University, KSA)
8:00am – 8:15am Market outlook Dr. Moustafa Aljawadi
(Sanofi Arabia Trading Company, KSA)
8:15am – 8:30am Pharmaceutical Companies in KSA Dr. Waleed Al Ghazzawi
(SITCO Pharma, KSA)
8:30am – 8:45am Pharmaceutical Research Prof. Omid Farokhzad
(Harvard Medical School, USA)
8:45am – 9:00am The Saudization of Drug Industry and
Community Pharmacy
Dr. Ishaq Al Hajiri
(Saudi FDA & Al Jazeera
Pharmaceuticals, KSA)
9:00am – 9:15am The Saudi FDA & Pharmaceutical industry Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Sultan
(Saudi FDA, KSA)
9:15am – 10:00am Forum Discussion
Theme: Nursing Status, challenges and Trends
Moderator: Dr. Elham Nagshabandi (Faculty of Nursing, KAU, KSA)
10:00am – 10:15am Projected Needs for Nurses Dr. Shadia Yousef
(Faculty of Nursing, KAU, KSA)
10:15am – 10:30am Current Nursing Status in KSA Dr. Raja Jadelhack
(Ministry of Health, KSA)
10:30am-10:45am Nursing Specialization:
Issues and Reality
Dr. Susan Sanders
(Kaplan Nursing, USA)
10:45am – 11:00am Academic Nursing Program
Dr. Tagwa Omer
(Faculty of Nursing, King Saud Bin
Abdulaziz University for Health
Sciences, Jeddah, KSA)
11:00am – 11:15am Nursing Within the KSA 2030 Vision Dr. Aziza Rajab
(Faculty of Nursing, KAU, KSA)
11:15am – 12:00am Forum Discussion
Scientific Program Speakers
Dr. Mohammad AlKhazim Alghamdi, PT,PhD Director of Medical Scholarship Program Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau, Ottawa, Canada
Dr Alkhazim is the Director of Medical Scholarship Department at Saudi Culture Bureau in Ottawa and Associate Professor of Rehabilitation at King Saud ben Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). Before his current position, he worked as a founder dean/ associate dean of Applied Medical Sciences College (KSAU-HS); as a coordinator of foundation committee for another similar college at King Faisal University; as a Director of Planning and Development and member/ secretary of trustee board for a newly established medical city (King Fahad Medial City), and as a physical therapist at King Fahad University Hospital (Khobar) and King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (Riyadh). Moreover, he worked as consultant/ advisor for other educational, cultural, and health projects He is known in Saudi as a newspaper columnist and participant in different intellectual and cultural activities; TV/ radio talks, cultural lectures, national dialogue, etc. He was the recipient of best Saudi author in 2012 for his book ‘Invading the Ivory Tower”. He is author/ coauthor of other three books. He is Co-owner/ founder of the Arabic digital reading project “Raffy’’ (www.raffy.ws). He served as a therapist for Saudi National Team for Disabled Sports. He was the founder/ member/ chair of Saudi Physiotherapy Group (changed to an Association, later), Saudi PT (www.saudipt.net); and Saudi Occupational Therapy Association. In addition, he was member of the foundation team for Cancer Patient Society- Eastern Region. Alkhazim is a holder of PhD from Queen’s University (2003), MSc from The University of Oklahoma (1995) and Bachelorate from King Saud University (1992).
Dr. Samar Alsaggaf Vice Rector of Health Affairs Princess Nourah University
Dr. Samar Alsaggaf is Vice Rector of Health Affairs at Princess Nourah University. As the first female Anatomist in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Alsaggaf has made significant contributions to the field of Medical Education and Research. She has authored 38 medical publications, written several books and has led numerous government-funded scientific research projects. Her exceptional leadership qualities have earned her seats in countless scientific and social committees and advisory groups. She is the former Dean of Students and Vice Dean of Medical College at King Abdulaziz University. Dr. Alsaggaf holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from King Abdul Aziz University (1988), a Master’s degree in Anatomy and Embryology (1993) and Doctorate of Philosophy in Anatomy and Embryology from King Saud University (1996). She also earned a Certificate of Medical Education from the University of Illinois (2009). As a Physician, Dr. Alsaggaf gained a specialization in Anatomy, Embryology, and Histology with an expertise in the development of the Nervous System. Prior to joining Princess Nourah University, Dr. Alsaggaf served as the Director of the Department of Medical and Health Science Programs at the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) to the United States in Washington, D.C. Her mentorship at SACM earned her the informal title “The Mother of Saudi Students” by the students themselves. Under her supervision of international medical degree programs, Saudi graduates gaining acceptance into US residency and fellowship programs jumped to 6th place in the National Match Program (NRMP). As an educator, Dr. Alsaggaf served as Adjunct Professor at George Washington University and the University of Maryland (2014), Associate Professor of Anatomy (2009) and Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Embryology (2004) at King Abdulaziz University. Courses taught by Dr. Alsaggaf include Theory and Practical Skills to students of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacology. She is an award recipient of numerous national and international awards including New York University’s Best Educator Award, George Washington University’s Medical Education Diplomacy Award, Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission’s Best Director Award for three consecutive years and a Global Lifetime Recognition Award, among many others. In 2013, St. Joseph’s University granted Dr. Alsaggaf an honorary PHD degree. Dr. AlSaggaf is an enthusiastic advocate for women’s programs and medical curriculum development. She has an excellent track record managing grand projects and facilitating and bridging the gap between East and West.
Dr. Sulaiman E. S. Al-Emran
Deputy General Secretary
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Sulaiman E. S. Al-Emran is the current Deputy General Secretary at Saudi
Commission for Health Specialties in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and also the
current President of Saudi Orthodontic Society in Riyadh, KSA. Prior to his current
appointments, he was previously appointed as the Dean of College of Dentistry in
King Saud University in Riyadh; and a previous Chairman of the Dental Department in
Military Hospital in Riyadh.
Dr. Al-Emran holds PhD in dentistry from the Department of Child Dental Health at
the Faculty of Dentistry in University of Sheffield.
