Conference Speakers 2020

Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Mahrezi is the President of Oman Family Medicine Society since May, 2018. He is a senior consultant in Family Medicine and the head of Family Medicine and Public Health Department at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sultan Qaboos university. He completed his residency training at McGill University in Canada and completed fellowships in Palliative Medicine, Pain Management, and Academic Family Medicine at University of Toronto. He had also served as the chairman of Family Medicine Education Committee in Oman Medical Specialty Board during the period from 2007 until 2017. He has interest in chronic diseases, pain management, and medical education. He is an Associate Editor of Oman Medical Journal and Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. He has several publications in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Dr Abdulhameed is a registered specialist in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology working in the Ministry of Health Kuwait. He is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the discipline of Oral Medicine and a fellow of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia. He is also a lecturer in the College of Health Sciences of the Public Authority for Applied Teaching and Education. Dr Abdulhameed obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Leeds (UK) in 2013, followed by specialty training in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology in Western Australia from 2015-2018. Dr Abdulhameed was awarded the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology) from the University of Western Australia in 2018. He is a recipient of the Colgate Travel Award of the 57th International Association for Dental Research meeting (Australia and New Zealand Division) and participator in the Emerging Young Lecturer Award in the 37th Australian Dental Congress held in Melbourne 2017 following nomination by the Australian Dental Association and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr Abdulhameed authored several chapters and articles in peer reviewed journals in the field of Oral Medicine and presented posters and lectures at national and international conferences. Dr Abdulhameed was invited to participate in the World Workshop of Oral Medicine (WWOM VII) in association with the European Association of Oral Medicine in Gothenburg, Sweden – September 2018. He was appointed the Scientific Committee Coordinator of the Kuwait Dental Association in 2019.

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Dr. Abdulla is a UAE national who works as a Consultant Geriatrician in Zayed Military Hospital. He is also the Director of the Arab Board Internal Medicine Residency Program of the facility. His goal is to introduce the correct concept of Geriatric Medicine specialty to the different health care workers and stakeholders. He wants to improve the care of elderly population in UAE in order to keep them functioning in their community. He is also aiming to establish different services in the hospitals and community aiming to provide comprehensive care for UAE elderly. He was member in the committee responsible for putting national guidelines for the home care in July 2014

Founder and CEO of Nabed, with more than 17 years of experience in startups and entrepreneurship. Adnan spent 13 of his formative years in Seattle, Washington, where he completed both high-school and university education with a BA in International Business from Western Washington University. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, he held several executive positions in Silicon Valley within telecom and technology companies, operating in the USA and Europe. Adnan is inspired and guided by innovation, given his strong belief in the importance of making a difference and leaving finger prints, especially when it comes to elevating the standards for future generations and contributing for the betterment of the community. Adnan is Palestinian American, born in Gaza Strip year 1972, and is currently living between Beirut and Dubai.

Dr. Beshiri is Senior Medical Director of Medical and Scientific Affairs for Abbott Diagnostics. Prior to his work at Abbott, Dr. Beshiri’s medical background encompassed internal medicine and laboratory medicine. His clinical experience includes the Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas, the 452nd Combat Support Hospital in Wisconsin and Aurora/Advocate Clinical Laboratories in Wisconsin and Illinois as well as the Ministry of Health in Macedonia. Dr. Beshiri completed his studies and training at the University of Wisconsin, UNIBE School of Medicine and the Academy of Health Sciences (U.S. Army). Previously, Dr. Beshiri served as the American Association of Clinical Chemistry Industry Division Secretary. He is a member of several organizations, including the International Council for Standardization in Hematology, International Society for Laboratory Hematology, European Hematology Association, American Society of Hematology, and American Society of Clinical Oncology. He has also served on guideline subcommittees for the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute.

I have been working in the specialty of Gastroenterology and Hepatology since February 2004. I was a consultant in Gastroenterology and lead Hepatologist in a large teaching hospital in Manchester during which I had subspecialty clinics and cancer MDTs. I also developed services and was a lead in training and teaching of juniors and of medical students. Hepatology experience This is my sub-specialty. I have a CCT in Hepatology in addition to my CCT in gastroenterology. In addition to the clinical experience I have several publications in the area. I was the lead Hepatologist in Salford Royal hospital, which is a large University Hospital in Manchester. I had dedicated subspecialty clinics such as viral hepatitis, NAFLD, Transplant and general Hepatology clinics. FIBROSCAN: I have lot of experience in use this novel method in assessing liver fibrosis and managing different liver conditions. I work very closely with the weight management services and the bariatric surgery centre in the trust in the obesity associated liver conditions. I also work closely with other specialties like Dermatology and Rheumatology and Haematology. I was also the main Hepatologist in the regional cancer MDT where we discuss management of patients with HCC and other HPB malignancies. Endoscopy Experience Colonoscopy: I am an experienced endoscopist with high skills in colonoscopy. My completion rate regularly exceeds 96%. I was a colonoscopy trainer in UK. I perform polypectomies , EMR, and frequently use chromoendoscopy and NBI for colorectal cancer screening. OGD: I perform diagnostic and therapeutic OGD. I am competent in performing UGI procedures such as dilatations and PEG placement and deal with GI bleeding. Capsule Endoscopy: I was trained and performed this procedure routinely. ERCP: Although I was trained in ERCP, however I do not perform this procedure now since I have not practiced it routinely during my consultant years. IBD, IBS and other luminal conditions In addition to my subspecialty I do general gastroenterology both as inpatient and outpatient settings. I regularly manage patients with IBD, both the chronic and the acute flare-ups. I am experienced in using up-to-date treatments including biologics. I have published in this field. I am also experienced in managing a wide variety of GI conditions such as IBS, constipation and diarrhoea, chronic abdominal pain, chronic pancreatitis, coeliac disease, and others. Nutrition I worked in a hospital where we had a famous intestinal failure unit. I managed patients with malnutrition and managed TPN complications

