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In presence of His Excellency Lieutenant General
Doctor Sheikh Mohamed Bin Abdullah Al-Khalifa
Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health
MESSAGE
Welcome Message
We are excited to announce the First American Mission Hospital Internal Medicine Update Conference, scheduled to be held during 01st-02nd April 2026 at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel in Bahrain. This event will be honored by the presence of His Excellency Lieutenant- General Doctor Shaikh Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health.
This conference is conducted by the American Mission Hospital in collaboration with Mayo Clinic and organized by Education Plus.
Conference Objectives:
1- Improved Clinical Knowledge:
Attendees will enhance their clinical knowledge and decision-making skills aligned with the 2026 evidence-based guidelines, ensuring they remain at the forefront of medical practice.
2-Strengthened Integration:
The conference aims to foster stronger integration between internal medicine and family medicine practices, promoting collaborative approaches in patient care.
3-Institutional Academic Event:
This event will establish a recurring institutional academic forum dedicated to supporting professional development and increasing visibility for participants and sponsors alike.
We sincerely look forward to the support and sponsorship of your esteemed company for this significant conference, recognizing your prominent role and your commitment to supporting major events within the Kingdom.
Best regards,
Dr. George Cheriyan
Conference President
Corporate CEO, American Mission Hospital
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
H.E.PROF. Jameela Alsalam
Dr. Jameela Al-Salman
Prof. Jameela AlSalman
Head of scientific Committee
Member of the Shura Council,
Chair of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on (STAG-AMR).
Associate Professor of Medicine- AGU. Infections Disease, Internal Medicine &
Geriatric Consultant. Certified in Infection Control.
Chairperson of Bahrain medical association for infectious disease and microbiology
Dr. Subhi Isa Akleh
Dr. Subhi Isa Akleh
Dr. Subhi is a Consultant Cardiologist and Head of the Cardiac Unit at KHAMH with over 20 years of experience. An FRCP (UK) holder, he completed advanced fellowship training in multimodality cardiac imaging in the United Kingdom. He possesses multiple international accreditations in echocardiography, MRI, and CT, following 17 years of clinical leadership at Salmaniya Medical Complex.
Dr. Ali Hasan Alaradi
Dr. Ali Hasan Alaradi
An RCSI graduate (LRCP & SI MB., Bch., BAO) and MRCPI holder, they completed clinical training at Waterford, Tallaght, and St. Columcille's Hospitals. Their expertise is further supported by an MSc in Renal Transplantation, an MBA in Health Services Management from UCD Smurfit, and a Masters of Health Sciences.
Dr. Sayed Mohammed Alsaffar
Dr. Sayed Mohammed
A Saudi Board-certified Consultant Neurologist with extensive experience in treating stroke and multiple sclerosis across Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. A graduate of Misr University, he has held key leadership roles including Residency Program Director at Salmaniya Medical Complex and Consultant at King Hamad American Mission Hospital. He is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology and a tutor at Arabian Gulf University.
Dr. Amit Panjwani
Dr. Amit Panjwani
A senior Consultant Pulmonologist with over 23 years of experience, he holds a DM from PGIMER Chandigarh and MD/DNB from AFMC Pune. He is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) with an MRCP (UK) and advanced training in Interventional Pulmonology from Italy. Widely published, he has presented scientific research at major international conferences across Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East
Dr Shamik Shah
Dr Shamik Shah
A board-certified consultant nephrologist with 22 years of experience, he heads Nephrology services at American Mission Hospital. Trained at UC San Diego, he specializes in critical care nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation. He pioneered the GCC's first automated dialysis data integration and is widely published in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Mariam Meshikhes
Dr. Mariam Meshikhes
A Consultant in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at KHAMH, she earned her MD from Arabian Gulf University and completed her Saudi Board and Fellowship in Rheumatology. Specialized in early arthritis and multidisciplinary care, she serves as a speaker and Deputy Head of the conference’s Organizing Committee.