Dr. Al-Emran has attended and participated in various lectures, workshops and
symposiums, with over 15 research publications published.
Dr. Abdulrahman Alhudhaif, PhD
Department of English Language and Literature
Al-Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University
Dr. Abdulrahman Alhudhaif is the director of the Custodian of the Two Holly
Mosques Scholarship Program.
He got his PhD in English language and Linguistics from Purdue University, the USA in
2005.
His main interest is promoting quality in the field of higher education.
John Magner BA, MBA – Head of International Affairs
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
John has been a member of Senior Management Team at the Royal College of
Physicians of Ireland for the past five years.
He currently holds the position of Head of International Affairs where he has
responsibility for managing the Colleges overseas activities and programmes,
including recruitment to its International Medical Graduate Training Programmes.
Previously John held the position Head of Operations in the College with
responsibility for managing its Medical Training, Professional Competence,
Examinations and Quality Assurance programmes and services. John is past
Chairman of the International Medical Graduate Training Initiative (IMTGI) which is a
partnership arrangement between the Health Services Executive of Ireland (HSE) and
the Forum of Irish Postgraduate Training Bodies.
Prior to joining the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland John held number of Senior
Management positions with the Health Services Executive, the National body with
responsibility for delivering health and social care services in Ireland. These included
Assistant National Director of Human Resources; Director of Human Resources HSE
South East; Regional Hospitals Manager HSE South East and Hospital Manager.
John holds a BA (Health Admin) and an MBA.
Dr. Hamdan Hammad Al-Hazmi
Deputy Chairman, Department of Surgery
King Khalid University Hospital and College of Medicine
King Saud University, Riyadh
Dr. Hamdan Al-Hazmi is the current deputy Chairman of Department of Surgery at
King Khalid University Hospital and College of Medicine in King Saud University in
Riyadh, KSA. He is also an Associate professor of Urology and a Consultant in
Pediatric Urologist.
Dr. Al-Hazmi obtained has MBBS degree in King Abdulaziz University. He pursued his
education and acquired various certifications and diplomas (Saudi Board in Urology;
Arab Board in Urology; Fellowship Pediatric Urology in Montreal Canada; Fellowship
Laparoscopic Pediatric Urology, French Diploma of Pediatric Urology, French Diploma
(AFSA) Pediatric Surgery, Diploma of Laparoscopic Urology, Diploma of Robotic
Surgery, French Diploma of Laparoscopy in Pediatric Surgery in France; and Mini-
fellowship in Robotic Pediatric Urology in Chicago, USA)
Dr. Al-Hazmi is a member of various societies, committees and organizations. He has
published numerous research articles, attended more than 50 conferences, and
presented in various conferences.
Dr. Talal Abdul Majeed Yusuf
Deputy of the Cultural Attaché
Saudi Cultural Office, Bonn, Berlin
Dr. Talal Abdul Majeed Yusuf is the current Deputy of the Cultural Attaché at Saudi
Cultural Office in Bonn, Berlin and he has been once a Cultural Attaché to Italy (1996-
2005).
Dr. Talal holds a Bachelor Degree in Political Science (Major) and Public
Administration and Anthropology (Minor); Masters Degree in Middle East Politics;
and a PhD in Higher Education Administration.
Dr. Talal also worked in the Saudi Arabian Cultural Office in the USA as the previous
Director of English Programs Department- Huston; previous director of Admissions
and University Relations Department- Huston; previous assistant Director of the
Academic Department (SACO in the USA); previous director of Academic Department
(SACO in the USA); and a previous director of the Social Affairs Department and
Supervisor of the Council of the Saudi Students Clubs in the USA and Canada.
Dr. Talal is an active of various committees and councils. Throughout his professional
career, he has received numerous awards.
Dr. Haytham Tayeb BDS, Msc, MOrth, RCSEd
Deputy Director for Planning and Training,
General Directorate of Health Affairs
Dr. Haytham Tayeb is the current Deputy Director for Planning and Training at
General Directorate of Health Affairs in Makkah, Ministry of Health; A Clinical
Instructor (Saudi Board of Orthodontics) - Makkah at Saudi Commission for Health
Specialties (SCFHS); An Alumni representative in Saudi Arabia at King's College
London; and also a current Consultant in Orthodontics at Al-Noor Specialist Hospital,
Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia).
Dr. Tayeb acquired his degree in dentistry at King Abdulaziz University in the year
1999. He obtained his Master in Science (MSc) in Orthodontics at King’s College
London in 2006. He then attained a Membership in Orthodontics in Royal College of
Surgeons in Edinburgh during 2006. and lastly, he finished his fellowship in Dental
Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 2013.
Since then, Dr. Tayeb has published 2 publications entitled “Mechanical Properties of
coloured Elastomeric ligatures” in 2007, and “Minimally Invasive Use of Coloured
Composite Resin in Aesthetic Restoration of Periodontal involved teeth: Case report”
in 2013.
Mr. Anas Obaid
Senior Employment Representative
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
Mr. Anas Obaid, received degree in Computer Science and Statistics from King
AbdulAziz University, and he is currently working at King Faisal Specialist Hospital
and Research – Jeddah Branch, as a Senior Employment Representative in
Department of Employment Services.
Dr. Mansour Abdullah Al Qurashi, DCH, APB, MD
Consultant Neonatologist/ Head, Division of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Dean of Faculty of Medicine,
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz for Health Sciences-Jeddah
Dr Mansour Al Qurashi, currently the Dean of Faculty of Medicine at King Saud bin
Abdulaziz for Health Sciences-Jeddah, and the Division Head of Neonatal Intensive
Care Department at King Abdulaziz Medical City-Jeddah, Ministry of National Guard
Health Affairs. Dr Al Qurashi graduated from King Abdulaziz University, College of
Medicine in August of 1991 subsequently did his Residency Training Program in
Paediatrics at King Khalid National Guard Hospital in Jeddah and King Faisal Specialist
Hospital & Research Center (KFSH & RC), Riyadh in the period between 1992-1996,
and obtained Arab/Saudi Board in Paediatrics in 1997 subsequently obtained
scholarship by NGHA to do Fellowship training in Neonatology in the period between
1999-2002 and obtained Neonatal-Prenatal Fellowship in June 2002. In August 2002,
he was appointed as Consultant Neonatologist at King Abdulaziz Medical City-
Jeddah, Residency Training Program Director in Paediatrics between 2003-2006, and
was appointed on February 2006 as Director of Medical Education and Academic
Affairs at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, subsequently appointed as Associate
Dean, Postgraduate Education and Academic Affair and, afterward, was appointed
Dean of King Saud bin Abdulaziz for Health Sciences-Jeddah on October 2016. Dr Al
Qurashi has significant contributions in many of committees and organizations both
in the field of Postgraduate Medical Education as well as Neonatal – Perinatal
profession. He has numerous publications and presentations in national and
international meetings.
