GD-CLINUS
Graduate Diploma of Clinical Ultrasound
The university of Melbourne, Melbourne, 2017
GC-CLINUS
Graduate Certificate of Clinical Ultrasound
The university of Melbourne, Melbourne, 2017
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, 2013
MBChB
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Incomplete - 5 years)
The University of Aden, Aden, Yemen, 2002 - 2008
Course Related Experience
Mar 2018 NSW RDN/ RDA (NSW) 2018 Refresher Conference
- Review on Adolescent Mental Health
- Women’s Health – Changes to cervical screening & LARCS
- Autism Spectrum Disorder. At GP level – looking for signs, symptoms, assessment and information required at referral. Also post diagnosis management.
- Depression, stress and anxiety in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
Feb 2018 Aviation Medicine Update
- Review of the CASA clinical case
- Effectiveness of screening of obstructive sleep apnoea
- ECG case studies
- Effect of anaesthesia on cognitive functions
- Error management
- Hypotension in an aviator
- Normalisation of deviants
Jul 2017 ACCAM (Australian Certificate of Civil Aviation Medicine)
- Introduces medical practitioners to the medical and physiological aspects of aviation and the regulatory framework for aviation in Australia.
- The course is a requirement to be able to register with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME). The role of a DAME is to examine pilots and air traffic controllers for fitness to work.
Jul 2017 CEMP advanced. RACGP, Sydney, NSW
- Understand and demonstrate advanced airway management in a critically injured adult trauma patient
- Demonstrate an effective systematic approach to the assessment of the adult trauma patient
- Demonstrate management of the adult trauma patient utilising local trauma guidelines and systems.
- Understand and demonstrate advanced airway management in a critically ill or injured paediatric patient
- Demonstrate an effective systematic approach to the assessment of the critically ill or injured paediatric patient
- Demonstrate management of the critically ill or injured paediatric patient utilising local paediatric retrieval guidelines and systems.
Jun 2017 CEMP Intermediate. RACGP, Canberra, ACT
- Demonstrate airway management skills including competent use of bag valve mask, as per Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines
- Recognise when emergency drug items may be used, as per Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines
- Apply cardiopulmonary assessment and resuscitation skills, including defibrillation, as per Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines
- Outline the importance of effective decision making skills in an emergency situation including team management and delegation of tasks
- Identify potential neck injury and use a stiff collar to stabilise a patient's neck
May 2017 Dealing with anxiety disorders. Black dog institute - Brisbane, QLD
- Distinguish between normal anxiety and clinically significant anxiety disorders.
- Identify common avoidance and safety behaviours and the central role they play in anxiety disorders.
- Employ behavioural techniques such as relaxation, mindfulness meditation and graded exposure to assist patients with anxiety disorders.
- Challenge unhelpful cognitions and metacognitions commonly associated with anxiety disorders.
- Appraise the role of medications in the management of anxiety disorders
Feb - Jun 2017 Graduate Diploma of ultrasound – University of Melbourne
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound 50 points
- Subject 1: MEDI90056 Advanced Anatomy and Doppler Analysis
- Subject 2: MEDI90057 Advanced Valve and Aortic Pathology
- Subject 3: MEDI90058 Applications of Echocardiography
- Subject 4: MEDI90059 Advanced Echocardiography Interpretation
Jan 2017 First Iraqi Respiratory disease summit – Baghdad, Iraq
- An update in management of respiratory disease
Jul - Dec 2016 Graduate certificate of ultrasound – University of Melbourne
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound 50 points
- Subject 1: MEDI90049 Principles of ultrasound and HARTscan
- Subject 2: MEDI90054 Ultrasound guided procedures
- Subject 3: MEDI90050 Doppler echocardiography
- Subject 4: MEDI90051 Ventricular function
Nov 2016 UroGP 2016
- A full day forum exploring complex urology health issues relevant to completion of General Practitioners qualification
Nov 2016 Bedside Emergency Ultrasound in General Practice, Adelaide, SA.
- Refreshment course covering the following modules:
- Setting up and using an ultrasound machine
- Probe technique: Hands on training visualising the gallbladder, aorta, kidney and IVC
- Aortic scan technique: Hands on training scanning aorta
- Ultrasound simulation (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm)
- Performing eFAST scan – RUQ, LUQ views and anatomy
- Performing eFAST scan – Pelvic and Subxiphoid views and anatomy
- Performing eFAST scan – Lung Views and anatomy
- Ultrasound simulation: Hands on training with simulator
Oct 2016 The General Practice Education Day, Melbourne, VIC
- One-day education covering different modules in GP
Jul - Dec 2016 Graduate certificate of ultrasound – University of Melbourne
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound
- Subject 1: MEDI90049 Principles of ultrasound and HARTscan
- Subject 2: MEDI90054 Ultrasound guided procedures
- Subject 3: MEDI90050 Doppler echocardiography
- Subject 4: MEDI90051 Ventricular function
Nov 2016 UroGP 2016
- A full day forum exploring complex urology health issues relevant to completion of General Practitioners qualification
Nov 2016 Bedside Emergency Ultrasound in General Practice, Adelaide, SA.