Dr. Zuhal Ghandour
Dr. Zuhal Ghandour
A Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with 35 years of experience, she serves as Head of the Gastroenterology Division at KHAMH. An FRCP (UK) holder trained in the UK and Sweden, she previously led the Medical Department at Bahrain Defence Force Hospital. Her expertise includes advanced therapeutic endoscopy and academic leadership as a Senior Lecturer at RCSI-Bahrain.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
H.E.PROF. Jameela Alsalam
Dr. Jameela Al-Salman
Conference President Member of the Shura Council, Associate Professor of Medicine- AGU. Infections Disease, Internal Medicine & Geriatric Consultant. Certified in Infection Control. Chairperson of Bahrain medical association for infectious disease and microbiology
Dr. Abdulla Isa Yateem
Dr. Abdulla Isa Yateem
An Arabian Gulf University graduate, they completed their Internal Medicine residency at Salmaniya Medical Complex and a Gastroenterology fellowship at King Fahad Specialist Hospital. They hold triple board certifications: Saudi Board in Internal Medicine, Saudi Board in Gastroenterology, and the European Board in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH).
Dr. Mariam Meshikhes
Dr. Mariam Meshikhes
A Consultant in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at KHAMH, she earned her MD from Arabian Gulf University and completed her Saudi Board and Fellowship in Rheumatology. Specialized in early arthritis and multidisciplinary care, she serves as a speaker and Deputy Head of the conference’s Organizing Committee.
Dr. Pooja Prakash Heda
Dr. Pooja Prakash Heda
An RCSI graduate and MRCP(UK) holder, she is an Internist at KHAMH and an AHA-certified BLS/ACLS instructor. With over a decade of experience at BDF Hospital, she holds a European Specialty in Gastroenterology and is currently pursuing advanced studies in metabolic medicine and obesity. She also serves on the conference Organizing Committee.
Dr. Bernard Wen
Dr Bernard Wen
An American Board-certified Internal Medicine physician at KHAMH, he provides inpatient care and supervises residents. Formerly a hospitalist at a major U.S. tertiary center, he completed his medical degree and residency at The Ohio State University. His professional focus includes clinical reasoning, medical education, and healthcare technology, and he serves on the conference Organizing Committee.
Dr. Razan Redha Aljabal
Dr. Razan Redha Aljabal
MISR University for Science and Technology, Egypt
Salmaniya Medical Complex, Kingdom of Bahrain
Certificates/Qualifications:
M.B.B.S
Dr. Robin George
Dr. Robin George
A Physician at KHAMH with over 15 years of experience, he specializes in Internal Medicine and Diabetology. An MBA holder in Healthcare Management and an MRCP UK PACES examiner, he is a fellow of several prestigious international colleges (FRCPI, FRCP, FACP, FICP). He is a gold medalist with extensive publications in peer-reviewed journals and a recipient of multiple professional awards.
SPEAKERS
EVENT SPEAKERS
H.E.PROF. Jameela Alsalam
Conference President Member of the Shura Council, Associate Professor of Medicine- AGU. Infections Disease, Internal Medicine & Geriatric Consultant. Certified in Infection Control. Chairperson of Bahrain medical association for infectious disease and microbiology
BIO
Dr. Abdulla Isa Yateem
Dr. Abdulla is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at King Hamad American Mission Hospital. An Arabian Gulf University graduate, he is Saudi and European Board-certified, bringing extensive specialized expertise in Internal Medicine, Hepatology, and Endoscopy to his clinical practice.
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Dr. Alaa Elmazny
Dr. Alaa, a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology and Consultant Neurologist at King Abdullah Medical City, serves as an Associate Professor at both Arabian Gulf and Cairo Universities, specializing in clinical research and academic instruction focused on multiple sclerosis, headache, and epilepsy.
BIO
Dr. Ali Albaqali
Dr. Ali is a U.S.-trained Consultant Gastroenterologist at Alkindi Specialized Hospital, holding dual fellowships in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. He specializes in complex IBD, liver disease, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy, while actively contributing to medical education and public health.