Major General Nasser bin Ali Al-Aqeel
Deputy Director, Administrative Affairs
King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah
Major General Nasser bin Ali Al-Aqeel is the current Deputy Director of
Administrative Affairs in King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah.
Maj. Gen. Al-Aqeel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from King Abdulaziz
University.
Dr. Nezar Bahabri
Consultant, Infectious Disease
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, KSA
Dr. Nezar Bahabri is a consultant in Infectious Diseases at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh
Hospital, Jeddah, KSA.
Dr. Bahabri is a member of American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Canadian
Board of Internal Medicine (FRCPC), and American Board of Infectious Diseases
(ABIM-ID).
Dr. Bahabri was awarded UBC Department of Medicine K. A. Evelyn Award “Most
outstanding core resident of the year 2007-2008”.
Dr. Mohammad Al-Sultan General Supervisor for Postgraduate Studies Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
Dr. Mohammad Al-Sultan is the current General Supervisor for Postgraduate Studies
in Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. He is also the current Director for
Scholarship Office at the deanship of Postgraduate Education and Academic Affairs
in King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science, and a Consultant in
Emergency and Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Al-Sultan acquired his MBBS in 1998 at King Saud University, KSA. He then took
up Residency and Fellowship Program in Ottawa University, Canada specializing in
Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. He then later obtained his Masters Degree in
Medical Education in 2008 at Ottawa University Canada.
Dr. Al-Sultan has been awarded “Teacher of the Year” by Ottawa University in 2004,
and “Best Tutor” by King Abdulaziz Medical City in the year 2005, 2006, 2007, and
2008 respectively.
Dr. Bashar Bishara, MD
Regional Medical Director, Middle East
Kaplan Medical
Dr. Bashar Bishara received his Medical degree from Damascus University- Syria. He
serves as Regional Medical Director – Middle East at Kaplan Medical.
Having worked for Kaplan for over 12 years, he has assisted thousands of American
and foreign medical students and graduates understand the United States medical
licensure pathway and achieve the highest possible scores on their USMLE exams.
As a Kaplan Medical test-taking expert, Dr. Bishara uses personalized study
techniques and his extensive knowledge to motivate his students and help them
achieve their US medical residency goals.
Dr. Bishara’s advice: “Believing in yourself is the first secret to success”.
Dr. Alaa Bagalagel, Harmed
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy
King Abdulaziz University
Dr. Alaa Bagalagel, Harmed., CDE, is assistant professor at The Faculty of Pharmacy,
King Abdulaziz University. Dr. Bagalagel earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from
King Abdulaziz University after which time he completed Pharmacy Practice
Residency and Ambulatory Care Specialty Residency training at The University of
Arizona.
Dr. Bagalagel completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at The University of Arizona. His
area of research includes clinical safety and efficacy of biosimilar, diabetes care, and
drug reactions.
Dr. Bagalagel is Certified Diabetes Educator. He is an active member of the biosimilar
working group at The University of Arizona Health Outcomes and
PharmacoEconomic Center.
Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President, Kaplan Nursing
As Vice President of Kaplan Nursing, Dr. Sanders, oversees the vision and strategy
surrounding product development, research and consulting for the company’s full
suite of nursing products. The nursing team has expanded Kaplan’s NCLEX prep
business into benchmark testing and remediation with the addition of service and
consulting.
She has focused on student, faculty, staff and program development through an
emphasis on outcomes. She is experienced in delivering presentations to regional
and national audiences. She has gained additional leadership expertise as president
of the state nurses association, through professional memberships, and through
board certification as an Advanced Nurse Executive (NEA-BC). She previously served
on the American Nurses Association Credentialing Center’s (AACN) Commission on
Accreditation to develop criteria and evaluate continuing education programs for
nurses.
Prior to joining Kaplan in 2010, Susan was Associate Vice President of Clinical
Operations at Quorum Health Resources, Director of Nursing Education at Motlow
College and Chief Nursing Officer at two Tennessee facilities.
Dr. Moustafa Aljawadi
Manager
Sanofi Arabia Trading COmpany
Mr. Waleed F. Al Ghazzawi Director, Sales and Distribution SITCO Pharma, Jeddah, KSA Mr. Waleed Al Ghazzawi the current Director for Sales and Distributor at SITCO Pharma, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; as well as an adjunct lecturer of pharmacy under the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA. Mr. Al Ghazzawi holds degree in Pharmaceutical Science, a diploma in Practical Marketing, and a Masters degree in Business Administration. He is a member of Harvard Business Review (HBR), Drug Information Association (DIA), Saudi Management Association (SMA), American Marketing Association (AMA), and American Society for Health Care Pharmacist (ASHP), American Management Association (AMA), and Saudi Pharmaceutical Society (SPS). He is active in community activity and research. Mr. Al Ghazzawi was awarded “SITCO PHARMA Award” as "Man of The Year 2005"; and “Saudi Pharmaceutical Society Award” for the active support as assistant chairman in Pharmacy Development Committee from 1995-1999 and writing “Pharmacy Law”.
