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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, Kingdome of Bahrain

AGU President Message

The Arabian Gulf University upholds a proud tradition of bringing together brilliant minds to tackle present-day challenges and shape the future collectively. We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to the 3rd Arabian Gulf University Internal Medicine Conference (AIM-2024). Save the dates of May 9-11, 2024, as we convene at the prestigious Crown Plaza Hotel in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Under the captivating theme of “New Horizons in Internal Medicine,” this conference serves as a global platform for experts, researchers, and innovators worldwide to convene. It presents a unique opportunity to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in the dynamic field of internal medicine. Distinguished speakers from Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and the Gulf region will grace the event, enriching the discourse with their invaluable insights.

AIM-2024 presents a meticulously curated program that caters to a diverse range of interests. It offers numerous opportunities for engagement, networking, and learning. Participants can immerse themselves in cutting-edge presentations, participate in thought-provoking panel discussions, and interact with esteemed leaders in the field. The conference comprehensively addresses various aspects of internal medicine, including early diagnosis, innovative technologies, and groundbreaking treatments. It fosters a multidisciplinary approach to knowledge exchange and welcomes professionals specializing in cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, nephrology, endocrinology, respiratory medicine, rheumatology, and infectious diseases.

Physicians, general practitioners, interns, pharmacists, nurses, students, and healthcare professionals interested in internal medicine are warmly invited to join us at AIM-2024. This conference provides an exceptional platform to stay updated on the latest advances in the field, ensuring that attendees remain at the forefront of medical knowledge and practice.

Your presence at this stimulating, educational, and professionally enriching event in the captivating Kingdom of Bahrain is eagerly anticipated. Together, let us embark on a journey of discovery, collaboration, and innovation.

Dr. Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid
President of the Arabian Gulf University

Welcome Message

Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 3rd Arabian Gulf University Internal Medicine Conference (AIM-2024) it will be held on May 9-11, 2024 at the Gulf Convention Center – Gulf Hotel Kingdom of Bahrain The conference Theme is: New Horizons in Internal Medicine
This conference is a unique international platform that’s a confluence of all stakeholders of Internists, Academia, Researchers, and Innovators – coming together to encourage the exchange of knowledge, experience, and best practices in the arena of internal medicine. The speakers are world-class scientists, renowned teaching faculty, and thought leaders coming from the USA, Europe, the Middle East and Gulf The event will give you the opportunity to meet with international experts to discuss your challenging cases at these sessions.

As the premier events, we have developed a high-quality scientific program with your interests in mind. We have not only increased the number of opportunities for you to network with colleagues from across the region but also introduced more focused sessions that will feature cutting-edge presentations, special panel discussions, and livelier interaction with leaders and experts.

Over three days, the highly scientific conference will cover the most updated aspects of multiple internal medicine subspecialties. The most prominent regional scientists and speakers will gather over three days to share and discuss the profound advances and updates in various aspects of internal medicine. Whether
to review certain updates or to get the CME hours, this gathering would be the target. Moreover, it would be the ideal event to share knowledge, build new connections, and present your updated research work. Your participation will add to the scientific value of the program.

The conference will aim to deal with all aspects related to early diagnosis, including innovative technologies and treatments, and will bring together professionals from the fields of Hypertension, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Rheumatology, Infectious Diseases, and
more.

The conference will offer a superb opportunity for Physicians, General Practitioners, Interns, Pharmacists,Nurses, Students, and other healthcare professionals interested in medicine to be updated on the latest cutting-edge advances in Internal Medicine.
You are invited and encouraged to contribute to the program by submitting abstracts for poster presentation, and we look forward to your active involvement.