- Refreshment course covering the following modules:
- Setting up and using an ultrasound machine
- Probe technique: Hands on training visualising the gallbladder, aorta, kidney and IVC
- Aortic scan technique: Hands on training scanning aorta
- Ultrasound simulation (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm)
- Performing eFAST scan – RUQ, LUQ views and anatomy
- Performing eFAST scan – Pelvic and Subxiphoid views and anatomy
- Performing eFAST scan – Lung Views and anatomy
- Ultrasound simulation: Hands on training with simulator
Oct 2016 The General Practice Education Day, Melbourne, VIC
- One-day education covering different modules in GP
Oct 2016 GP 16 conference, Perth, WA
- COPD ALM increase the knowledge, confidence and skills of health practitioners in the diagnosis and management of COPD. And latest updates in COPD management
- Pharmacogenomics testing and drug metabolism A study highlighting the opportunity to improve personalised health care by considering pharmacogenomics testing.
- Community-based hepatitis B contact tracing in urban Australia: The key features of a unique community-based hepatitis B nurse-led contact tracing system in an urban primary care centre will be presented, followed by the results of a mixed-methods study evaluating the system.
- Travelling far and wide: Healthcare journeys of refugee young people in NSW, travelling far and wide: The healthcare journeys of refugee young people
- Smoking cessation among general practice patients with chronic obstruction
- General practice patients diagnosed with COPD were interviewed to explore their personal experiences surrounding smoking cessation. Most patients attempted quitting suddenly without prior planning.
- Guideline for the diagnosis and management of hypertension in adults: The National Heart Foundation of Australia (NHFA) develops clinical guidelines to guide best practice in caring for Australians with cardiovascular disease. An update of the Guide to management of hypertension
Sep 2016 ALS – Level 2: Parasol, Fyshwick, ACT
Sep 2016 ALS – Level 1: ARIMGSAS, Melbourne, VIC
Sep 2016 Introduction to Point of Care Ultrasound for Rural GPs, Melbourne, VIC
- To identify practical applications of ultrasound technology in rural general practice
- Utilized point of care ultrasound devices under the guidance of expert sonographers.
- Provide hands on experiences with specific sonographic procedures relevant to a rural setting
- The Extended Focused Assessment using Sonography for Trauma (EFAST), first trimester trans-abdominal obstetric, DVT. IV & MSK/Soft tissue.
July 2016 Advancements in respiratory health and asthma for adults and children, Sydney, NSW.
- Updates of management of asthma in children and adults
- Early diagnosis of asthma
- Latest updates of diagnosis, and management of COPD
June 2016 The Cutting Edge: Peripheral Nerve Block workshop, UWA, Perth, WA
- aims to increase breadth and depth of theoretical and practical knowledge in relation to peripheral nerve blocks, techniques and safety.
- Other outcomes include the improvement of skills required to perform a peripheral nerve block correctly and safely as well as an increased awareness of risks in performing peripheral nerve blocks and their reduction.
- Human and Cadaveric Prosection Models: Faciomaxillary and jaw blocks, Thoracic paravertebral/intercostal blocks, Femoral/Sciatic nerve blocks, Knee/ankle/foot blocks, Forearm/wrist blocks and Brachial plexus blocks.
June 2016 Diabetes Practical Masterclass 2016, Melbourne, VIC
- The management of diabetes, particularly within the primary care context.