Prof. Omid Farokhzad
Omid Farokhzad is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and a physician-scientist in the Department of Anaesthesiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). Dr. Farokhzad directs the Laboratory of Nanomedicine and Biomaterials at BWH. He is a faculty member of the Brigham Research Institute Cancer Research Center. He is additionally a member of the Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Programs in Prostate Cancer and Cancer Cell Biology. Dr. Farokhzad’s research is focused on the development of therapeutic nanoparticle technologies; most notably, he pioneered the high throughput combinatorial development and screening of multifunctional nanoparticles for medical applications. Dr. Farokhzad has authored approximately 135 papers (~26,000 citations; H-Index 66) and holds more than 145 issued/pending US and International patents. The technologies that Dr. Farokhzad has developed with collaborators at HMS and MIT formed the basis for the launch of four biotechnology companies: BIND Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BIND), Selecta Biosciences, Tarveda Therapeutics (formerly Blend Therapeutics), and Koan Biotherapeutics, which are translating the aforementioned academic innovations toward commercialization and societal impact. Dr. Farokhzad has served in various capacities on the Board of Directors and the Scientific Advisory Board of these companies. He was a recipient of the 2013 RUSNANOPRIZE, one of the largest international nanotechnology prizes, for the development and industrialization of nanoparticle technologies for medical applications. In 2014, he received the Golden Door Award from the International Institute of New England for his societal and economic impact as a naturalized USA citizen. In 2015, he was named as one of The Worldview 100 by Scientific American, which recognized visionaries who shape biotechnology around the world. In 2016, he was among the recipients of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his scientific, societal and economic contributions to America as an immigrant. Dr. Farokhzad was elected to the College of the Fellows of the American Institute of Medical and biological Engineering. He was selected by Thomson Reuters among the Highly Cited Researchers in 2014 and 2015. The Boston Globe selected him among the top innovators in Massachusetts and the Boston Business Journal selected him among the Health Care Champions for his innovations. In 2012, he was among the regional Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awardees. Dr. Farokhzad completed his post-graduate clinical and post-doctoral research trainings, respectively, at the BWH/HMS and MIT in the laboratory of Institute Professor Robert Langer. He received his M.D. and M.A. from Boston University School of Medicine and his M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Dr. Ishaq Alhajiri
Chairman, Jazeera Pharmaceutical industries
Chairman, National Committee of Pharmaceutical Industries
Dr. Ishaq Alhajiri is the current Chairman of Jazeera Pharmaceutical industries, Hikma Group,
and the current Chairman of National Committee of Pharmaceutical Industries, Council of
Saudi Chambers
Dr. Alhajiri is a member in various agencies. He is a Board Member in Saudi Food and Drug
Authority; A Member of advisory Committee in College of Pharmacy at King Saud University
and Prince Sattam University; A Saudi-Egyptian, Saudi-Turkish, and Saudi-Tunisian business
council member in Council of Saudi Chambers
Mr. Abdullrahman S. Al-Sultan
Awareness & Media Executive Director
Saudi Food & Drug Authority
Mr. Abdullrahman S. Al-Sultan hold a Master of Mass Communication (Journalism); Bachelor
of Science in Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and
a Diploma in Business Administration, Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Mr. Al-Sultan is currently working as an Executive Director of Awareness & Media at Saudi
Food & Drug Authority. Prior to his appointment as the executive director, he was employed
at Dallah Health Care Company as a registration Manager; Jazeera Pharmaceutical Industries
Company as a Governmental and Public Relation Manager; and at the Saudi Food & drug
Authority as a Consumer Awareness Director.
Mr. Al Sultan is winner of the “Server” Young Pharmacist Award. Presently he is Columnist at
Alriyadh Newspaper; An active member in Saudi Pharmaceutical Society, International
Pharmaceutical Federation, and Young Pharmacist Group, Switzerland, Member of American
Institute of the History of Pharmacy. He has attended and contributed in many conferences
and Symposia in health Communication and related issues
Dr. Shadia Abdullah Hassan Yousuf
Vice Dean for Development – Faculty of Nursing
King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
Dr. Shadia Yousuf is the current Vice Dean for Development in the Faculty of Nursing at King
Abdulaziz University, Jeddah; Current Chair for Chair for Self-Study Report Steering Committee
for Faculty of Nursing to obtain the National Accreditation - NCAAA; and the acting Head of
Maternity and Child Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing.
Dr. Yousuf is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah.
She then acquired her Master of Science in Nursing specializing in Primary Health Care Nursing at
King Saud University in Riyadh. After acquiring her Master’s Degree, she continued studying in
South Bank University in London and obtained her PhD in Primary Health Care Nursing.
Prior to her appointment in her current position, she was appointed as Head of Nursing
Department in Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences at King Abdulaziz University (2004); Vice-Dean
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences at King Abdulaziz University (2006); Supervisor of Maternal &
Child Department in Faculty of Nursing (2012); Chair for Self-Study Report Steering Committee
for Faculty of Nursing to obtain the International Accreditation - ACEN (2012); Head of Maternity
and Child Nursing Department – Faculty of Nursing ; and Supervisor for accreditation national
and international – Faculty of Nursing (2012).
Dr. Yousuf has been awarded First recipient of Her Majesty Princess Al Jowhara Award in 2000,
and awarded as Distinguished Academic Faculty of the year at King Abdulaziz University in 2010.
She has been involved in various committees and institutions (External examiner for Sultan
Qaboos University & Faisal University; Member in Saudi Council for Health Specialties; Member
in the college curriculum development; Member in Saudi Nursing Society establishment
committee). She has teaching experiences in both undergraduate and postgraduate education
(Research, Community Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, and Nursing Education).
Dr. Raja Jadelhack, RN, BSN, MSN, PhD
General Director of Nursing
Ministry of Health, Riyadh
Dr. Raja Jadelhack is the current General Director of Nursing at Ministry of Health in Riyadh.
Prior to her appointment as the General Director of Nursing, she was the assistant of the
General Director of Nursing at Ministry of Health in Riyadh in 2014, previous Director of
Nursing Administration in Jeddah Region, and the previous Director of Nursing Services and
Education Department in Maternity and Children’s Hospital (2003).
Dr. Jadelhack acquired her Bachelor Degree in Nursing at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah
in the year 1986, obtained her Masters degree in Nursing Education in 2002, and finally
obtained her PhD in Nursing Philosophy in Villanova University, Pennsylvania USA in the year
2014.