Dr Ahmed Hassoun is the chairman of research and medical education at Dubai Diabetes Centre and has 8 years of medical experience from one of the prestigious medical institutions, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He has extensive clinical expertise in the management of metabolic bone disease/ osteoporosis, management of diabetes, thyroid diseases, adrenal disorders, obesity due to endocrine disorders, primary and secondary hypertension. Dr Ahmed is an expert in the treatment of diabetes and its complications like diabetic foot, diabetic Ulcer…

Clinical Specialty Interests and Strengths Management of diabetes and its complications. Management of diabetes in preconception and during pregnancy. Management of Diabetes gastroparesis, diabetes renal disease, diabetic neuropathy, diabetes foot complications. Diagnosis and management of monogenic diabetes. Lipid disorders management. Management of endocrine diseases like thyroid diseases, pituitary diseases, adrenal diseases, disorders of calcium metabolism, disorders of growth and development. Management of osteoporosis Insulin pump clinic Management of acute diabetes complications and other inpatient diabetes problems

Since 2012 he has worked at Dubai Hospital which is a university hospital responsible of the training of the students from Dubai Medical College and the Arab Board training program. Endocrine and medical departments are composed of highly qualified Consultants and specialists in endocrine and other medical subspecialties. He has worked in the different Internal Medicine branches for more the 9 years and is confident in dealing with all the acute and cold medical cases at inpatients and out patients levels according to the recent updates and guidelines. During his general medicine registrar posts, he used to cover all the subspecialty clinics (including Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Rheumatology and Geriatrics). He is a member of many Societies and has many research papers publishe

Dr. Singel is a board-certified medical doctor who is highly-qualified and experienced i n dermatology. After earning his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians in Ireland in 1997, Dr. Singel continued to train in dermatology, laser and phototherapy before working in different hospitals around the UK under several experts and pioneers in the treatment of skin disease. Dr Singel – who is a fellow of Harvard Medical School – has several post graduate degrees including DDsc (diploma in dermatological sciences), MSc (masters in dermatological sciences) and MD (doctor of medicine), all of which he obtained in the UK.

- Registrar Family Medicine Doctor at prince sultan military medical city since (Oct 2017) - - Family medicine Residency program in Riyadh Prince Sultan Military medical city since (Oct 2013- Oct 2017) - - Summer training in Emergency Medicine department, King Saud medical complex, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (July 2009) Research Experience: -Association between obesity and eating habits among Adolescents attending Military Primary health care centers in Riyadh ,2016 -(Audit of antimicrobial use in the medical wards using the antibiotic care bundle) A retrospective review of 30 patients in a tertiary care center (KFMC).2012

Dr Amani is a Saudi Board in Family Medicine

Previous Experience • Specialist Public Health Ministry of Health - UAE Dates EmployedJun 2016 – Present Employment Duration3 yrs 9 mos • Clinical Training Dubai Health Authority • Research Assistant University of Sharjah • Lecturer Gulf Medical University • Health Care Data Manager NHS England • Lecturer Grant Medical College - India • Resident Medical Officer Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College Education • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London Degree NameMaster of Public Health (MPH) Field Of StudyPreventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health Dates attended or expected graduation2009 – 2012 • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London Degree NamePost Graduate Diploma in Public Health Field Of StudyEpidemiology Dates attended or expected graduation2009 – 2011 • University of Mumbai Degree NameDoctor of Medicine (M.D.) Field Of StudyPreventive Medicine, Epidemiology, Community Medicine and Public Health Dates attended or expected graduation2003 – 2006 • Terna Medical College Degree NameBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) Field Of StudyHealth/Health Care Administration/Management

