Employment History:

• Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellow – Sidra Research and Medical Center, Doha, Qatar 12/2022 - 12/2024.

• Neurosurgery Hospitalist – Sidra Research and Medical Center, Doha, Qatar 03/2020 –11/2022

• Assistant Consultant Neurosurgeon – King Fahd Specialist Hospital Dammam, KSA 7/2018-03/2020.

• Neurosurgery Resident – Royal Medical Services - Amman, Jordan 7/2012 – 7/2017.

• Neurosurgery Trainee – King Hussein Cancer Center – Amman, Jordan 13/3/2016 – 13/7/2016.

• General Surgery Resident Althawra Hospital – Yemen 10/2009-10/2011.

• Internship-House Officer (Althawra, Kuwait and Sabeen Hospitals - Yemen) 3/5/2008-30/4/2009.

 

Educational Qualification:  

• Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship, Sidra Medicine, Qatar, 2024

• Diploma of Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons of England - FRCS(Eng) – 11th April 2024

• Joint Surgical Colleges Fellowship Examination (JSCFE) Neurosurgery – 24th January 2024

• Fellow of the European Board of Neurological Surgery (FEBNS) – 3rd March 2022

• Arab Board of Neurosurgery (ABNS) May 2018

• Jordanian Board of Neurosurgery (JBNS) September 2017

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery (MBBS), Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sana'a University, 2009.  

 

Skills:  

• Clinical:

  • Proficient in microscopic, endoscopic, and minimally invasive procedures.

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery: Competent in dealing with pediatric brain and spine tumours, cranial and spinal congenital abnormalities, pediatric brain and spine tumors, and epilepsy surgery.

  • Neuro-oncology: Expertise in the surgical management of brain and spinal tumors.

  • Spinal Surgery: Comprehensive experience in spinal decompression, fusion, and trauma management.

• Academic and Research:

  • Clinical Research: Extensive experience in conducting and publishing clinical and community research.

  • Grant Writing: Knowledge in writing and securing funding from national and international organizations for research studies and community-based activities.

  • Teaching and Mentorship: Continuous participation and involvement in educating and mentoring medical students, residents, and nurses in medicine and neurosurgery.

  • Conference Presentations: Regular presenter at national and international neurosurgical conferences and symposia.

  • Peer Review: Actively involved in peer-reviewing articles for neurosurgical journals.

• Technical:

  • Neuro-navigation and Intraoperative systems: Proficient in using intraoperative navigation systems, Ultrasound, MRI and CT to enhance surgical planning and precision.

  • Medical Software: Experienced with different operating interfaces, electronic medical records (EMR) systems and radiological imaging and rendering applications.

  • Data Analysis: Adept at using statistical software for analyzing clinical research data.

• Interpersonal and Leadership:

  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Capable of leading and working in teams, able to collaborate with colleagues across various medical specialties with experience in participation and managing multidisciplinary meetings and departmental discussions.

  • Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to work and make decisions in high-pressure situations.

  • Patient Communication: Ability to articulate and explain complex medical conditions and treatment plans to the patients and their families.

  • Professional Development: Commitment to staying up to date with the latest advances in neurosurgery. Interested in self-development and non-medical scientific knowledge.

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Conferences:

• Paediatric Neuroscience Conference, 24-26 October 2024, Doha, Qatar

• Surgical Annual Research Day (SARD), Sidra Medicine, 22 February 2024, Doha, Qatar

• Pediatric Neuroscience Conference 16- 18 November 2023, Doha, Qatar

• EANS 2023 Annual Congress: Neurosurgery and Technology at the service of Humanity, Barcelona, Spain 24-28 September 2023

• eEANS 2021 Annual Congress: Neurosurgery in Translation, Germany, 03/10/2021-07/10/2021

• Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida Meeting (SRHSB), 2022

• The First Saudi Neuro-Emergency Symposium22-23 November 2019, Khobar, KSA

• 3rd Saudi Spine Society Conference, 17-18 November 2019, Dammam, KSA

• 13th Saudi Neurosurgery Society Conference, 25-27 March 2019, Dammam, KSA

• 4th Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society Conference, 21-23 February 2019, Khobar, KSA

• KFSHD Neuroscience Research Day, 31 January 2019, Dammam, KSA

• Saudi Spine Society Complications Symposium, 12 January 2019, Dammam - KSA

• ICCN – International Conference on Complications in Neurosurgery, 3-5 March 2017, Mumbai - India

• 5th International MASSIN Congress – Regional Conference of the Jordanian Society of Neurological Surgeons, November 2015 – Dead Sea, Jordan

• Salzburg Global Seminar - Youth, Economics & Violence: Implications for Future Conflict (26 April – 1 May 2015), Salzburg – Austria.

• 7th Royal Medical Services International Conference and 4th ICMM Pan Arab Regional Working Group Congress on Military Medicine 4-7 Nov 2014 - Dead Sea, Jordan 

• The Regional Conference of the Jordanian Society of Neurological Surgeons 7-9 November 2013 Amman - Jordan

• Fourth Yemeni Italian Medical conference, Sana’a, 10-13/5/2009.  

• Seventh Gulf States and First Yemeni conference on Neurological diseases, Sana’a, 3-5/5/2009.  

• The First Yemeni Neurosurgery conference, Sana’a, 11-13/10/2008.  

• The Third Yemeni-Saudi conference on Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Sana'a, 29/4-1/5/2008.  

• The 19th Scientific conference for graduation research, Faculty of Medicine, Sana’a University, 3-6/3/2008. 