Dr. Jadelhack has received numerous awards and honours. Some of her recent awards were
the Naseeba Bint Kaab Award from the GCC in 2009, and Award of the best Regional Nursing
Administration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2007. She had also made various
accomplishments throughout her career some of which were the establishment of the
Nursing Express Backup Unit in Ministry of Health, Development of strategic plan, job
descriptions, policies and procedures for the General Directorate of Nursing in Ministry of
Health (2015), and the establishment of the First Nursing Club in Jeddah Region.
Dr. Tagwa Y. Omer
Dr. Tagwa Omer is the current Dean of College of Nursing in King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz
University for Health Sciences, National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA), Saudi Arabia; and also
she is the current Chairperson of the Saudi Nursing Board at the Saudi Commission for
Health Specialties with Professional Registration as consultant.
She finished her degree in BSN in 1988, Masters Degree in Nursing Science in 1997, and PhD
in Nursing Administration in 2005.
Her past appointments were being an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in King Saud Bin
Abdul Aziz University For Health Sciences, College of Nursing in Jeddah; and as an Associate
Dean in Administrative Affairs King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz University For Health Sciences,
College of Nursing in Jeddah. She is an active member of various committees and
associations, and she has a handful of researches published under her name
Dr. Aziza A. Rajab, BSN , RN, MSN, PhD
Faculty of Nursing,
King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
Dr. Aziza A. Rajab is an Assistant Professor and a member in the Nursing Administration in
the Faculty of Nursing at King Abdulaziz University. She was previously appointed Vice
Rector for Female Section and Vice Dean of College of Dentistry at Qassim Private College in
AlQassim City; A former Vice Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Applied Medical
Sciences at Northern Boarder University at Afar City; Former Vice Dean of Faculty of Applied
Medical Sciences at University of Hail in Hail; A former Head of Nursing Department in the
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah. She has since been
a member of Sigma Theta Tau Society.
Students’ Forums
Day 1
Monday 17/10/2016
Time Topic Speaker
Theme: Professionalism
Moderator: Bahaa Simbawa (Jeddah University) / Firas Musailhi (Taibah University)
1:00pm – 1:20pm Definition of Professionalism Abdullah Al Judaibi (Ibn Sinaa)
1:20pm – 1:40pm Ethical and Legal Issues Saeed Al Zabidi (Batterjee Medical College)
1:40pm – 2:00pm Patients and Staff Rights Lojain Badawood (KAU)
2:00pm – 2:20pm Islam and Professionalism Musab Abbas (KAU)
2:20pm – 2:40pm How to Promote Professionalism Alaa Borahmeen (Umm Al Qura University)
2:40pm – 4:00pm Forum Discussion
Day 2
Tuesday 18/10/2016
Time Topic Speaker
Theme: Interprofessional Collaboration
Discussant: Abdullah Madani (Faculty of Medicine in Rabigh, KAU) / Saad Al Obaisi (Taif University)
1:00pm -1:15pm Why IPE? What is patient-centered
Care? What are the outcome? (Play) The Team
1:15pm – 1:30pm The concept of Interprofessional
Education & Collaboration Rawan Alqahtani (Faculty of Dentistry)
1:30pm – 1:45pm IPE for Improved Health Outcomes
– The Evidence Banan Bawazeer (Ibn Sinaa Medical College)
1:45pm – 2:00pm Barriers for IP Education &
Collaborative Practice
Mohammed Andijani (king Saud University for
Health Sciences)
2:00pm - 2:15pm Tea Break
2:15pm -2:30pm IP possibilities in Health Care
Professions – Nutrition Razan Albar (Faculty of Applied Medical
2:30pm -2:45pm Shared Experience of IPE in KAU –
Pharmacy/Nursing
Ibtisam Alnahdi (Faculty of Pharmacy, KAU)
Deyala Yamani (Faculty of Nursing, KAU)
Reem Filimban (Faculty of Pharmacy, KAU)
2:45pm -3:00pm Shared Experience in Research Mohammed Alshareef (Umm Al Qura)
3:00pm -4:00pm Discussion
Day 3
Wednesday 19/10/2016
Time Topic Speaker
Theme: Community service in Health Professions
Discussant: Felwah Al dhaher (Medicine, KAU) / Rawan Hibshi (Nursing, KAU)
1:00pm – 1:20pm
Role of Pharmacy profession in community
services (Drug awareness & consultation
campaign)
Lama Johargi
(Pharmacy, KAU)
1:20pm – 1:40pm Role of Medical Profession in Community
Services
Felwah al dhaher
(Medicine, KAU)
1:40pm – 2:00pm Role of Dentistry Profession in Community
Services
Abdulrahman Maghrabi
(Dentistry, KAU)
2:00pm – 2:20pm Role of Nursing Profession in Community
Services Haya Bukhari (Nursing, KAU)
2:20pm – 2:40pm Shared Experience of Volunteering Health
Care Professionals in Community Hebah Alwafi (Medicine, KAU)
2:40pm – 04:00pm Forum Discussion
Closing Remarks & Recommendations
Scientific Program Moderators
Prof. Khaled M. AlKattan Prof. Khaled Manae Al-Kattan, Dean College of Medicine, Alfaisal University and
Consultant Thoracic Surgery and lung transplant at King Faisal Specialist Hospital &
Research Centre. He was a graduate from King Saud University 1983, got his FRCS from
Edinburgh with a gold medal in 1988. Appointed as an assistance professor at KSU in
1989, Associate professor in 1995 and then a full professor in 2000. He served as the
director of continuous medical education at the college. He was a co-founder of both
the Saudi thoracic society and Pan Arab Chest Society. He is the Middle East regent for
the European Society of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of many international
societies and sits as a senior editor for the Annals of Thoracic Medicine journal. He is in
the editorial board and reviewer of most of the international thoracic surgery journals.
Have extensive research and publication in his field, presented many abstracts in
international symposiums. Was invited as an international speaker in many medical
events. He is the Chairman of the National Lung Cancer Study Group and the national
lung transplant program. Have extensive work in medical education and a board
member of its Saudi society. Have contributed to public health education and
establishment of several charity medical associations.