Bart A. van Wagensveld, MD, PhD (1969) obtained his MD (1995) and PhD (1998) from the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. From 1998 to 2003 he was trained as a general surgeon at the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and specialized in Gastro-Intestinal and Laparoscopic surgery (Prof. Dr H. Obertop and Prof. Dr D.J. Gouma). The following year a fellowship Pancreato-Biliary Surgery was done in London, UK (Mr. R.C.G. Russell). At the end of 2004 he was appointed consultant surgeon and head of the surgical department at the Sint Lucas Andreas Hospital in Amsterdam, one of the largest teaching hospitals in the Netherlands. In the following years he established a full Laparoscopic Gastro-Intestinal and Bariatric program (IFSO certified), performing and teaching thousands of advanced laparoscopic surgeries. During the same period he was chairman of the Medical Board (2009-2011) and responsible for the merge o f Sint Lucas Andreas Ziekenhuis and Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis into OLVG Amsterdam. Also, he served as president of the Dutch Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (2014-2017). In September 2017 he moved with his family to the United Arab Emirates to initiate the international expansion of QURO (Dutch Obesity Clinic) – fully integrated multidisciplinary lifestyle program - as Chief Medical Officer, consultant Laparoscopic and Bariatric surgeon and trainer. Currently, he is co-chairman of the Communication Committee and member of the Data Protection Committee of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and

Dr Bassem Badr is a licensed Consultant Psychiatrist whose main aim is to facilitate awareness of your mental and emotional needs and difficulties. Field of Specialisation Dr Bassem Badr is fully qualified and competent to help individuals with a range of difficulties, including: Depression Grief Adjustment disorders Sleeping and eating disorders Panic attacks and anxiety disorder Obsessive compulsive disorders Schizophrenia Substance use and drug addiction Manic depressive disorder Dementia Cognitive disorders Memory disturbance Phobias Bipolar diseases

Brian de Francesca is a Johns Hopkins educated expert in the use of digitalization and connectivity to improve healthcare quality, access and efficiency . Most specifically, in the use of platform technologies to increase, optimize and improve healthcare human resources – for which there is a significant global need. This has broad implications on healthcare staffing and facility design, development, number, location and the scope of services to be offered. Brian was first exposed to the tremendous potential of “digitalization and connectivity” in 1993, with the success of the world’s first tele-radiology program in his home town of Baltimore, Maryland at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Brian has been a “super user” of digitalization and connectivity (aka - telemedicine) ever since. He was deeply involved with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce e-commerce IBEX (International Business Exchange) project and conducted the some of the first pilots of Digital Pathology. His company participated in the “Whole System Demonstrator Project” in the U.K., which was the largest randomized control trial of telehealth and telecare in the world and demonstrated the significant benefits of telemedicine; and also, remotely monitored over 35,000 patients in Europe for post discharge and chronic disease management. Brian has won awards for his TeleStroke program in Asia, Tele-medical education programs in Africa, the Frost and Sullivan 2018 “Telemedicine Leadership Award” and the 2018 International Life Sciences Awards for ‘Best Healthcare Staffing Solutions Provider,” for the services provide Ver2 in human resource capacity building, optimizing and quality improving. Brian maintains a full roster of international speaking and writing engagements, covering a wide array of healthcare topics and most recently appeared on the cover of the July issue of “Middle East Medical” magazine. Brian has over 20 years international healthcare experience. He lived in Thailand for over a decade, where in addition to founding the region’s first biomedical engineering company – Asia Bio Systems; he also worked with Bangkok Hospital and Bumrungrad Hospital – both of which receive large numbers of medical tourists each year that benefited from his innovative use of telemedicine to support inbound and outbound medical travel. He later worked for Johns Hopkins in Abu Dhabi, where he was responsible for a wide network of healthcare facilities. It was during this period that he refined his vision for a Virtual Healthcare Service Platform, which eventually became Ver2. He is an advisor to :IRYO – a European company that is developing one of the first cloud-based electronic health records, incorporating a full Blockchain technology foundation. He is an advocate for the formation of global research collaborative exchanges – to include not only humans, but synthetic inteligence (AI) as well. Brian is also an active member of The World Future Society. In 2015, Brian founded Ver2 – an innovative telemedicine services platform, that received an Expo2020 Global Innovator’s Grant for its “Connecting Minds” medical education work in Africa. Ver2 was the first company in the world to successfully use Blockchain to support tele-medical education; and they are in the process of incorporating various artificial intelligence applications into their diagnostics platform modules. One of Brian’s personal goals, is to connect 700 refugee camps to healthcare and education resources over the Ver2 Platform. Brian is a graduate of Johns Hopkins and Loyola Universities, a Fellow of The Advisory Board Company and holds a Certificate in Company Direction from “The Institute of Directors” (IOD). Brian presently resides in Dubai, UAE.