We hope that you will join us for what promises to be a stimulating professional and educational event, and we look forward to welcoming you to Bahrain.
Yours sincerely,
Prof. Amgad El-Agroudy
Conference Chairperson

CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSONS

Prof. Amgad El-Agroudy

CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSON

Dr. Mohamed Alsenbesy

Conference CO-Chairperson

dr. Adla Bakri Hassan

CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL

prof. Taysir Garadah

Chair of Organizing Committee

Dr. Hussain Taha

CO-Chair of ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dr. Mona Arekat

Chair of SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Dr. Alaa Elmazny

CO-Chair of SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Dr. Mona Arekat

Chair of SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Dr. Alaa Elmazny

CO-Chair of SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

dr. Adla Bakri Hassan

Dr. Ahmed Al Saegh

Dr. Alsaeed Alsaeed

Dr. Haitham Amin

Dr. Hend Al Jenaidi

Dr. Jawad Khamis

Dr. Khadija Alassas

Dr. Lamees Al Ayoobi

Dr. Mohamed Makhlooq

Dr. Rawan Al Agha

Dr. Safaa Al Khawaja

Dr. Salil Gupta

Dr. Tharwat Wagdy

Dr. Walid Assar

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

prof. Taysir Garadah

Chair of Organizing Committee

Dr. Hussain Taha

CO-Chair of ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dr. Aysha AlZaman

Dr. Faisal Osman Abubaker

Dr. Fatima Abdulla

Dr. Fawaz Bardooli

Dr. Hasan Farookh

Dr. Hussain Redha

Dr. Jameela Al-Salman

Dr. Khaled Bin Thani

DR. Mohamed Alsenbesy

Dr. Sahar Ahmed Saad

Dr. Seham Ali Saif

Dr. Thuraya Zaid

Dr. Zahra Mohamed Jaffar

SPEAKERS

Dr. Abdullatif Al-Arfaj

Dr. Adel Khalifa

Dr. Ali Al Aradi

Dr. Ali Albaqlai

Dr. Ameera Al Oraibi

Dr. Aysha Ahmed

Dr. Aysha AlZaman

Prof. Dalal Alromaihi

Dr. Diaa Hakim

Dr. Ebaa Ozairi

Dr. Eslam Shosha

Dr. Fatema Malallah

Dr. Fatima Abdulla

Dr. Fawaz Bardooli

Prof. Gamal El Din Saadi

Gen. Dr. Haitham Amin

Dr. Hani Sabbour

Dr. Hend Al Jenaidi

Dr. Huzaifa Adamali

Dr. Ingrid Lundberg

Dr. Jameela Al-Salman

Dr. Jawad Khamis

Dr. Khalid Bin Thani

Dr. Ziryab Taha

Prof. Mohamad Hassanein

Dr. Mohamed Makhlooq

Dr. Muneer Mahdi

Dr. Nahed Kamal Seddiq

Dr. Naji Alamuddin

Prof. Najib Kissani

Dr. Nermin Saeed

Dr. Safaa Alkhawaja

Dr. Shereen Al Shaikh

Dr. Thamer Alessa

Dr. Tharwat Wagdy

Dr. Thuraya Zaid

Dr. Yaser Al Malik

Dr. Zahra Mohamed Jaffar

WORKSHOP SPEAKERS

HALL A | Skills of ECG for Internists

prof. Taysir Garadah

Chair of Organizing Committee

Dr. Syed Raza

HALL B | RADIOLOGY FOR INTERNIST

Dr. Nawal Ebrahim Alhamar

Dr. Maryam Ahmed AlKhaja

Dr. Rola Husain

HALL C | NUTRITION SKILLS IN MEDICAL DISEASES

Dr. Aseel AlSaleh

Dr. Saniya Al Salehi

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

• To facilitate opportunities for networking, collaboration, and exchange of ideas with internationally renowned leaders in Internal medicine research.
• To identify research and practice-based innovations in optimizing Internal medicine research and development.
• To debate gaps and priorities for sustainable development in optimizing Internal medicine research and development.
• To discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities in the new era of optimizing Internal medicine research and development reforms.
• To identify opportunities for evidence-based practice in optimizing Internal medicine research and development.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?