• The Second Yemeni-Saudi conference on Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Taiz, 14-16/11/2006  

• First Yemeni-Saudi conference of Allergology and Clinical Virology, Sana’a, 25-26/5/2005.  

• Youth development conference, Sana'a, August 2004.  

• The Science Conference, Sana’a 11-13/10/2001.  

• The first national symposium on the status and the future of science and scientific research in the Republic of Yemen, 6-9/4/1996.  

• Rift sedimentation and tectonics in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, 23-30/10/1995.  

  

Training Workshops:  

• Neurosurgery Review Course, 6-10 March 2017, Doha - Qatar

• Copenhagen Skull Base Dissection Course, 21-23 September 2016

• MIDAS Rex Workshop 11 January 2014, Jordan

• Neurosurgical Basic Sciences Workshop. March 2013 - Antalya, Turkey 

• Regional Workshop: Promoting a Free Society, May 27–31, 2008, Ankara, Turkey.  

• The National symposium on the role of youth leaders in implementing Al-Rebat commitments on dialogue between cultures and civilizations. Sana'a, 21-23/5/2006.  

• The first regional youth training workshop in human rights, 26-31 August 2006.  

• Scouts training workshop – Sana'a University, 7-11 March 2005.  

• Health education through English conversation course, January 2005.  

• Organizational qualification for student leaders, Sana’a University November 2004.  

• Training workshop for student leaders in Sana'a University 23-17/10/2004.  

• First basic course in emergency medicine, September 2002.  

 

Studies and research:  

• Drainage, irrigation, and fibrinolytic therapy (DRIFT) versus neuro-endoscopic ventricular lavage (NEL) for post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation in premature infants. In process, Sidra Medicine, Qatar.

• Minimally invasive surgical approach for sagittal craniosynostosis: orthotic helmet duration, shape improvement, and parents’ satisfaction. In process, Sidra Medicine, Qatar.

• Central Neurocytoma: (Retrospective Study of 33 Cases Operated in KHMC and KHCC 2004-2018), DOI: 10.5455/aim.2020.28.120-125.

• Isolated Intracranial Rosai-Dorfman Disease Mimicking a Meningioma, case study, DOI: 10.19080/oajnn.2017.05.555656.

• Isolated Spinal Rosai-Dorfman Disease: Challenge of Management, case study, DOI: 10.19080/OAJNN.2017.03.555607

• Morphometric Analysis of Thoracic Pedicles in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, retrospective analysis of 75 cases from March 2014 to October 2018. 3rd Annual Neurosciences Research Day, January 2019, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, KSA.

• The Economic and Social Reality of Arab Youth (2012), Sana’a, Yemen.

• Reduction of Youth Urban Poverty (2010), Sana’a, Yemen. 

• Graduation Research: Renal Failure: Incidence and presenting complaint (descriptive study of the incidence, presenting complaint and demographic distribution of renal failure patients in the renal center, Al-Thawra hospital, Sana’a, from November 2006 to November 2007).  

• Yemeni Youth and Politics, 2006, Sana’a, Yemen. 

• Family Medicine Research: Field study of the economical, living, educational and health status of the families in Madhbah Neighborhood, Sana’a, 12-30/11/2005.  

 

Activities:  

• Faculty - Pediatric Neuroscience Conference 16- 18 November 2023, Doha, Qatar

• Organizer - Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida Meeting (SRHSB), 2022

• Organizer - Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida eMeeting (SRHSB), 2021

• Member of the organizing committee of the 5th MASSIN Conference 2015 Dead Sea - Jordan.

• Vice-President Yemeni Youth Development Center 2008-2015

• Assistant Coordinator - Yemeni Youth for Development Project (2012) 

• Assistant Coordinator - Youth and the fight against corruption project (2013) 

• 2006 Media Officer, Yemeni Youth Development Centre.  

• 2003-2004 Vice-president, Medical Society, Faculty of Medicine.  

• 2002-2003 Secretary general, Faculty of Medicine Scouts division.  

• 2001-2003 Science supervisor, Medical society, Sana'a University.  

• WHO Independent Reviewer of the polio vaccination program in Sana’a Governorate (Arhab, Hamdan, BaniDhabian and Al-Haymah) 20-23/5/2009.  

• WHO Independent Reviewer of the polio vaccination program in Sana’a Governorate (Al-Hesn, Gehanah, Khawlan and BaniHushaish) 20-23/11/2008.  

• Member of the organizing committee for the third Yemeni-Saudi conference on Allergology and Clinical Immunology (cooperation between King Abdulaziz University and Sana’a University), Sana’a 29/4-1/5/2008.  

• Member of the organizing committee for the graduation research conference of the 19th Batch of the medical department, Sana’a University 3-6/3/2008.  

• Member of the organizing committee of the first regional youth training workshop in human rights, 26-31 August 2006.  

• Member of the organizing committee for the Second Yemeni-Saudi conference on Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Taiz, 14-16/11/2006  

• Supervisor of the 1st basic training workshop on first aid, medical society, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sana’a University, 30/7-11/8/2005.  

• Member of the secretary committee for the First Yemeni-Saudi conference on Allergology and Clinical Immunology (cooperation between King Abdulaziz university and Sana’a university), Sana’a 25-26/5/2005.  

• Media officer of the second medical university delegation to Aden University 16-19/4/2005.  

• Member of the secretary committee for the Science Conference, Sana’a 11-13/10/2001.  

• Member of the Medical society, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Sana’a University 5/11/2002 -30/4/2008.  

 

Language:

• Arabic – Mother tongue  

• English – Excellent, IELTS score 8.5

• German and French – Level 3