Chirine Watfa is a clinical dietitian with a total of 10 years’ experience in Dubai and Lebanon. After gaining a Master’s degree in General Chemistry, she continued her studies in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and graduated in 2007 from Holy Spirit University-Kaslik, Lebanon. Chirine completed extensive training at university hospitals in Lebanon - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Notre Dame des Secours, where she developed her skills and knowledge in medical nutrition therapy for oncology, dialysis, dyslipidaemia, inborn errors of metabolism, enteral nutrition and progressive post-surgical diets. Her clinical experience started in Lebanon with her private clinic in 2008, before she moved to Dubai in 2011 and used dietary and behavioural approaches to treat patients with obesity, metabolic and digestive diseases, in order to improve eating habits and balance restrictive dieting.

Dr. DJ Hamblin-Brown is the Vice President of Medical Affairs at UFH. He is accountable for maintaining and improving patient safety, clinical quality, medical education and research. Before joining UFH, Dr. Hamblin-Brown was Group Medical Director for a group of private hospitals in the UK. He was also a senior Emergency Medicine physician in a large NHS hospital. Dr. Hamblin-Brown has worked as an external adviser to the UK government’s Department of Health, and private sector clients, including PWC, KPMG, and others. He has also worked closely with UK’s CQC. In several years outside medicine, he worked as a management consultant, delivering improvement and knowledge transfer programs for multinational companies in other sectors. This range of clinical and non-clinical work has provided him with a unique perspective on healthcare leadership. Dr. Hamblin-Brown’s primary interest is in the link between culture and performance, particularly as it affects patient safety.

Core competencies • All children 0 – 16 years old • Allergy testing and management • Food allergy diagnosis, testing and challenges • Asthma, cough and breathing problems • Eczema and urticarial • General paediatrics / newborn problems • Vaccinations • Anaphylaxis and adrenaline pens Dr David Cremonisini is trained and qualified in Paediatrics and Allergy in the UK. He studied at Oxford University and then in London and has worked as a Paediatrician since 1997. He has worked at Royal Brompton Hospital specialising in breathing problems and in 2018 graduated from the University of Southampton with an MSc in Allergy. Dr David has worked as a consultant in Paediatrics in UK since 2010. From 2014 – 2016 he was a consultant paediatrician at American Hospital, Dubai. He is a general paediatrician but has a speciality in allergy and performs skin prick tests and food challenges. He can manage all allergic conditions including asthma, eczema, food allergy, anaphylaxis and offers a full service in his clinic. Where there is doubt he can do challenges in hospital. He also works with the dietician at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital and has links with ENT, dermatology and lung function laboratory. He also looks after children with breathing problems such as cough, breathlessness and has links with chest physiotherapy. Dr. David has published papers on asthma and developed guidelines in the UK on milk allergy. He worked on a recent paper looking at why children and adults die from asthma in UK and wrote the school guideline for asthma attacks with the DHA. In the past he was a school doctor at DESS. Dr David is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and is an examiner for them. He has presented at National meetings in UK, Dubai and Sharjah.

He is currently working as a Senior Consultant Neurologist in Kuwait Hospital and Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah. His qualification & & degrees are:  MBBS (Bachelor of medicine, Bachelor of surgery) Kasturba Medical College, Mysore University (1977)  DTMH (Diploma in Tropical Medicine Univ. of Liverpool UK) (1984)  MRCP Royal college of Physicians, Ireland (1993)  FRCP Royal college of Physicians and Surgeons(GLASG) 2010 -  FAAN Fellow American Academy of Neurology He is also member of societies and academic bodies like:  Member Emirates Medical Associations  Emirates Neurology Society (Founding Member)  Elected board member -2016 Head of cultural committee Emirates neurology society  Member Emirates Neuro-Sciences Society  Fellow American Academy of Neurology  Member ILAE (International League Against Epilepsy) UAE chapter  Member UAE Task Force for Multiple Sclerosis  Member of WE MOVE and World Parkinson and movement disorder society  Member organizing committee 5th /6th EMINS congress Dubai JAN 13th and 14th2018  Member of organization committee for World Federation of Neurology meeting Dubai in 2019

Dr. Gavin Malcolm Spence is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with 24 years’ experience. His practice has been solely concerned with Orthopaedic problems in children, having worked at both of the leading Pediatric hospitals in London which specialize in rare and complex cases. In 10 years as a consultant he has performed nearly 4000 procedures independently. After his Clinical Fellowships in Pediatric Orthopedics, he worked as a Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with special interest in Limb Reconstruction at Evelina London Children’s Hospital & Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London. In addition to clinical work, he has a particular interest in Teaching and served as a Surgical Tutor to Great Ormond Street Hospital. For many years he ran several popular educational courses for trainees, and in 2019 was voted “Trainer of the Year” by the British Orthopaedic Trainees’ Association. He spent two years at Cambridge University’s Orthopaedic Research Unit whilst studying for his MD research degree, and has contributed several important research papers concerned with basic science as well as clinical subjects. Expertise: Complex Pediatric Limb Deformity Correction with Circular External Fixation and/or Intramedullary Limb Lengthening using Wittenstein Fitbone (as 1st surgeon in UK): Congenital and acquired limb deformity Leg length discrepancy Syndromic conditions Skeletal dysplasia Tibial pseudarthrosis Osteogenesis imperfecta Pediatric Trauma Cerebral Palsy Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Spinal Dysraphism Arthrogryposis & Neuromuscular disorders Clubfoot and other complex foot deformities