Dr. Khalid I. Al-Qumaizi MD, ABFM, SBFM Assistant Professor & Consultant of Family Medicine
Dr. Khalid I. Al-Qumaizi is the Dean of College of Medicine & General Supervisor of Medical
Services, Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University since September 2012. He has
obtained his Saudi & Arab Board of Family Medicine in 2001; during his residency, training
program was selected as the Best Resident in Family & Community Medicine for three
consecutive years 1997, 1998 & 1999. He was appointed as the Resident Co-coordinator for
the Saudi Board Training Program Residents from 1997 up to 2000, CME Co-coordinator in
the NCOHC from February 2002 up to March 2004, Member of Training Committee in F & C
Medicine Department, RKH since September 2002 to Feb. 2009.
Dr. Al-Qumaizi worked as a Doctor in-Charge at Al Wazarat Health Centre, Family and
Community Medicine Department (the main training centers in Family & Community
Medicine and biggest centers in Riyadh Military Hospital with more than 250 multi-
nationality staff) from August 2004 till February 2009. He was a representative of the
Ministry of Education (MOE) at the administrative board of National Unified Procurement
Company for Medical Supplies (NUPCO) from Jan 2013 to Dec. 2015. He was also the
Representative of the college in different consultative committees, the university counselling
committee, the training and scholarship committee. He worked as the vice dean for quality
and development, as the vice dean for the administrative affairs, the college of medicine at
Al Imam university from December 2009 up to April 2012. He is an assistant professor at the
college of medicine, Al-Imam University from 2/2009.
Currently, Dr. Al-Qumaizi is the Chairman of the College Board, Member of the University
Board, Member of the Saudi Medical Deans’ Committee, and Member of the GCC Medical
Deans’ Committee since September 2012.He is a part time consultant and advisor for many
governmental, non-governmental organizations, and private companies.
Dr. Al-Qumaizi speaks in many conferences related to family medicine and published on
topics related to obesity, medical education and Research Ethics.
Dr. Anmar M. Nassir M.D FRCS(C) Dean, Faculty of Medicine Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah Dr. Anmar M. Nassir is the current Dean of Faculty of Medicine in Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prior of becoming the Dean of Faculty of Medicine, he started his teaching career as a teaching assistant in Surgery Department in Umm Al-Qura Medical School in 1996. He then became an Assistant Professor of Urology, Surgery Department also at Umm Al-Qura Medical School in 2004. He was then appointed the Chairman of Surgery Department at Umm Al-Qura Unit, Medical School in 2005 and became a Vice Dean Umm Al-Qura Univ, Medical School in 2010. Dr. Anmar was also affiliated with various hospitals. He is currently affiliated King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah as a Consultant in Urology Department since 2011. Prior to this, he was also affiliated with the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Jeddah (2005-2011) and National Guard Hospital in King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah (2004-2005). Dr. Anmar acquired his MBBS degree in 1993 and FRCS(C) degree in 2003. He has participated in over 30 meetings and courses, and published more than 10 publications.
Dr. Ali Hendi Al-Ghamdi Dean, Faculty of Medicine Albaha University Dr. Ali Hendi AL-Ghamdi is the current Dean of Faculty of Medicine in Albaha University. He is also an assistant professor, consultant ophthalmologist, and chief of surgery department in Albaha University. Through-out his entire career, Dr. Al-Ghamdi has attained various degrees and specialization including: King Saud University Board of Ophthalmology (KSUB), Saudi Board of Ophthalmology (SB), Anterior Segment Fellowship from King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH-AS-FS), International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Fellowship of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS), and Total Quality Management Diploma for Healthcare Providers (TQM). Dr. Al-Ghamdi is well-trained in most of ophthalmology procedures which are: Phacoemulsification with PC IOL; Difficult Phacoemulsification with capsular tension ring and sutured capsular tension ring with PC IOL; ECCE with PC IOL; Lens Aspiration with PC IOL; Anterior vitrectomy; Secondary IOL, S implantation (AC-IOL, PC-IOL and Scleral fixated PC IOL); Keratoplasty (EPI- Keratoplasty, PKP, LKP, and DESK); Refractive Surgeries (LASIK, LASEK, PRK, PTK and wave front guided custom ablation); Stem Cell Transplantation; Pterygium Excision with or without AMT OR Conjuctival autograft; Phakic IOL, s (ARTISAN and ICL); Insertion of Intracorneal Rings; Laser Procedures (PRP, Focal, Grid, YAG Capsulotomy, YAG PI and Argon laser Suturlysis); Good Experience in performing lid surgery, DCR, squint surgery and glaucoma surgeries including pediatric cataract and glaucoma surgeries; and Cross-linking Surgery Dr. Al-Ghamdi has attended and been a guest speaker in numerous conference, lectures, and workshops. He has also published various research articles, and chaired different committees.
Dr. Yousif Abdu Asiri Vice Rector for Quality and Development, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Yousif Abdu Asiri is a professor of clinical pharmacy at College of pharmacy, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Prof. Asiri also a Vice-Rector for Planning and Development at KSU. Yousif was born and grew up in Makkah (mecca) where he got his high school diploma and he moved after to Riyadh to study pharmacy. He graduated from College of Pharmacy at Riyadh and worked for two years as Teaching Assistant. It was at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy and The University of North Carolina Hospitals where he earned his Master in Hospital Pharmacy and completed a Residency in Hospital Pharmacy. Then he moved to University of Florida at Gainesville where he got course of study in pharmacy health care Administration. His journey of education was ended at the University of the Pacific, School of Pharmacy at Stockton, California where he earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacy. Dr. Yousif is a pharmacist by choice, commitment and concern. Currently, he is involving in teaching at College of Pharmacy and participating in poisoning management at the University Hospitals. Dr. Yousif Asiri was the former Dean for the College of Pharmacy for 8 years. Prior of his appointment as a Dean, he also became a Vice-Dean for administrative affairs for three years and Vice-Dean for academic affairs for 4 years. Dr. Asiri is was a consultant to Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for 6 years and now he is a member of the board of directors of SFDA . He is also a member of several committees in the College of Pharmacy, the University, and outside of the University. Dr. Yousif Asiri is involved in several health related governmental organizations. He is a referee for several pharmaceutical and medical journals nationally and internationally. Yousif also serving in several non-profit organizations. He is a frequent speaker at pharmacy meetings and is considered a pharmacy futurist. You may not agree with him, but he will make you think. Be prepared to be challenged, stimulated and quickened.
