Dr. Faten Tamim has got her PhD in Human Nutrition & Dietetic, specialized in Maternal & Child Nutrition, University of Jordan, 2017. She got her MSc in Public Health, specialized in Maternal & Child Health in 2008. She has one published book titled by "Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation For Obese Pregnant Women: Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes". In addition, she has one accepted article for publication at "Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism". She worked as a midwife for 20 years in Jordan Ministry of Health facilities; supporting mothers during pregnancy, birth and postpartum at different health care levels. She founded the first lactation support clinic in Jordan in 2014. As well, she is the founder and chairperson of The Breastfeeding Support Association since 2016. Last and not the least she founded Smart Mama Childbirth and Parenting Center in 2017 to be consistent with her main perspective in supporting mothers and fathers throughout their parenting journey.
Dr Omonua Odiase Special is a Physician and Endocrinologist and works at the University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. He completed his Fellowship training in Internal Medicine with subspecialisation in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism from the National Postgraduate medical college of Nigeria.
He obtained his MBBS degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria in 2003 and a masters degree in public administration from University of Abuja in 2014. He is currently undergoing a postgraduate training in Public Health.
His research interest includes diabetes complications particularly diabetic foot ulcers. He is a strong advocate for diabetes prevention in the next generation. He was recently involved in a World Diabetes Foundation(WDF) prevention programme in secondary schools in the city of Abuja. He is a principal investigator in the International Diabetes Management Programme, IDMP wave 7. Dr Omonua has published several articles on diabetes complications’, endocrinology and medicine in peer reviewed journals. He has also presented abstracts and papers at conferences mostly in Africa.
He is a member of many professional bodies including Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Endocrine and metabolic Society of Nigeria(EMSON) and American college of clinical endocrinologists.
He is happily married to a Gynaecologist and Obstetrician and they are blessed with two Sons.
Dr. Vinit Mehrotra
Consultant Biochemistry, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Jollygrant, Dehradun, India
I have done my PhD on the topic Enzyme linkage of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies and presently working as a Consultant in Biochemistry Department, SRH University, Dehradun, India. I am having an exemplary performance in the academic field and in recognition of the same have been conferred with the Best Teacher Award in the year 2000 by the Institution and have won accolades for presenting research papers at many international and national places like: FIMSA Congress - Thialand, Dermatology Congress - Greece, BAD – UK, Allergology and Immunology - Korea, Clinical Chemistry - Japan, Biochemistry – India, IGCS-Germany, etc.
Presently I am working on the epidemiological study of Vitamin D status in cancer patients particularly associated with life style among breast cancer cases and has been awarded a research grant by state government along acting as a Principle investigator on a major project “Estimation of vitamin D associated with lifestyle among pregnant women in Dehradun district”.
Dr. Nahla Al-Bayyari
Nahla Al-Bayyari is an Assistant Professor and Researcher in Human Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition and Dietetics. She completed her Ph.D in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in 2015 from the Faculty of Agriculture,/ University of Jordan. Her Ph.D study was a double blind placebo controlled clinical trial among overweight vitamin D deficient women with polycystic ovary syndrome. From 2006-2015, Nahla was a Fulltime lecturer in Public Health and Nutrition at Al-Huson University College, / Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, Jordan. From 2015 to date, she served as an assistant professor of Nutrition and Food Technology Department, / Faculty of Al-Huson, / Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan. Dr. Al-Bayyari has published numerous articles in scientific journals and served as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals. She has participated in many conferences, courses, workshops and research studies in the field of human nutrition, dietetics, clinical and public health nutrition.
Nahla earned her first degree in Public Health Nutrition from the Faculty of Medicine/ Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) in 1990. She worked as a research assistant on nutrition research projects for 2 years at JUST, Irbid Jordan. In 1994, she earned her master degree in public health from the Faculty of Medicine/ Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) and she was the first in her country who developed National Intra-Uterine Growth Charts for Weight and Height from her Master’s thesis.
Dr. Yaser Aly Ahmad Ammar
Dr. Mohamed M. Aboelnaga
Born in Egypt in 1977. A Graduate of Mansoura faculty of medicine, Egypt, Nov 2000. Trained in internal medicine and endocrinology unit at the Mansoura university general hospital and specialized medical hospital during residency period from 2002 till Feb 20006. He had a Master degree in May 2005 from Mansoura faculty of medicine titled “Effect of lipoprotein (a) { Lp(a)} in micro vascular complications in T2DM patients”. He is assisted lecturer of Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Mansoura faculty of medicine unit from 2007 till 2011. He had a M.D degree in May 2011 from Mansoura faculty of medicine titled "Evaluation of pituitary function in Post-traumatic patients". He is a Lecturer of Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Mansoura faculty of medicine unit from 2011 till 20117.