Dr. Haitham Sawalmeh has over 12 years of experience in the field of general and laparoscopic, bariatric, colorectal and trauma surgeries. He graduated with Jordanian board in General Surgery. Started working in Rashid Hospital in 2012. He is vastly experienced in many open and laparoscopic elective and emergency cases including bariatric surgeries, explorative laparotomies, bowel resection and anastomosis, Hartmann's procedure, diagnostic laparoscopy, laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and minor surgical procedures. Dr. Haitham has been a member of the gastro-surgical oncology team and has been involved in the creation of workflows and protocols to deliver patient-centric services. As part of the Proctology team, he gained expertise in the management of anal conditions including hemorrhoidectomy, THD, Fistulectomy, Fistula Laser Closure (FiLaC) and Sphincterotomy. A member of Jordanian Medical Association, Emirates Medical Association, Alexandria Endoscopy Association, an associate fellow member of American College of Surgeons (ACS), member of European Society of COLOPROCTOLOGY(ESCP). Dr. Haitham assists in the training of residents to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of care, he has also been a supervisor to residents in the preparation of surgical oncology cases for multidisciplinary meetings. Languages spoken: Arabic, English and Russian. Expertise: • Sleeve gastrectomy • Gastric bypass • Cholecystectomy and biliary duct Surgeries • Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgeries • Emergency cases (laparotomy, diagnostic laparoscopy, appendectomy, perforated DU repair) • Proctology (Hemorrhoidectomy, anal fissure, anal fistula, Pilonidal Sinus, etc...) • Inguinal, femoral, ventral Hernia and abdominal wall defects repair • Skin lumps (lipomas, sebaceous cysts, Dermoid cysts, etc...) • Ingrown toenails

Dr Bulbaid graduated from the Medical College at Kind Abdulaziz University- Jeddah in 1995 and Completed his internship at King Abdulaziz University Hospital from 1995 to 1996. Currently he is holdinng the position of Assistant professor at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health sciences and head division of Physical and Geriatric Medicine at King Abdulaziz Medical City For National Guard -Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In addition is the Chairman of the Mortality and Mirbidity Committee for the deprtment of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balubaid is a member of the scientific committee of Saudi Alzheimer Association and also an active member of the scientific committee of National Home Health Care Foundation in Wester Regional, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Huda Ezzeddin, Endocrinology and Diabetology Consultant at HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Dr. Huda has over 25 years of experience in many reputable medical organizations in UAE, Saudi Arabia and UK. Prior to joining HealthPlus, she was a consultant at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. Her specialties include, thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules, insulin pump therapy, glycaemic control in people with diabetes and diabetes control in type 2 diabetes. Dr. Huda earned her medical degree from King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, 1992. She is a fellow of the American College of Endocrinology, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and London (UK). She also has a certification in Endocrine for Neck Ultrasound.

"Is currently a Consultant Physician & Endocrinologist and Emirates Hospital , Dubai Diabetes Centre at since 2012 and 2013 respectively. He has completed his Post graduation training from University Of Nebraska Medical Center. His current research project is CRATOS Observational, prospective, Parallel Cohort to Evaluate Tolerability of Canagliflozin and Sunphonylurea on Background Therapy of Metformin With or Without Metformin During The Holy Month of Ramadan He has a number of research papers, Publications and has presented numerous papers in various conference. "

Dr. Jehad Abdalla, M.D is currently working as Infectious Diseases consultant, Alrahba hospital, AbuDhabi, UAE, with previous experience of over a decade as an Infectious Diseases consultant at The Regional Medical Centre of Orangeburg. Orangeburg, SC and the Hope HIV clinic in Florence and Orangeburg, SC. Dr. Jehad is a Professional Member of Infectious Diseases Society of America and Jordan Medical Association. In addition to his Doctorate he also has certification from American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Infectious Diseases

With a busy patient portfolio at ICLDC, Dr Lina Yassine’s career sees her regularly recognised for specialist research and practice in all areas of diabetes and its related complications, as well as endocrinology. Indeed, during more than a decade in the United States, her work on oral diagnosis, treatment and management saw her walk away with the first prize in a Resident and Fellow Research Forum from the Henry Ford Health Sciences Center. Dr Lina’s specialist practise focuses, thyroid, bone and mineral disorders. Also, she enjoys wearing the hat of ‘medical educator’, and loves passing on her knowledge, especially when working with general practitioners on the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Dr Lina joined ICLDC in 2017.