• Healthcare professionals
• General medicine physicians
• Cardiologists
• Hematologists and oncologists
• Nephrologists
• Endocrinologists
• Rheumatologists
• Intensive care doctors
• Geriatrics physicians
• Pulmonologists
• Gastroenterologists and hepatologists
• Residents & Fellows
• Family Medicine
• General practitioners
• Medical Students
• Nurses

AT THE END OF THIS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM,

PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Review the latest evidence and best practices for the management and treatment of different health problems in medicine to achieve excellence in medical care
• Describe fundamentals of quality improvement strategies for primary and acute medical care
• Evaluate and diagnose a selected group of common medical problems using the most updated evidence- based tools and apply it appropriately to fit regional special needs.
• Review practical real-life cases and pitfalls in various medical sub-specialties.
• Examine solutions to real-world clinical problems through case-based learning sessions
• Provide insight into patient needs and experiences and improve clinical practice
• Apply new knowledge in the diagnostic and therapeutic modalities presented in selected topics
• Formulate an appropriate approach that is suitable for local experiences in some of the controversial issues in medical sub-specialties.
• Meet global experts in Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Pulmonology, Infection Diseases, Cardiology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, ICU, Rheumatology and Geriatric Medicine.

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EVENT REGISTRATION

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Category Registration On spot 9 May 2024
Physician
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90 BHD
Nurses & Allied Medical
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70 BHD
Students
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Skills of ECG for Internists

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Radiology for Internist

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Nutrition skills in medical diseases

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About Bahrain TOURISM AND VISA

Entry visa for GCC nationals TOURISM AND VISA

The requirements for an entry visa to Bahrain differ from nationality to nationality so it is recommended to double check the requirements prior to travelling. Currently, every nationality wishing to enter the Kingdom of Bahrain requires an entry visa. The exceptions to this rule are nationals of countries members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), and residents of GCC countries who have been living in that country for more than 6 months and have valid return visa to their country of residency.

Nationals of the European Union, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea can receive an entry visa upon arrival at the airport in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

All entry visas are issued for a fee, including a new visa or visa extensions (in cases where visa extensions are allowed).

Other nationalities

All other nationalities have to obtain pre-issued entry visa prior to travelling to Bahrain, either through the Bahraini Embassies in their respective countries or a Bahraini sponsor or travel agency or local hotel.

For visitors, there are two types of tourist visa: Visit visa and Transit visa, and they are both issued based on the required duration of stay. Visit visas are issued for individuals invited by companies in Bahrain and valid for two months from the entry date, with the possibility to extend one additional month. Transit visas are issued following a formal request from certified companies such as hotels or commercial institutions. Transit visas are valid for 14 days and are renewed on a case-by-case basis.

For more information on eVisa application, please visit www.evisa.gov.bh and fill in the required information: nationality, purpose of the visit and current address.

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Sheikh Isa bin Ali House

Beit Al Quran

Al Khamis Mosque

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The Avenues

Prof. Amgad El-Agroudy

Bio

Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt, in 1984. In 1997, he received a Medical Doctorate in Internal Medicine in Egypt. He has achieved several fellowships, including a Fellowship from the American College of Physicians (FACP) in 2012, a Fellowship from the American Society of Nephrology (FASN) in 2012, and a Fellowship from the American Society of Transplantation (FAST) in 2018. He is currently a Professor of the Internal Medicine Department at the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University (AGU), and a Consultant Nephrologist at King Abdulla University Medical City (KAMC) in Bahrain. He is also a Professor of Nephrology at the Urology & Nephrology Center, University of Mansoura, Egypt. He has published over 88 articles in peer-reviewed indexed journals and delivered over 100 presentations and lectures at various local and international conferences. He serves as an Editorial board member in 4 clinical journals and a reviewer in 6 academic medical journals.

DR. Mohamed Alsenbesy

Bio

Currently, I’m working as Associate prof & Chairman of internal medicine at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), Bahrain. I was working as an Assistant Prof. & Head of Internal Medicine at Qena Faculty of Medicine- South Valley University (SVU), Egypt and I got my full professor title 2 years ago. My subspecialties and main interest are gastrointestinal Endoscopy & Hepatology reflected through my work in the intervention Endoscopy (upper & lower endoscopy, band ligation, polypectomy , APC and gastric balloon).  I led the Fibro scan unit in South Valley University (SVU), Egypt with special research interest in NAFLD and prediction of esophageal varices. I have great interest to strategic planning and internationalization of higher education.  In this frame, I have coordinated the academic partnership of  SVU with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with the title  ”DAAD Research Ambassador”. I have great interest for international conferences and presentation with over 100 participations