Dr. Elham Al Nagshabandi, BSN MSN DSN Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah Dr. Elham Al Nagshabandi is currently working as an Associate Professor in Medical Surgical Adult Health Nursing in Faculty of Nursing at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah. Aside from her Nursing Degree, she holds a Masters Degree in Medical Surgical Nursing with Functional Area in Critical Care Nursing and Education which she took up in Loma Linda University, Loma Linda California USA, and also she holds a Doctorate of Nursing science in adult health nursing with functional area in Nursing consultation that she took in University of Alabama at Birmingham. She started her career as nursing intern in 14 beds Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit in King Fahd General Hospital in Jeddah. She was then employed as a Military Staff Nurse in a combined Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Al Hada Military Hospital Taif. Later, she was employed Staff Nurse and Acting Charge Nurse at National Guard hospital, Jeddah. She started to be more involved in teaching after working as a nurse. She was a Graduate student under training at Loma Linda medical center, cardiac intensive care; Lecturer in Medical Surgical and critical care nursing; Assistant professor in Medical Surgical and critical care Nursing; Head of the Medical Surgical and critical care Nursing; and Coordinator of the graduate Nursing program for Master level. In 2007, she was awarded by the Ministry of Health for Best Nurse. She represented Saudi Arabia in WHO for 5 years. She has special certificates on Education and Mentoring, and Leadership and Management. She have attended and presented at various conferences, seminars, lectures, and workshops in both National and International venues.
Workshops
Day 1
Monday 17/10/2016
Male Section
Topic: How to Prepare Your CV
Instructor: Dr. Baseem Bayrouti
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: M1 Topic: Interviewing Skills
Instructor: Dr. Emad Khan
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: M2
Topic: Leadership Skills
Instructor: Prof. Ibrahim Bedawi
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: M3
Female Section
Topic: Emotional Intelligence
Instructor: Dr. Lujain Al Shareef
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: F1 Topic: Presentation Skills
Instructor: Dr. Hind Abdulmajed / Dr. Eman Aldogs
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: F2
Topic: A Scientific Paper Writing: Theoretical and Practical
Instructor: Dr. Mohammad AlMekhlaifi
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: F3
Topic: How to be successful in Nursing
Instructor: Dr. Suzan Sanders
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: F4 (CSSC, 4th floor hospital building)
Day 2
Tuesday 18/10/2016
Male Section
Topic: Emotional Intelligence
Instructor: Dr. Lujain Al Shareef
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: M1 Topic: Presentation Skills
Instructor: Dr. Hind Abdulmajed / Dr. Eman Aldogs
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: M2
Topic: A Scientific Paper Writing: Theoretical and Practical
Instructor: Dr. Mohammad AlMekhlaifi
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: M3
Female Section
Topic: Evidence Based Clinical Practice
Instructor: Dr. Abdel Moniem M. M. Mukhtar
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue:F1 Topic: Medical Training in Canada
Instructor: Dr. Mohammad Al Khazem AlGhamdi
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: F2
Topic: Web Based Health Education
Instructor: Dr. Talal Al Khateeb
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: F3
Topic: Patient’s Safety
Instructor: Dr. Abeer Arab
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: F4 (CSSC, 4th floor hospital building)
Topic: How to be successful in Nursing
Instructor: Dr. Suzan Sanders
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: F5 (CSSC, 4th floor hospital building)
Day 3
Wednesday 19/10/2016
Male Section
Topic: Evidence Based Clinical Practice
Instructor: Dr. Abdel Moniem M. M. Mukhtar
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue:M1 Topic: Medical Training in Canada
Instructor: Dr. Mohammad Al Khazem AlGhamdi
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: M2
Topic: Web Based Health Education
Instructor: Dr. Talal Al Khateeb
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: M3
Topic: Patient’s Safety
Instructor: Dr. Abeer Arab
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: M4 (CSSC, 4th floor hospital building)
Female Section
Topic: How to Prepare Your CV
Instructor: Dr. Baseem Bayrouti
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: F1 Topic: Interviewing Skills
Instructor: Dr. Emad Khan
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: F2
Topic: Leadership Skills
Instructor: Prof. Ibrahim Bedawi
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: F3
Workshop Instructors
Dr. Bassim Tahseen Albeirouti MD,MSC, CIP, FRCPC, FACP Department of Hematology King Abdulaziz University Dr. Bassim Albeirouti is currently working as Assistant Professor and Consultant of Adult Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation in Department of Hematology in Faculty of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Bassim is a graduate of King Abdulaziz University. He holds a Masters degree in Cellular Immune Therapy of Cancer. He is a current member of Canadian and American Boards of Internal Medicine and Hematology. He is also a Clinician Investigator Program Certificate of RCPSC, the Founder and ex-board member of SSH (Saudi Society of Hematology) and SOS (Saudi Oncology Society), Vice President of SSIM (Internal Medicine) & SS-BMT (Blood and Marrow Transplantation), and Board member of SSTM (Transfusion Medicine)
Dr. Emad Khan
Faculty of Dentistry
Dr. Emad Khan graduated from King Abdulaziz University – Faculty of Dentistry, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He earned his Master’s degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and PhD degree in Oral Biology, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. Dr. Khan is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He is an active member in several professional organizations such as the Saudi Dental Society, the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, International Association of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Radiology, and the American Dental Education Association. Dr. Khan is interested in medical education and career coaching, and has conducted several educational activities. Currently, Dr. Emad Khan is an assistant professor and consultant in oral and maxillofacial radiology at King Abdulaziz University – Faculty of Dentistry. He is also a trained personal coach.