He published researches in thyroid disorders, vitamin D, diabetes and others endocrinology disorders. Recently in October 2016, he is promoted by the supreme council of universities, Egypt to assistant professor of endocrinology and diabetes.
Ola David Nordqvist
Pharmacist and PhD student, Kalmar County Council and Linneaus University, Sweden
Dr. Elvira Levy enjoys caring for children and is undertaking her Paediatric training at the Free University of Brussel (VUB). During her three years of residency she has contributed to the care of Paediatric patients by developing protocols for the management of functional constipation, febrile convulsion and hypocalcemia in neonatal period. Building up on her interest in child health, she has published a review article on chronic constipation in children (2017) and is in the process of finishing another review on probiotics. With her enthusiasm to take up the challenges of child health and scientific research, she investigated the case of hypocalcemia and vitamin D, which caught her curiosity during her neonatology rotation.
Elvira grew up in the Netherlands where she finished high school and did a year of biomedical science to pursue her interest in science at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). She then joined the Academic Medical Center (AMC), Amsterdam where she obtained her medical degree and completed her internship. While in medical school she was interested in research and spent a year as a research intern with STOPMiP research team in Indonesia and co-authored a publication on rapid diagnostic tests for malaria in pregnancy (2015).
When Elvira has time off from treating her little patients, she takes her work toll, spinning in the gym and tuning herself to the rhythm of music and dance. She likes to experience different cultures and cuisines and has travelled to parts of Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean. She is multi-lingual and can express herself in Dutch, Portuguese, French and English. With her diverse exposure and interest in science and medicine she is committed to complete her paediatric training to contribute to global child health
Prof. Mariam AbuShady
Prof. of Pediatrics/Neonatology, AlZahraa University Hospital,Pediatrics Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, AlAzhar University, Egypt
Dr. Kate Omonua is an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, a lecturer at the University of Abuja and an honorary consultant at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria. She obtained her M. B. B. S degree from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 2005 and went on to complete her residency training in 2016. She is a fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) and the National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCOG). She is also a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG).
Dr Omonua’s interests include providing medical education, involvement in advanced clinical practice and clinical research, with focus on feto-maternal medicine and she was actively involved in the just concluded WOMAN trial (World Maternal Antifibrinolytic trial). Her other interest is in reproductive endocrinology.
Dr Omonua is an active member of the member of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetricians of Nigeria, SOGON and she is serving as the current treasurer of Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Abuja chapter.
Maitre-es Science Medicales: Nephrology & Hypertension, Pierre and Marie Curie University, Paris, France, Certificat d'Etudes Speciales en Nephrologie, Rene D’Escart University (Academie de Paris), Diplome d'Assistant Etranger: Nephrology, Pierre and Marie Curie University, Paris, France.
He is a Senior Consultant Nephrology & Hypertension for more than 30 years. Had worked at Al-Jazeira Hospital, SKMC, Al-Noor Hospital Airport Road, and recently at LifeLine Hospital.
Editor of "Hypertension: The Silent Killer": in Arabic (Best Seller), Publisher: Kitab AlYom-Akhbar AlYom-Egypt-1985.
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Dr. Samer Ellahham
Dr. Ellahham has served as Chief Quality Officer for SKMC since 2009. In his role, Dr. Ellahham has led the development of a quality and safety program that has been highly successful and visible and has been recognized internationally by a number of awards.
As Chief Quality Officer and Global Healthcare Leader, Dr. Ellahham has a focus on ensuring that that implementation of this best practices leads to breakthrough improvements in clinical quality, patient safety, patient experience and risk management.
Dr. Ellahham is a recognized leader in quality, safety, patient experience , risk management and the use of robust performance improvement in improving healthcare delivery. He serves on a number of US and international committees and advisory bodies.
Dr. Ellahham is Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) by The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ). He is Certified in Medical Quality (CMQ) by The American Board of Medical Quality (ABMQ). He is the recipient of the Quality Leadership Award from the World Quality Congress and Awards and the Business Leadership Excellence Award from World Leadership Congress in 2015. He is one the nominees for Safe Care magazine Person of the Year in the United States.
Dr. Ellahham is the recipient of prestigious SKMC Infection Prevention Award in 2011 and 2012. He is recognized worldwide for Excellence in infection prevention and control.
Dr. Ellahham is Middle East Representative of the JCI Standards Subcommittee and Member on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. He is reviewer of HCAC Cardiac Quality and Safety Standards.
Dr. Ellahham has been a champion of the use of Lean, Six Sigma and Change Management to improve healthcare quality. He is Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belted. He was the Leader of the First Pilot International Robust Process Improvement (RPI) project by the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare and several other similar successful performance improvement projects at SKMC. He is Lead Trainer in TeamSTEPPS Lead Trainer.