BIO
Dr. Amit Panjwani
Dr. Amit is a Senior Consultant Pulmonologist with over 23 years of experience, holding advanced DM and MD qualifications from PGIMER Chandigarh and AFMC Pune. Internationally credentialed with MRCP (UK) and FCCP (USA), he specializes in Critical Care and Interventional Pulmonology with advanced clinical training from Italy.
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Dr. Areej Al Ali
Dr. Areej is an epidemiologist and Head of Surveillance at Kuwait’s Ministry of Health, where she leads outbreak investigations and the national CLABSI reduction strategy. A PhD graduate of UCL, she also teaches biostatistics at Kuwait University, specializing in hospital-acquired infections and Candida auris.
BIO
Dr.Ebtihal Alyusuf
Dr. Ebtihal is a Saudi-certified Consultant Endocrinologist at Government Hospitals, specializing in diabetes technology and telemedicine. An award-winning researcher with over 20 publications, she bridges cutting-edge metabolic research with personalized clinical care.
BIO
Dr.Ghada ali al janobi
Dr. Ghada is Consultant Rheumatology at johns Hopkins Aramco healthcare
She is a Saudi board internal medicine
Arab board internal medicine
Saudi Rheumatology fellowship
Clinical fellowship in Rheumatoid Arthritis, University of Toronto Canada
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Dr. Majeed Haider
Dr. Majeed is a Consultant Rheumatologist and Internist with 14 years of experience specializing in inflammatory arthritis, lupus, and ultrasound diagnostics. Currently serving at Salmaniya Medical Complex and Arabian Gulf University, he holds an International Rheumatology Fellowship from premier Irish institutions, including St. Vincent’s University Hospital.
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Dr. Mariam Abdulwahed Meshikhes
Dr. Mariam is a Saudi Board-certified Consultant in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at Gulf American Hospital, Bahrain. Trained in Qatif and Riyadh, she brings advanced clinical expertise from premier regional fellowships.
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Dr. Muna Al Maslamani
Dr. Muna is the Medical Director of the Communicable Disease Center and a Senior Consultant in Transplant Infectious Diseases at Hamad Medical Corporation. As Chairperson of the Medical Research Committee, she leverages her expertise in healthcare management and clinical leadership to advance medical research in Qatar.
BIO
Dr. Muthana Al Sahlawi
Dr. Muthana is a Consultant Nephrologist and Vice-Dean of Postgraduate Studies at King Faisal University. Following specialized training in Adult Nephrology and Home Dialysis at the University of Toronto, he now focuses his research and practice on improving chronic kidney disease outcomes.
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Dr. Rami Salih Gabani
Dr. Rami is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Fellow of the ACC and ESC. Following advanced fellowship training in Barcelona, he specializes in acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, and percutaneous interventions, combining international expertise with a foundation from Salmaniya Medical Complex.
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Dr. Sameer Alarrayed
Dr. Sameer is the Head of the Nephrology Department and a Consultant Physician at IFRN (INH). He also serves as an Associate Professor at the Arabian Gulf University’s College of Medicine, balancing clinical leadership with academic excellence.
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Dr. Samir Hassan Naik
Dr. Samir is a Consultant Pulmonologist and Head of Department at King’s College Hospital London, Dubai. UK-trained with over a decade of experience, he specializes in asthma, sleep medicine, and interventional pulmonology, having previously led departmental and advisory services in the UK.
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Dr. Shaker Alsadadi
Dr. Shaker is American board of internal Medicine
American board of medical Hematology
American board of medical Oncology
BIO
Dr. Subhi Isa Akleh
Dr. Akleh is a Consultant Cardiologist and Head of the Cardiac Unit at King Hamad American Mission Hospital with over 20 years of experience. Following a long tenure at Salmaniya Medical Complex and advanced fellowship training in the UK, he specializes in multimodality cardiac imaging, including advanced echo, MRI, and CT diagnostics.
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Dr.Yazan Musayaeb
Dr. Yazan is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist with 15 years of experience, specializing in advanced diagnostics and complex coronary management. Switzerland-trained and skilled in percutaneous interventions and intracoronary imaging, he is dedicated to collaborative, patient-centered care.
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