I am a Consultant Rheumatologist and Associate Senior Clinical Lecturer currently working at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University, UK. I qualified as a Consultant Rheumatologist on 2011 and initially worked as a Locum Consultant Rheumatologist at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath. In 2012 I completed a 2,600 mile solo, unsupported kayak circumnavigation of the UK (100 marathons in 100 days) in order to raise money for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), becoming only the third person ever to complete this gruelling challenge. I started work in Newcastle in 2012 and successfully applied to be an Associate Sub-Dean and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Newcastle University in 2013. I remain actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education. I have developed a number of specialist interests within the field of Rheumatology including Young Adult and Transitional Care and the Management of Pregnancy in Rheumatic Diseases. I have developed a number of clinical services within Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hospitals including an Annual Review service for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (which won a National Institute for Health & Care Excellence award in 2015), a joint Rheumatology and Obstetrics service and a Young Adult and Transitional Care service. The Young Adult and Transitional Care service received Department of Health, ‘You’re Welcome’ accreditation in 2017 and a Shared Care Learning Award from the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence in 2018. I became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) in 2016 and passed my EULAR European Certification in Rheumatology in 2018. Despite a full-time clinical role I have continued to publish multiple manuscripts and abstracts in journal publications. In 2016 I was nominated by a patient for and subsequently won the NRAS Healthcare Champion award and was presented this award by Rt Hon Theresa May MP at the Houses of Parliament. Outside of work I am the founder and director of No Phone Zone Ltd (www.nophonezone.co.uk), a business aimed at educating young adults and their parents about the potential negative effects of smartphone overuse. I am also a non-executive director of Arthur’s Place (www.arthursplace.co.uk), a charitable magazine and social network for young adults with arthritis. I am a keen sportsman and captained the British Medical Football Team between 2005 and 2011.

"Dr. May Chow is the Medical Scientific Liaison Manager for South Asia, based in Singapore. Dr. May graduated from Medical School with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Lviv National Medical University, Western Ukraine in 2009. Dr. May is an experienced medical affairs personnel with both generic and innovator pharmaceutical companies, having worked with Ranbaxy, Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche Pharmaceuticals and A.Menarini Asia-Pacific. She has worked in multiple key therapeutic areas such as cardiology, oncology, metabolic, men’s health, dermatology and infectious disease.

My principle duties and responsibilities are: a) Attends OPD clinics; carrying out examinations and diagnosis of patient's diseases; provides treatment and prescribe medications as necessary also admits patients to the hospital based on my professional opinion; examines patients referred by other consultants, specialists and residents. Attending an average of 150 new cases and 90 follow up cases per week. b) Perform diagnostic tests to determine the extent of hearing loss, nasal pathology (by endoscopy and acoustic rhinometery) as well as diseases of the larynx or phonatory disorders. c) Carries surgical procedures as required. d) Cooperates closely with other Consultants/Doctors providing expert opinion. e) Attends regular multidisciplinary meetings and medical committees meetings as required. f) Conducts programs of education for junior doctors and nurses as required. Monthly presents at least one lecture in Otolaryngology to other medical/hospital staff. g) Constantly, updating my information and technique to ensure knowledge and compliance with developing trends in Otolaryngology through participation in local and international scientific activities, as well as presenting papers at seminars locally and abroad.

Dr. Mohamed Farghaly is a highly experienced physician who worked in United Arab Emirates for around 30 years, he worked as a doctor in charge in al-Mankhool Center, Dubai for around 3 years, then he worked as senior community Physician in charge in the Al Safa health center, Dubai for 11 years, in 2002, he was in charge as manager of the region 4 in primary health care in the department of health and medical service in additional to his clinical duty, in 2006 was allocated to be the head of chronic care unit. In 2014 he got reallocated to be the head of insurance medical regulation, Dubai health authority. Beside that Dr. Farghaly is having also a long academic career such as the following: Senior Lecturer in Dubai Medical College. Tutor for diabetes diploma Leicester UNI. Trainer for Arab Gulf University- Bahrain’s medical students during their Family Medicine clerkship in Dubai – UAE. Trainer for family medicine residents during their residency program training in PHC. Coordinator of Continued education for Diabetic case managers Accredited Trainer in Family Medicine by the Royal College of General Practitioners UK. Accredited Examiner for MRCGP (INT). Deputy Coordinator of the OSCE module of the MRCGP (INT) which has three components: Simulated Surgeries, Orals, and clinical Skills Examination.