dr. Adla Bakri Hassan

Bio

Dr Adla Bakri Hassan, an Associate Professor, Internal Medicine Dept. at Arabian Gulf University and Consultant Rheumatologist at King Abdulla Medical City, Manama, Bahrain. Dr Adla graduated from Gezira University, Wad Medani, Sudan. She did her first 4 years training in Sudan, then did her postgraduate studies in Medicine and Rheumatology at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, and Hope Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom. Dr Adla also obtained her PgDip in MSK ultrasound from UCAM university, Murcia, Spain. She has experience over 25 years dealing with rheumatic patients in Sudan, Sweden, UK, and Bahrain. She has over 40 publications in peer reviewed journals, and she is a reviewer for several peer reviewed Journals.

Prof. Taysir Garadah

Bio

Full-time professor of cardiology and internal medicine in medical department in Arabian gulf university. He works as part time in the university medical Centre in Arabian gulf university.

Was working as part time consultant cardiologist in king Hamad university hospital.

Had access to interventional cardiology in Bahrain specialist hospital for coronary angiography and angioplasty.

Had the fellow ship of cardiology and medicine from the Royal college of medicine of Ireland.

 had MD and Master degree of interventional cardiology from Trinity College in Dublin- Ireland.

His main interest is the CT angiography and development of medical simulation

Had 44 medical publications in indexed international Journal mainly in the field of cardiac care ,echo – pulsed Doppler study in  patients with sickle cell disease and thalassemia in Bahrain .

 He is the founder of the medical simulation program in Arabian gulf university since 2017.

Dr. Hussain Taha

Bio

Graduated from Kasturba medical college in India with first class grade.
Training residency program in internal medicine Salmanyia Medical Complex,
Bahrain.
Arab board certificate in internal medicine
Clinical fellowship in adult endocrinology -King AbdulAziz Medical City- Riyadh/
KSA
Saudi Specialty Certificate in Endocrinology and Metabolism (SSC-Med (Endo)
Consultant endocrinology -Salmanyia medical Centre-Bahrain
Head of endocrine unit at Salmanyia Medical Complex -Bahrain
Initiated adult type insulin pump program at Salmanyia Medical Complex.
Assistant professor -Arabian Gulf university-Bahrain
Published several papers in the field of endocrinology in peer review international
journals
Lectured in the subject of endocrinology in many meetings locally

Dr. Mona Arekat

Bio

American Board certified in Internal medicine and in Endocrinology.

Consultant Endocrinologist at King Hamad University Hospital and University Medical Center

Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs, CMMS, AGU

Dr. Alaa Elmazny

Bio

Dr. Alaa Elmazny graduated with distinction, earning her MBBCh degree in Medicine
and Surgery from Cairo University. Continuing her academic pursuits, she went on
to achieve a Master’s degree in Neuropsychiatry in 2011 and a Ph.D. in Neurology in
2015.
Dr. Elmazny’s expertise has been acknowledged with the prestigious Fellowship
of the European Board of Neurology, awarded to her in 2022. She served as a
principal investigator in research projects focused on multiple sclerosis, headache
and epilepsy and has also served as a peer reviewer for various indexed journals.
Currently, Dr. Elmazny serves as a consultant neurologist at King Abdullah Medical
City in Bahrain, holds the position of an assistant professor of internal medicine at
the Arabian Gulf University, and is also an associate professor of neurology at Cairo
University.

Dr. Ahmed Al Saegh

Bio

Dr.Ahmed Alsaegh, MD, MRCP(UK), ABSC(Int. Med.) is the esteemed head of
the Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy Division at SMC. With over
20 years of experience, he is a highly accomplished and dedicated consultant
gastroenterologist. Dr. Ahmed obtained his medical degree from Charles University
School of Medicine and further specialized in Neurogastroenterology and Advanced
Endoscopy through a fellowship in Singapore. His expertise lies in the diagnosis
and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, with a particular focus on advanced
endoscopy techniques and personalized treatment approaches. Dr. Ahmed is
renowned for his compassionate patient care, active involvement in research, and
unwavering commitment to medical education. He holds board certifications in
internal medicine and gastroenterology and is a respected member of professional
organizations such as the American Gastroenterological Association.