Dr. Ellahham is certified as EFQM 2013 Model assessor and is leading EFQM Excellence Model at SKMC with great success including winning the prestigious Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in 2014, Dubai Quality Award in 2015 and Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Golden Award in 2015.
Dr. Ellahham is the Executive SKMC sponsor of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) the leading US validated, risk-adjusted, outcomes-based program to measure and improve the quality of surgical care. SKMC is the first multispecialty ACS NSQIP center outside the US.
Dr. Ellahham led the publication of, first in the region, annual SKMC outcome books since 2011. He is a strong believer in transparency in health care and external reporting.
Dr. Ellahham is a Board-certified internist, cardiologist and vascular medicine senior consultant and continues to care for patients. He received his undergraduate degree in biology and his M.D. from the American University of Beirut.
He did his fellowship in Cardiology at the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) in USA. After completing his fellowship, Dr. Ellahham worked in Washington DC in several clinical and leadership positions before moving to UAE in 1988. He led the First AHA GWTG Heart Failure Initiative outside US and was the recipient of the AHA GWTG Award in Wash. DC. His clinical passion and expertise is in the field of heart failure management. He demonstrated great skill and experience in the management of patients with heart failure and led a multi-disciplinary team in the care and delivery of advanced therapies to these patients. He has unique abilities to partner and engage local and regional referring providers. He is able to work in a highly matrixed environment, possess strong leadership and organizational skills and have experience to working effectively in a large health system.
He is currently Cleveland Clinic Staff and on the Executive Team of The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Dr. Ellahham is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Physicians, and American Heart Association.
He serves is on the editorial board of the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, Open Access Journal of Clinical Trials, Hypertension Today Journal, and Focus on Hypertension Journal.
Dr. Ellahham is a Distinguished Fellow of the New Westminster College in British Columbia, Canada.
Dr. Ellahham is an avid researcher; his research includes lean six sigma, change management, innovation, safety, outcomes research, risk management, safe surgery, heart failure, genetics, cardiac imaging, sports and nutrition. He is a recognized world-leader in these fields.
He received several research awards including the DuPont Pharmaceuticals Research Award, ACCP 58th Annual Scientific Assembly, Young Investigator Award; the Alfred Soffer Research Award, ACCP 58th Annual Scientific Assembly, Finalist; the First Young Investigator Award 12th, Annual Meeting of the Mediterranean Association of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, and the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Award.
Dr. Ellahham was on the editorial board of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. He is also a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals, including Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, the Journal of American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Journal, Annals of Internal Medicine, Archives of Internal Medicine, Chest, Circulation, Clinical Cardiology, Chest, Lancet ,Diabetes Care, Archives of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, European Journal of Heart Failure, Congestive Heart Failure Journal, Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, the Journal of Transplant Coordination, the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and the Southern Medical Journal.
Dr. Ellahham is passionate about healthy lifestyle including fitness and nutrition.
Dr. Makki Hummadi Fayadh is the founder of the Iraqi Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in and President for the Society since 1998. He is also the founder and director of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology teaching hospital from 1995 till 2005. He is a Founder and Supervisor and Trainer to the Iraqi Board of Gastroenterology 1996 till 2005. He is also a Founder and editor/ Iraqi journal of gastroenterology. Published (47 ) papers, supervised 13 theses and produced (12) teaching ?lms in various aspects of Endoscopy. Introduced all the new techniques in Endoscopy and guidelines for various GIT and liver diseases in Iraq. He is the member of the following organizations : Arab society of Gastroenterology, World Gastroenterology organization , World Endoscopy organization , European society for endoscopy , American society of endoscopy , HAAD Colorectal cancer committee.
Dr. Sherif completed his MBBCh at Cairo University, Egypt in 1990 and went on to do his Master Degree in Pediatrics in 1994. In 2007, he received his Doctorate (M.D) Degree in Pediatrics and Neonatal Medicine from the same Cairo University, Egypt. Dr. Sherif has been a Consultant Pediatrician in Cairo and UAE.
Dr. Sherif begin his specialist career in a large teaching hospital ( Matarya teaching hospital) which is a tertiary referral center that attracts many High-Risk patient , Dar Alshifa and military hospitals for 6 years then he moved to UAE and worked at Saqr hospital RAK , MOH ) for last 18 years, till 2015.
He is currently the president of Pediadubai international pediatric conference and has participated as president, chairperson, international speaker, international coordinator and head of organizing committee of numerous national and international conferences.
Dr Sherif has received numerous awards including; one of the best employee in federal UAE during year 2013 by HH Sh. Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktom ( Deputy president of UAE , Prime minister and ruler of Dubai) and Certificate of appreciation from American and international Academy of Pediatrics AAP , IAP , Ministry of Presidential affair UAE ,2015.