Dr. Nasser El Hindy is an experienced General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist. He is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). He had completed his higher training in general adult psychiatry and awarded his (CCT) in General Adult Psychiatry from London/ UK. He was also awarded a diploma in Clinical Psychiatry (DCP) from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ireland / Dublin. Dr. Nasser had also obtained a diploma in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (Dip. CBT) from Oxford College in 2012. He obtained his Master’s Degree (MSc) in Leadership and Management in Health Services with Commendation from Kingston University in London/ UK. Dr. Nasser has completed basic and higher training in Psychiatry in London/ UK and later he practiced as a consultant at the National Health Services, he managed to gain a great experience at his clinical and academic education. Dr. Nasser was an approved Medical Educational Supervisor for higher trainees in General Adult Psychiatry in London, and was a clinical tutor and OSCE examiner for medical students at Bart’s and the London School of Medicine. He also participated in several research studies and gave numerous lectures on common topics in psychiatry. Dr. Nasser has a great deal of experience in managing common mental illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders and severe and enduring mental illnesses including Bipolar Affective Disorder, Depression, Perinatal Psychiatry, Anxiety Disorders, and Psychotic illnesses. He has a special interest in Liaison Psychiatry, which involves assessing and managing patients with co-existing psychological and mental health conditions, Eating Disorders and Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Currently works as Assistant Director of Health Affairs for Health Planning and transformation (October 2017). Elected president of the Saudi Society of Evidence Based Health Care (October 2016). Founded the Evidence Based Medicine Jeddah Working Group, Jeddah, 2002. Members of this active group are currently 50 active members, dedicated to teach the concept and skills of Evidence Based Health Care. The group has held more than 120 courses training over 12000 health care professionals in the GCC and Middle East. Dr. Dashash was first Saudi woman to be appointed as Assistant Director of health affairs and Director of Primary Health Care & Preventive medicine and later Assitant Director for Planning and Transformation. Lead the quality team to establish policies and procedures in primary care and in preventive medicine. Led the ‘Clinical Practice Guideline Committee’ – Established 15 Evidence Based National Guidelines for common diseases in primary health care. Has several books and publications in the fields of Evidence based medicine, Childhood asthma, Dengue fever, Medical education. Organized and participated in numerous National and International conferences. Director of Family Medicine Research unit at the Postgraduate Joint Program of Family and Community Medicine, Jeddah.

Currently works in King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as a Family physician under training, In my the final year of residency. Graduated from King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences in Riyadh. Done my one year internship in National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia

During my training in O&G for five years (1984-1989), I worked in very busy units with average number of deliveries of 3600/ annum (1 in 3-4 on-call duty). I have excellent training and gained experience in the whole sphere of O & G. Following that I had a further four and half years training in all aspects of Gynaecological Oncology (1989-1993) at the Regional Gynaecological Oncology Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, which is the oldest and largest established Unit in that area in UK (500 female cancer/year). Before I moved to UAE, I worked as a Consultant in O&G / Gynaecological Oncology for five years in a very busy hospital in UK. In my position (26.7.1998–25.11.6) as an Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology / Gynecological Oncology and Consultant Gynecological Oncologist / O&G in Tawam Hospital “which is the main tertiary hospital in UAE”, I received referral and provided Gynecological Oncology services (60-80 female cancers/year) at local and National level in UAE (the only Gynecological Oncologist in UAE). Clinical time spent average around 20 hours/week: - A weekly Gynecology Oncology clinic in Tawam Hospital (Wed. am) - Available for consultation as OPD in Al-Ain (Sun. am) and with the introduction of CTU this was changed to alternate Mon. pm. - Regular Colposcopy Clinic (alternate Tuesday pm) - Regular operating session (Mon. am & Thurs am) in Tawam hospital. Over the last four years, I performed all radical gynecological cancer operations in Tawam hospital and around 65% of all major and intermediate elective gynecological procedure (120-140 laparotomies / year. - Regular On-call duty in O&G at consultant level in Tawam hospital. - Regular Clinical Teaching for medical students and interns in Tawam Hospital. - Provide the guidelines for clinical management of different gynecological cancers on District level. - Regular attendance of the Tumour Board meeting in Tawam Hospital. - Database for gynecological cancer treated at Tawam Hospital. From the beginning of August 2004 until May 2005, I was appointed as Acting Head for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tawam Hospital and over this period I introduced the following changes in the Department: - Labour ward Forum. -Medical problem in pregnancy clinic. -Regular morbidity meetings in O&G (risk management) as well as regular audit projects. Regular perinatology meetings. On the 31st of March 2004, I formed the Emirates Gynecological Oncology Group (EGOG) in collaboration with all doctors interested in Gynecological Oncology (Gynae. Oncologists, Gynaecologist interested in Gynae. Oncology, Medical Oncologist, Clinical Oncologist and Pathologist) from all over emirates, in particular Dubai, Abu Dhabi/Al-Mafraq and Al-Ain. The aims of this group is to establish a form to discuss management of female cancers in UAE, Unify management and treatment protocols, discuss cases, share expertise and have regular update/meeting about female cancers. I was also a member of many Ad Hoc Expert Panels ("Investigations") for clinical cases at the district and national level. As a Senior Consultant Gynecological Oncologist and Chief of Gynecological Oncology Division, I established an excellent team with the aim of providing a “World Class Clinical Care” locally. The team provides all procedures in Gynecological Oncology. Tawam Hospital is the main tertiary hospital in UAE and with the affiliation with John Hopkins Medicine, there is an active plan at all levels to expand and improve services in all departments and divisions. As a Chairman of the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department and over a three years, I restructured the unit with the establishment of five divisions: Obstetric Division (incl. High Risk Pregnancy and Obstetric Medicine), Reproductive Health, Feto-Maternal Medicine, Gynecological Oncology, General Gynecology (incl. Laparoscopic & Gyne. Urology). This restructuring and expansion moved the department from a secondary care provider to Tertiary care and we are the only department in UAE which provide all subspecialties services on site. This resulted in awarding the department Sh. Hamdan Medical Award for: “The outstanding department in Public Sector in UAE” for the value of 30K Dirham. In my previous position as a consultant O&G / Gyne Oncology and Medical Director at Ain Al-Khaleej Hospital (118 beds private hospital): I joined the hospital in early stages of commissioning, lead the team to get HAAD licensing in exceptionally a short time with only two visits (in patient as well as outpatient and pharmacy), negotiate and get all major health insurance provider’s contracts. I was directly involved in all senior doctors’ recruitment, sitting the hospital governance including all medical committees (CPG & PPG) and leading the team for JCIA accreditation without any major concern. My clinical commitments (around 60%) includes: Gyne Onology, Colposcopy and O&G clinics as well as performing all surgical procedures.