Dr. Alsaeed Alsaeed

Bio

Dr. Al Saeed graduated from Al-Azhar Medical School in Cairo, Egypt in 1983. He
then started his fellowship at the Thoraxcenter, Erasmus University, Rotterdam
The Netherlands from 1990 to 1994. He published and presented several studies
in international literature and cardiology congresses on stress echo and Doppler in
assessment of coronary disease and intervention. In 1994, he received his doctorate
degree in cardiology from Al-Azhar University and PhD degree from Erasmus
University, Rotterdam. In 1995, he rejoined the Thoraxcenter and continued his
clinical research on 3D echo; his experience was one of the earliest international
experiences in the field. Dr. Al Saeed was the director of several courses on cardiac
ultrasound. He then rejoined the cardiology department at Al-Azhar and was
promoted to the position of professor of cardiology at Al-Azhar University in 2006.
In 1997, Dr. Al Saeed started his Cardiology practice in Bahrain and recently joined
Bahrain Defence Force, Royal Medical Services, as a full-time consultant of clinical
cardiology. He remained a speaker and moderator of many lectures, research
articles and clinical courses in clinical cardiology and echocardiography in local
and international conferences.
Dr. Haitham

Dr. Jawad Khamis

Bio

Dr. Jawad Khamis is a highly respected gastroenterologist and hepatologist in
Bahrain. He is known for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive
and liver disorders.
Dr. Khamis received his medical degree from the Semmelwise University, Budapest
Hungary. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at the Salmaniya
Medical Complex. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Hepatology.
Fellow member of the Royal Collage of Medicine London (UK) and member of
several gastroenterology and hepatology associations.
Dr. Khamis has been practicing gastroenterology in Bahrain for over 20 years. One
of the founders of Bahrain’s liver transplant program. He has many research and
publications in world reputable journals.
He is also a clinical associate professor of medicine at the Arabian Gulf University.

Dr. Khadija Alassas

Bio

Consultant Cardiologist- Mohamed Bin Khalifa Cardiac Center
Assistant Professor- Arabian Gulf University

Dr. Mohamed Makhlooq

Bio

Dr. Mohamed Makhlooq was born and raised in kingdom of Bahrain, where his
passion for medicine and helping others first took root. After completing his
secondary education with outstanding academic achievements, Dr. Mohamed
Makhlooq gained admission to Charles University in Czech Republic. He embarked
on his medical journey, obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
(MBBS) degree with honors.
Following his graduation, Dr. Makhlooq embarked on an extensive period of medical
training to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become a consultant doctor.
He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Salmaniya Medical Complex
where he received the membership of the royal colleges of physicians (UK) Diploma
(MRCP) and he also obtained the Arab Board of Health Specialization (ABHS) Arab
Board certificate in Internal Medicine.
Driven by a commitment to excellence, Dr. Makhlooq pursued further specialization
in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine during a fellowship program at Royal Medical
Services (king Hussein Medical Center) in kingdom of Jordan. This additional
training allowed him to develop a deep understanding of complex pulmonary cases
and refine his expertise in providing specialized care to patients.
Dr. Makhlooq is a senior lecturer in the Arabian Gulf University since more than 14
years. He has been actively involved in clinical research, publishing groundbreaking
studies and contributing to medical literature. His research has focused on advancing
the understanding and treatment of different respiratory diseases.
Dr. Makhlooq is a sought-after speaker and has delivered presentations at national
and international medical conferences. He has also served as a mentor to medical
students and residents, sharing his knowledge and expertise to nurture the next
generation of healthcare professionals.