June 2016 Systemic Autoinflammatory Diseases/Periodic Fever Syndromes, New York, USA
- Current Clinical Practice, Pragmatic Approach and New Advances
June 2016 High Risk Emergency Medicine San Francisco 2016 San Francisco, California, USA
- Management of cardiac emergencies;
- Diagnosis and resuscitation of critically injured trauma patients;
- Diagnosis and management of toxicologic and environmental emergencies
- Ultrasound-guided resuscitation;
- Adherence to best practices in emergency procedures;
- Dizziness, stroke, and patients with agitation;
- Management of pediatric fever, respiratory difficulty, neonatal resuscitation, head trauma, and procedures;
- Practices for diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
May 2016 Advanced Dementia & Palliative care Masterclass, Wellington, NZ
- Advanced care planning with dementia patients
- Last stage of life
- Living with Alzheimer’s
May 2016 Rural Emergency Skills Program, Adelaide, SA
- Refreshing 2-day course in the following modules:
- Emergencies in Pregnancy
- The Critically Ill Infant
- Procedural Sedation
- Emergency Ventilation
- Emergency Radiology
- Eye and ENT Emergencies
Mar 2016 Annual Women’s Health Update, South wharf, VIC
- Attending an annual event featuring leading experts and key opinion leaders who present the most authoritative, clinically relevant information on topics specifically requested by Australian medical practitioners and women’s health workers
Nov 2015 Seminar “PRACTICAL PROCEDURES 2015” Melbourne, VIC
- Identify the physiological features of wound healing and how they influence decisions in relation to dressings, suture technique, suture material and follow-up care
- Recognise the priorities with regard aseptic technique in suturing to ensure patient safety
- Demonstrate proficiency in commonly-used suturing including the simple interrupted suture, the buried suture and the mattress suture
- Diagnose and demonstrate treatment options for various skin lumps including lipomata, sebaceous cysts and abscesses
- Understand the theory and application of a digital block and demonstrate in practice
Nov 2015 Course “Minor surgery for general practitioner “, Melbourne, VIC
- A program to enhance the surgical skills required for minor surgical procedures most likely to be carried out by GPs in rural or remote settings where specialists are not readily available.
- Skills including Administer a range of injections (intramuscular, intracapsular)
- Administer upper and lower limb and intercostal nerve blocks,
- Carry out minor skin procedures
- Apply a range of punctures (lumbar, cricothyroid), carry out a range of vascular access procedures
- Manage minor ophthalmic presentations (eyelid cysts, corneal foreign bodies) Manage various orthopaedic-related trauma presentations.
May 2015 Course “Basic and Advance life support”, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW
- Refreshment course of ASL and BSL
May 2015 Annual Women’s Health Update, South wharf, VIC
- Attending an annual event featuring leading experts and key opinion leaders who present the most authoritative, clinically relevant information on topics specifically requested by Australian medical practitioners and women’s health workers
Apr 2015 Conference “The future of general practice 2015”
- An exceptional academic program focusing on the themes of innovation, leadership and the future of Australian healthcare
Feb 2015 Seminar “Safer opioid prescribing in general practice”, Hamilton, VIC
- An Accredited GP Training Program to prescribe Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence
Oct 2014 Workshop “Dental Emergencies “, Cobram, VIC
- Review of common oral lesions in emergency department
- Overview of dental nomenclature and classification of traumatic dental injuries (TSIs)
- Practical skills in dental local anaesthesia
- Management of dental infections and practical skills session with dental model
Aug 2014 Forum “Improving the care of people with dementia in acute hospitals” Wangaratta, Vic
- Attended a full day forum outlining caring of patients with dementia in hospitals
June 2014 Forum " Uro GP”, Melbourne, VIC
- A full day forum exploring complex urology health issues relevant to completion of the General Practitioners qualification
May 2014 Webnar " The Latest Hype about Hypertension”
- Reviewing the latest updates to international hypertension guidelines – JNC8 and ESC/ESH
- Reviewing the Australian guidelines for the management of hypertension and hearing a leading expert on hypertensio, how to optimize current treatment
May 2014 Conference “Rural Emergency Skills Program (RESP)”, Modbury, South Australia
- Participating in workshops on cardiac emergencies, advanced ECG interpretation, ultrasound in trauma (eFast), and abdominal ultrasound (AAA, gallbladder)
May 2014 Workshop “Emergency Birth”, Cobram Health District, Cobram, Victoria
- Dealing with simulated maternity emergencies
- Outlining the principles of crisis resource management
- Detailing clinical risk management principles to prevent the occurrence of maternity emergencies
May 2014 The Annual St Vincent’s Surgical Forum – St Vincent Hospital, Melbourne
- A forum showcasing advances in surgical training and simulation at St Vincent’s Hospital and across Australia
- Participated in a workshop on the following surgical skills modules: Anastomosis, Laparoscopy, total knee reconstruction and internal fixation in orthopaedics.