Prof. Ibrahim Albidewi Professor, Information Systems Department, Faculty of Computers and Information Technology King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah Prof. Ibrahim Albidewi is a professor in Information Systems Department at Faculty of Computers and Information Technology in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah. He is also the current Vice chairman for Dean’s Committee Office; the current Chairman for KAU Strategy Planning Department; and a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Center for strategic studies ration. Prof. Albidewi holds a Ph.D in computer engineering. He has taught students from various degrees, from Bachelors degree to PhD. Prof. Albidewi is very active in attending and participating in more than 80 various conferences, lectures, and workshops. He has participated in more than 10 Webinars with his current topic is "Strategic Planning on a Shoestring: New Best Practices from Kiva", Association for Strategic Planning (ASP). Prof. Albidewi kept on expanding his knowledge through attending various trainings. And it’s worth mentioning that Prof. Albidewi numerous research publications published throughout his career.
Dr. Loujain Sharif
Dr. Loujain Sharif is a Dar Al-Hekma University first-degree honours 2007 graduate, with a Bachelor in Nursing (BSN). She completed her internship in 2008 at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) in Jeddah. Following her internship she was hired in 2009 as a Psychiatric Nursing demonstrator at King Abdulaziz University (KAU). In 2010 she completed her master’s degree (MSc.) in Mental Health studies from the Institute of Psychiatry and Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London. She also completed her PhD in Nursing Research in 2015 from the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery (FNFNM), King’s College London. Her areas of research interest include: Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD) and mental disorder-related stigma.
Dr. Hind Abdulrazak Yassin Abdulmajed Faculty of Medicine King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA Dr. Hind Abdulmajed is the current Supervisor of the Medical Microbiology and Parasitology Department- female section; and also an Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the Faculty of Medicine in King Abdulaziz University. Dr. Abdulmajed holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Microbiology, Masters Degree in Immunology and Immunogenetics, and a PhD in Molecular Tumor Immunology. Dr. Abdulmajed was Accredited Professional International Trainer in Multiple Intelligence, Road to Guinness, Dealing with Difficult People by the American Institute for learning and Human Development, Dubai, UAE; Accredited administrator of Myers Brigs Type Indicator (MBTI) Instrument by CPP Asia Pacific, Singapore; and an Associate Trainer of 6 Hats of Thinking by de Bono Middle East& North Africa, Jeddah, KSA. She has been awarded with numerous awards, honors, and fellowship. She have attended and participated in various conferences, lectures, seminars, and workshops.
Dr. Mohammed A Almekhlafi MSc, FRCPC, ABPN diplomat Assistant Professor Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Dr. Mohammed Almekhlafi is an assistant professor and consultant of stroke neurology and interventional neuroradiology in King Abdulaziz University hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He is a Fellow of the Royal college of physicians and surgeons of Canada and the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. He holds a master degree in clinical epidemiology. Dr. Almekhlafi currently serves as the head of the Students’ Research and Innovation Unit in King Abdulaziz University and as a board member in the Middle East and North Africa Stroke Initiative led by the Government of Dubai. Dr. Almekhlafi research interests are in the fields of endovascular stroke therapy, and acute stroke workflow. He has co-authored over 50 peer-review publications in journals like Circulation, Annals of Neurology, Neurology, and Stroke. These articles were cited over 600 times. Dr. Almekhlafi is the recipient of the 2013 Canada’s Governor Academic Gold medal for academic excellence. He serves as a peer reviewer, for journals as the American Journal of Neuroradiology, Stroke, and Annals of Saudi Medicine and is an editorial board member in the Neuroscience journal (Riyadh).
Prof. Abdel Moniem Mukhtar Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine King Abdulaziz University Dr. Abdel Moniem Mukhtar is Associate Professor at the Department of Family and Community Medicine/ Faculty of Medicine at King AbdulAziz University. He was the head of research office at the Public Health Institute/ Federal Ministry of Health in Sudan and the head of Evaluation Department at the Central Research Institute of Ambulatory Health Care System in Germany. His main areas of research interest are unwarranted variations in healthcare, evidence-based medicine and chronic disease epidemiology. Most recently, he published a paper titled “Factors associated with antenatal and delivery care in Sudan: analysis of the 2010 Sudan household survey” in the BMC Health Service Research Journal. Currently, he is participating in a large cross-sectional study on vitamin D deficiency and a systematic review of cross-sectional studies estimating the prevalence of obesity in Saudi Arabia. He serves as the Chair of the Students Research Assessment Unit at the Faculty of Medicine/ King AbdulAziz University and as the Supervisor of the Clinical Trials Unit at King AbdulAziz University Hospital.
Dr. Talal Al Khateeb Currently an assistant professor and chairman of Otolaryngology-head neck surgery at King Abdulaziz University. Dr. Al-khatib is fellow of the royal college of surgeons of Canada since 2010. He also is Sub specialized in pediatric otolaryngology from Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Al-Khatib holds two master degrees one in science from McGill university in Canada. The second master degree is in health professional education from Sydney University in Australia. Dr. Al-Khatib has more than 28 publications in peer reviewed journals and more than 40 presentations both national and internationally.
Dr. Abeer A Arab (MBBS, FRCPC) Consultant, Pediatric Anesthesiologist Assistant Professor at the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Arab is a Simulation Instructor & training specialist at King Abdulaziz University Clinical Skills & Simulation Center and currently is the deputy director of the center. She has co-developed many Train-of-The-Trainer & Crisis Management Simulation-based workshops presented in Saudi Arabia and internationally including UAE, Oman, Turkey, Canada and USA. She has been a content reviewer of the International Meeting of Simulation in Healthcare and a member of the Society of Simulation in Healthcare. She is a clinical educator at the under/postgraduate, and faculty development levels and she is currently the chair of the simulation committee at the Saudi Board of Anesthesiology. She is also the chair and co-developer of the mandatory “ Patient Safety Module” of undergraduate medical students at KAU; that module produced over 100 students’ patient safety advocacy projects in less than 4 years. Dr. Arab is also a member of the steering committee of the International Clinician Educators network of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Dr. Arab’s current research focuses on Simulation-Based Training and program integration under the umbrella of patient safety in the region.
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