Dr. Safaa Al Khawaja

Bio

Dr. Safa Al-Khawaja graduated from the medical school at king Faisal University
in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, then joined the medical department in Salmaneya
medical center since 1996.
Dr. Safa is certified with Arab Board specialization in internal medicine , then
completed her fellowship in infectious diseases in University of Sydney in westmead
Hospiatal in Australia, then rejoined the medical department as a consultant in
infectious diseases, currently she hold a position of head of infectious disease unit
in the medical department in Salmaneya medical center and chairing the infection
control committee in the governmental hospitals .
She is an assistant professor in the Arabian Gulf University and has many publication
in the infectious disease and infection control field.

Dr. Tharwat Wagdy

Bio

Prof.Dr. Tharwat Wagdy HUSSEIN Hamdy
A Professor of Hematology, AGU, Bahrain since 2019
Consultant of Hematology, HBDC, Hematology department, SMC, Bahrain since
2019
A Professor of Hematology, Military Medical Academy, Egypt since 2013
Assistant Professor of hematology & internal medicine, Pharos University of
Alexandria (PUA),Faculty of Dentistry 2010-2018
MB Ch B faculty of medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Master of internal medicine, faculty of medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt.
By thesis and two-parts exam.
Doctor degree in clinical hematology, Faculty of medicine, Alexandria, University,
Egypt.
By thesis and one-part exam.
Head of hematology departments, Alexandria Armed Forces Hospital, Egypt,
1993-2010
Head of hematology and oncology departments, Alexandria Armed Forces Hospital,
Egypt, 2000-2010
AFFILIATIONS
– Full member- The Egyptian Hematology Association
– Full member of – EHA-The European Hematology Association. – Full member of
American Hematology Association (ASH).
– Full member of WFH- World Federation Of Haemophilia.
– Fellow of Royal Marseden Hospital – London – UK.
– Fellow of Petit Salpetrier Hospital – Paris- Franc

Dr. Walid Assar

Bio

Senior Consultant Cardiologist King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain. Associated
professor of cardiology Al-Alzhar University, Cairo, Egypt. Associated professor of
cardiology AGU, Bahrain. Graduated from Al-azhar school of medicine Cairo Egypt
in 1995 with degree of excellent with honor, complete cardiology residency program
in Al-azhar university Hospitals Cairo Egypt, master degree in cardiology 2000
, fellowship of intervention cardiology cardiac center Leipzig Germany, followed
by another fellowship of peripheral intervention in the same institute for 2 years,
achieved MD cardiology and board certified from Leipzig University in Germany
and Al-Azhar University in Egypt 2007, Consultant of Cardiology and Invasive
procedure (Angioplasty) Cardiology Dept. Al-azhar Univ. Cairo, Egypt. Head of
Peripheral Vascular Intervention Unit Al-Azhar Univ. Hospitals Cairo, Egypt.

Dr. Aysha AlZaman

Bio

AlZaman is a senior Consultant medical oncologist and palliative care at Salmaniya Medical Complex, , Assistant clinical professor In Arabian Gulf University a fellow of the Royal College of Glasgow, and a Royal College of Edinburgh member of the National Health Regulatory Authority NHRA of Bahrain section of Investigation and law cases member of the Bahrain National Health Regulatory Authority NHRA; section of investigation and law cases and also is an active member in the advisory board of the

Gulf center for cancer control and prevention GCCCP.

She completed her clinical fellowship in Glasgow in

the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Center in both

medical oncology and palliative care where she was

actively involved in clinical trials and research.

She has also completed a master’s degree in cancer

molecular biology from the University of Dundee and

has significant publications in breast cancer and

safety and tolerability of chemotherapeutic drugs in

Sickle cell disease patients.

Dr. Fatima Abdulla

Bio

Certification:Arab Board In Internal Medicine, Canadian Board In Adult Neurology,
Clinical and research fellowship in Epilepsy
International Responsibilities:
Member in the Middle East Working Group Steering Committee for International
Movement Disorder Society
General Secretary in Middle East Executive Committee – part of the International
League Against Epilepsy -ILAE
Academic Activities
Clinical Tutoring for clerkship students since 2001
Organizes monthly educational activities for all neurologists/neurosurgeons in the
Kingdom of Bahrain
Organized and chaired symposiums /congresses: national, GCC and regional
congresses
Publication:
-participated in local and national research
-participated in research in the MENA region and with international organizations
like the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and International Movement
disorders.