• A graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (UAE University). • Joined the Dubai Health Authority in 1999 to specialize in Internal Medicine. • Currently holds MRCP UK (Glasgow), MRCP SCE Geriatrics, PhD Arab Board of Internal Medicine and a Post Graduate Diploma of Gerontology & Geriatrics (Malta). • The first Emirati Geriatrician in DHA and had a great role in establishing the first geriatric unit in Rashid Hospital in Dubai. • In addition, she was a pioneer in establishing the first Dubai rehabilitation centre for the elderly, taking care of all the responsibilities related to it as a Project Manager. • Currently she is the Director of the Seniors’ Happiness center. • She was the founder and the first chairperson of the Emirates Seniors’ Friends Association and a board member of the Middle East Academy for the Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA). • Dr. Salwa was a winner of the Emirates Women Award in 2012. • She was a winner of Shamsa Bint Suhail Award for creative women in 2013. • She received UAE Medal Pride in 2014 as part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Award for Excellence in Government Performance. • Winner of DHA internal award in the year 2016 as Best Director of service center. • Winner of DHA internal award in the year 2018 as Best Director of service center.

First Editor College of Medicine Newsletter / University of Sharjah / 2018 - 2020 I am the head of the newsletter team, orchestrating the work and ensuring the deadlines are met and that the work is up to standard. I review and further edit after a submission has made it through the editorial team. Research Role of Microbiota in Disease: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Healthcare Professionals Towards the Influenza Vaccine I have been working on a few researches under the supervision of Dr Hiba Barqawi, from the earliest stages of literature review to the analysis of the results and writing of the manuscript. Student Year Representative College of Medicine Student Affairs Committee / 2017 -2020 As the Year Representative I am tasked with relaying the messages and complaints of the students to the appropriate bodies in the university, trying to resolve the issues as swiftly as possible.

Tala Al Hindawi is Quro Obesity Centre’s General Practitioner, leading the multidisciplinary team in screening bariatric patients and managing the medical treatment of post-operative bariatric patients. Prior to that, she gained extensive experience at Jordanian Royal Medical Services, one of the most reputable medical centres in her home country, having obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from the Jordan University of Science and Technology. Through her hard work, Dr. Hindawi acquired hands-on experience in various departments including general surgery, cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery and paediatric surgery. Her enthusiasm for evidence-based practice has led her to participate in several multidisciplinary teams including the Bariatric Surgery team and the Breast Cancer team. She has also volunteered in many campaigns, including the Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Campaign and the Breast Cancer and Mammogram Awareness Campaign. Dr. Hindawi’s meticulous research skills mean that she has extensive knowledge of the latest medical advances, particularly in bariatrics.

Dr. Fiad obtained his medical degree from Al Fateh University, Tripoli in 1983 and MD from university college, Dublin in 1998. In 1999 He became the fellow of royal college of Physician & Surgeon Ireland and in 2002 FRCP London. Dr, Faid joined SKMC in 2009 as an consultant Endocrinologist. Dr. Faid has over 12 years of experience as consultant in diabetes and Endocrinology in Dubley Hospital, NHS, UK

Dr. Wafaa Mehelba graduated from faculty of medicine – Alexandria university and held her master degree in Clinical Nutrition - then her PHD .She later established WHAM clinics for health, beauty & aesthetic medicine. While participating in most international conferences & leading MASMO.