- Participants include surgeons of all disciplines who have achieved world class outcomes due to excellent training and support of basic and clinical research
May 2014 Open Disclosure Workshop, Cobram, VIC
- Developing skills for delivering important but difficult conversations such as informing patients and their families about adverse outcomes and performing an in depth analysis of the event
May 2014 Journal Club, Cobram District Health VIC
- Presenting a paper on the " misuse of antibiotics and related resistance", by doctors, patients and hospitals, highlighting the outcomes of misuse with recommendations to avoid the misuse of antibiotics
May 2014 Workshop “Managing Co - Morbidity in Mental Health”, Wangaratta, VIC
- Understanding the relationship between mental health problems and drug/alcohol abuse
- Developing skills for managing people with mental health problems and a co-morbidity
- Learning about resources and services available to assist with management of the patient
Apr 2014 Ground Round: Polymyalgia Rheumatics, Cobram Health District, Cobram
- Presenting a case study of PMR along with a detailed presentation of the Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Mar 2014 Arrhythmia Simulation, Wangaratta
- Successfully completing a workshop that runs through all the form of arrhythmia
- Practicing simulations with different scenarios of arrhythmia
Mar 2014 Annual Women’s Health Update, Flemington, VIC
- Attending an annual event featuring leading experts and key opinion leaders who present the most authoritative, clinically relevant information on topics specifically requested by Australian medical practitioners and women’s health workers
Mar 2014 PMCV Accreditation, Melbourne, VIC
- Attending a workshop run by PMCV designed to train doctors to:
- Visit and assess clinics and hospitals to verify their suitability for training new interns
- Conduct a comprehensive review of the supervision and training
- Evaluate the facility as an effective training site and evaluate each intern and PGY2 post
- Recommend improvements in education and training for junior doctors
Mar 2014 Seminar on MRI & CT Scans, Wodonga
- Recommendations for ordering MRI and CT scan for common patients
Feb 2014 Clinical Review - Childhood Asthma, Cobram District Health, VIC
- Presenting and reviewing a case study featuring childhood asthma, focusing on the main issues in the case study and suggesting recommendations
Feb 2014 Fracture and Dislocation Workshop, Wangaratta
- Attending a workshop outlining main presentations of fractures and dislocations in different age groups and how to manage them in emergency and in general practice settings
Nov 2013 Forum " Uro GP”
- A full day forum exploring complex urology health issues relevant to completion of General Practitioners qualification
Nov 2013 ALS Course, Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Successfully completing an ALS accredited course
Aug 2013 IMPLANON NXT® Education Program, Royal Melbourne Hospital, VIC
- Successfully completing an IMPLANON NXT® educational and a practical face-to-face training session
- Attending an update on the indications of use and related side effects
May 2013 Surgical Workshop, Royal Australian College of Surgeons, Melbourne
- Attending teaching sessions and improving surgical skills
Mar 2013 Core Elective, Hospital of Kuala Lumpur (HKL), KL, Malaysia
- Spending 4 weeks in the surgical department, attending operations, ward rounds, handovers and teaching sessions
- Contributing to a number of surgical wound closures, and performing basic procedures in ED (cannulations, simple wound suturing, catheterization and plastering)
Feb 2013 Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and Exercise, Melbourne
- Attending an update on aetiology and treatment of the most common injuries in sport
- Participating in a session about managing nutrition for athletes
Aug 2012 Volunteer, Health Services and Careers Information for Rural Youth, Katamatite
- Performing general health checks including checking blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Assisting with responding to queries
Jun 2012 Dermatology Education Session, Goulburn Valley Health, Shepparton
- Attending an update on the symptoms and diagnosis of Psoriasis and Scabies
- Understanding the management and treatment options for Psoriasis and Scabies
May 2012 Volunteer, Melbourne University Open Day, Melbourne
- Organizing a Department of Surgery open day booth and explaining anatomical modules and body parts
Apr 2012 Volunteer, Health for all, Goulburn Valley Annual Festival, Shepparton
- Performing general health checks including checking blood pressure and blood sugar levels
Jan 2012 Presentation: “Rural Health in Berrigan”, Dookie
- Providing a thorough explanation of the status of the health system in rural areas
- Specifically outlining methods of access to health care centres in such areas and the factors that impact it
Aug 2010 Presentation: “Realistic Expectation for Parenthood”, Mercy Hospital, Heidelberg
- Outlining how new parents accommodate their new roles, and advising on good parenting
- Discussing the implications and advantages of experience sharing and seeking help
Apr 2010 Procedural Skills Program, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne
- Competently practicing a number of skills including joint aspiration and injection, suturing, paediatric intravenous cannulations and arterial puncture
May 2009 Presentation: “The Predisposition of Fractures in Children” Sunshine Hospital, St Albans
- Presenting concisely the conditions that predispose children to fractures
- Highlighting how to differentiate between relative conditions and child abuse in health practice
Additional Training
- License to Perform High-Risk Work ‘08
- Security Guard & Crowd Controller License ‘09
- Certificate I in Vocational Preparation ‘12
- Digital SLR Camera Course ‘13
- Certificate in Driving Instruction ‘14
- Mobile App Design Course ‘13
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Software and hardware management and fast data entry
- Web design
Personal Skills
- Languages: Arabic (Native Language), English (Fluent)
- Driving: Full clean licence, Marines licence
- Interests: Piano, guitar, travel, cardio boxing, swimming, poetry, painting and photography