Dr. Fawaz Bardooli

Bio

Dr. Fawaz Bardooli is an intervention cardiologist at Mohammed bin Khalifa bin
Salman Al Khalifa Cardiac Center in the kingdom of Bahrain. Dr. Bardooli is certified
cardiologist with Royal College of Medicine (UK). He has training in coronary
intervention at Bristol Heart Institute and Peripheral Intervention in Maria Cecilia
Hospital in Italy. His interest beside coronary intervention is endovascular treatment.
This includes carotid intervention, peripheral arterial disease therapy and aortic
endovascular therapy. Dr. Bardooli focuses in his research in endovascular therapy
offered for peripheral and aortic disease and published article and papers about
abdominal aortic endoprosthesis. He is a member of Royal College of Medicine UK,
British Society of Cardiology and Bahrain Medical Society.

Dr. Hussain Redha

Bio

I graduated with an MD from the Arabian Gulf University in 2007. I completed my
residency and became Arab-board certified in 2015.
I thereafter joined the respiratory department to gain further skills and experience
in that field, which I found most interesting and become more passionate about year
after year. During my training at the respiratory department, I gained experience
in a wide range of diseases, including management of airways disease, acute and
chronic respiratory failure, and respiratory infection.
In 2019, I went to the UK for fellowship training. I started my first fellowship at the
Royal Stoke University Hospital, one of the top 3 respiratory training hospitals in
the North Midlands. It was an advanced training period where I gained experience
in pleural and lung cancer services and participated in the outpatient and inpatient
diagnostic evaluation of lung and pleural cancer. This included clinical and radiologic
evaluation, participating in lung cancer clinics and MDTs as well as procedural
involvement in a busy EBUS and medical pleuroscopy unit.
In 2021, I joined the Royal Brompton hospital, where I received training as a senior
clinical fellow, working with an elite group of ILD consultants in what is London’s
and indeed the UKs largest and busiest ILD center.

Dr. Jameela Al-Salman

Bio

Associate professor in Arabian Gulf University
Senior Consultant in Infectious diseases and Consultant in geriatric medicine
Chairperson of the HIV management team
Chairperson of the national antibiotic committee in Bahrain
Head of the infection control In King Abdulla University Hospital
Chairperson of Internal medicine department in King Hamad American mission
hospital
Chairperson of infectious disease and infections control in King Hamad American
mission hospital
Positions held:
Previously Headed the infection control committee in the ministry of health for 5
years
Chairperson of the secondary care committee for the geriatric care in MOH
Dr Jameela graduated with Honor form the medical school at Arabian Gulf University.
Then she joined the Salmaniya Medical complex in 1996.
Dr Jameela went to United states and has completed her residency and fellow ship
programs in the United states where , she finished the internal medicine residency
in Eason , Hahnemann University, , Pennsylvania, USA , then she did a fellowship
in geriatric medicine in Temple University in Pennsylvania, then did a fellowship in
infectious diseases at Yale University IN New haven, Connecticut, USA.
Dr Jameela is triple American Board certifications: American Board in internal
Medicine, American Board in geriatric Medicine, American Board In Infectious
Diseases. Dr Jameela has the board in infection control and recently the American
board in medical quality.
– Awarded by His majesty the king for her achievements in improving the
clinical services and for the achievement in the antibiotic stewardship program
and received the medal of competency from his majesty in the national day of the
kingdom December 2016
– Awarded for the program of antibiotic stewardship for the best governmental
practices for 2016 by HE the prime Minister in kingdom of Bahrain in 2016
She did also a special training for one year in HIV management and hepatitis c at
Yale University. She also did a special training in infection control at Yale University.
She has many publications in the peer reviewed journals. She is involved in a wide
range of educational activities .She received several honors and awards for her
scientific contribution internationally.
She is a member in several Professional Society Membership:-, American College of
physician ,Infectious Diseases Society of America . Dr Al-Salman holds membership
of the Bahrain Medical Society and the Saudi Society of Infectious Disease and
Infection Control.

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