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- Academic (Erasmus university – Rotterdam / The Netherlands, Queen Marry University – London / UK), University of East Anglia UEA / Norwich.
- International (United Nations).
- National Health Authority (Qatar).
- National Health Service (NHS), UK since Feb 2007.
- others
He is Consultant Psychiatrist and head of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Community psychiatry department at BSP, SKMC, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in 1986 with a Bachelor’s of Medical Sciences and Surgery, 1992 he attained Masters in Neurology and Psychiatry and 2004 he attained the Medical Doctorate of Psychiatry. He finalized Arab board of Psychiatry from Arab Medical Specialization Council 1999.He is member of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) International Committee, and member of the Advisory Council of the PRA academy. He is the Head of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Division of the Arab Federation of Psychiatrists. He is Regional Vice President, Eastern Mediterranean Region, WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION.
Dr. Jawad Hashim, an associate professor at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences of the UAE University, obtained his medical degree from The Aga Khan University, Pakistan and completed residency training in family medicine at the University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital, New York. As an American Board certified physician, he practiced pediatric, neonatal and adult ambulatory as well as inpatient/intensive care at the Bremerton Memorial Hospital, near Seattle for several years. Winning several competitive grants, he leads research in health systems improvement and is invited to speak on emerging trends. With over 50 published articles, abstracts and textbook chapters, Dr. Hashim is well cited. Apart from being a Fellow at a Center for Excellence, he has been recognized for his dedication with several awards. His recent work led to the development of a new framework in eHealth.
Dr. Deepti has more than ten years’ experience (Post M.D, D.N.B) in the field of Pediatrics with last four years’ experience in UAE. She has Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes as sub-specialty of training and expertise. She trained in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at AIIMS, Delhi, India and followed up with the prestigious, ESPE clinical fellowship at a tertiary care Pediatric referral hospital in Paris, France. She has many publications in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology in peer reviewed, international journals along with paper presentations and awards at international forums.
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Dr. Royida Al Marastani
Pharmacist, Al Samha, SEHA-AHS
Dr. Royida is a Senior Pharmacist at SEHA Ambulatory Health Services. For more than 30 years, she has served in Primary Health Centers in both private and public sectors. Keeps abreast of current trends and practices in medicine through desktop research and attending conferences and continued medical education lectures. Hard working and highly motivated with excellent management skills.
Dr. Royida received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacology and Chemical Sciences from Damascus University. After practicing as a health center pharmacist, she attended the University of Queen where she earned her Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacy.
Active in pharmacy practice for more than three decades, Dr. Royaida has a special interest in the areas of pharmaceutical care in terms of safety and quality . She has delivered many scientific presentations in local and international symposia.
Medical Laboratory Supervisor
Laboratory Medicine - Marfa Hospital
Isam Elhag is a Medical laboratory supervisor with 14 years of experience in healthcare management, he has Master degree in Quality Mnagment, Certified Medical Quality by ABMQ, Certified EFQM Excellence Assessor, Certified ISO Lead Auditor, Certified Facility Safety Officer, Certified Quality Improvement Associate, and International Medical technologist by ASCP.
Mr Isam has exceesive knowledge in Design and implement Quality Management System in full compliance with local & international accreditation standards, as well as Design and Implementing of ISO 9001:2015, and ISO15189 specifically for medical laboratory, and has practicle experience in Preparation, assessment, and audit for CAP as well as JCIA accreditation, and re-accreditation, as also he is certified Professional staff trainer in total quality management system, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 15189, CAP, JCIA requirements and road map for implementation.
Dr. Arvind Jain has completed his ‘M.D. (Pathology)’ from Shivaji University, Maharashtra, India in 2002. In addition to his clinical degrees, he has obtained a ‘Diploma in Hospital and Healthcare Management’ and ‘Diploma in Medicolegal Sciences’ from India. Dr. Jain is also ‘Certified Six Sigma Green Belt’ and has earned his ‘MBA from Torrens University, Australia’ with High Distinction in all subjects and was awarded topper & best student award among all the students in UAE and Bahrain.
He commands in-depth subject knowledge and has over 15 years of experience in various subspecialities of ‘Laboratory Medicine and Pathology’. He has a wide experience of establishing world class laboratories across the subcontinent and in the UAE. He is an active member in various scientific societies and is ‘Editorial and Reviewer Board Member’ of some of the prestigious scientific journals in the field of Laboratory Medicine.
Dr. Jain worked in renowned private hospitals and multinational reference laboratory as ‘Head of Department and Consultant Pathologist’ in Mumbai, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka; before moving to the UAE in 2008. Prior to joining SKMC, he worked at Imperial College London Diabetes Centre under Mubadala Healthcare, as ‘Laboratory Director and Anatomical and Clinical Pathologist’ overseeing their centre’s diagnostic services both in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
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